Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-31


Isdon't underestimate Burke's abilities. He
has held his own with some good pugilists,
and in the heavyweight class at that. But
were be to come down to Dempsey's weight,
I fail to see how he could be in good condi-
ton. 1t is, however, surprising to me that
the Ormonde Club does not offer purse for
Burke and Toff Wall. l know that the
latter is willing to ego" Burke for purse,
probably little less than $4,000. The
truth is few weeks ago Wall and Burke
met in London and agreed to fight for
purse, should any club offer one big enough.
But the club directors may think that the
weights of the men are too uneven, and
am of the opinion that that
is the reason purse has not been
forthcoming. Burke is ever anxious Tor
money and know that be can get several
men in England to fight him for purse. 50
that don't see why he should be so anxious
to fight an American middle-weight. be-
lieve that If the Ormonde Club would offer
Il good purse or a contest between Dempsey
and Wall it would be the most interesting
contest of this generation. Each is cham
pion boxer of his own particular class In his
own particular country and it is singular
that they have never met II boxing is not
absolutely prohibited in England during
next winter 1 won't be surprised to hear OF
a match between DEMPSEY and Wall.
Certainly if ever they meet I shall expect
to see Dempsey winner. He is superior
in build to Wall, the latter being short aud
thick-set He, therefore, would be at q dis
advantage when trying to hit man of
Dempsey's reach.
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Overton aud Reader.
A few nights ago there was one OF the best
battles in London that has taken place in
that city for long time. The contest took
place at the Ormonje Club, and was be-
tween Harry Overton and Bill Reader.
Since the hattie have read in a newspaper
words to the effect that Reader cannot be
much good because he has been beaten by
Overton. This remark was made, no doubt
because the writer does not know anything
about Overton. He is one of the promising
kind, and was trained for his encounter by
Jem Carney. Like Carney. he is native
Of Birmingham. He is not only promis-
ing pugilist, but is a very good man already
and it will require very good man to de-
feat him. Had boxing been booming
in this country now, 1 think that
Overton would have been here this winter.
A very good authority told me not long ago
that Overton was the superior of anybody
his weight in England. o. course, he has
not proven this, but what my friend said
was merely an opinion. The standard Of
boxing in England at present is not very
high, but, if am rightly informed, Over
ton is an exception.
sinviu ana M,Auliffe.
Advices tell us that everything Is pro-
crossing in the Slavin- McAullffe match, and
providing the law does ndt interrupt, it is
safe to say that there will be good battle
III -, Co. fo.
least. OF course am aware that many peo-
pie deem Slavin cur. Mitchell, particularly,
has a very low estimate oil him. On the
other hand, Tom Symonds told me that ii
McAuIiffe could not hit very hard and take
considerable punishment the Australian
would win. Said Symonds: "Slavin is
always prepared to stand up and give and
take. He is not quick man, but he can
hit eery hard and stand some heavy thumps."
However, I am still induced to think that
McAuliffe will win, although he is too big
to be an ideal pugilist. But / don't look
upon Slavin as world beater. Il did l
would certainly think he would defeat Nc
AuIiffe. There is sure to be large amount
o betting on the result, as the two leading
pugilistic parties In London have become
interested in the affair. One party is back
ing the Australian and the other is backing
the American. The club offering the purse
has already made big success By it, as far
as gaining new members is concerned, but
the law may veto the proceedings.
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snlvator's Performance.
This has indeed been a remarkable year
for record breaking on the turf, and for a
time at least the climax has been reached
by Salvator's new record OF 1854 for
mile. This is a performance that a week
ago the majority of patrons thought impos-
sible. No matter how we look at the feat it
is more remarkable than that OF Ten Brock,
who went circular mile in 1897. Two or
three years ago Brit sh turf patrons thought
they had wonder in St. Simon, who, it is
stated, ran a mile in 1:39 on the turf. No
doubt St. Simon was a wonderful horse, but
1 question very much whether he could,
when at his best, and under similar condi-
tions, equal the performance of Salvador.
1t is pity that the English owners aud
trainers do not employ the time test Tor
their best horses. Ii they did we could soon
form clear idea as to the comparative
speed and stamina of English and Amer
lean race horses. PRINGLE.