The sun., 1890-11-02
GOSSIP ABOUT THE BOXERS.
THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE COR
BETT-CAMPBELL FIGHE

the world-The Real Cause of Dempsey's
Delay IN Making Match with Fitxsim.
mons-MeCarthy Ready ror Dixon.
Dave Campbell tho champion Of Oregon"
made the mistake Of his life whom he exhibited
Jim Corbett's letter Offering to box him to a
draw" or on tho level as an evidence that he was
the Californians equal as pugilist, l said
whom published the letter thatitwa ono that
should never have boon written. and say so
now: but in justice to Corbett must also say
that he is making every effort to atone for his
mistake by offering to fight Campbell any
where on his own terms He sends me through
his California manager the following explana-
tion OF how he agreed that his 60 with Camp
bell should be draw. As q bit OF the inside
history OF the ring 1t will be found extremely
interesting Here is the story:
The Corbett-Campbell draw battle has con-
nected with II little private history that Is not
generally known to the sporting W orld. and the
actual facts should make the Portland heavy
weight blush when references is made to the
contest. Corbett was engaged at the Olympic
Club in San Francisco as Instructor and wrote
Campbell asking him to fight ten rounds or
give an exhibition, fully intending to put him
out in either case. Jim had been living high
and was In debt. The holidays were approach
ing and coin was needed badly. This, IN con-
neotion with the club troubles. caused him to
quit on the impulse OF tho moment and start
for Portland. Afew hours before departing Cor
bett received despatch from Campbell saying
Do not come. won't fight Jim's mind was
fully made up TO take the trip. and he won't
On his arrival in Portland. Campbell would
only consent to spar exhibitions In variety
theatre. Jim set about in business way BY
challenging him through tho daily press. and
Campbell. being chafied on all sides, agreed to
meet Jim. providing the California Club byo
would give him tho choice Of the referee and
make 1t draw. Here was pretty proposition
to emanate from fighter Well. Corbstt
needed cash badly. and being on Campbell's
dunRhilL accepted the terms. and Nc
Donald, a chum Of the Oregon boys. was
referee. On the night OF the contest Camp
bell sent for Jim to meet him at sena-
tor Morgan's house, and once there the
trio, Campbell, Mcdonald. and Corbett, enter
cd q private room. I understand you are
going to cross me. Jim.' said the Oregon man.
and am determined to protect myself.
don't consider that ! am match for you. and
/ won't be beaten in my own town. What's
up nowr said Corbett. Well. know Of SOW
eral bets that you have made, and I don't in
tend to take any chancss.' With this he pro-
duced two contrscts one to be signed by each.
These contracts read that either party knock
ing the other out the knocker-out was to for
felt all share Of the gate receipts 1 won't
sign that said Jim. Well. then We don't
spar. declared Dave. Here was . nice situa-
tion. Over 1000 people scross the street stamp
ing and whistlinR for tho contestants. and
no show Of satisfying them unless he signed
that contract I'll tell you what l will do,
Campbell; will sign il you will promise to
siye me another match may give you an;
presenting 1t to Cam pbsli. said: It's ali your
way: hope yoI VIII IT,. Cam PSeli offered
you: Just DO she best ySa SaE and ! viii be oe
with jack Letchsr OF the Standard Theatre
that he could hit Dave anywhere at any time
DESIGNATED, the latter r to n name the time tae
9Rponsnt on the nose Sne. at E.. ste9 s;b;e9
ssssbs Rar ana Ss res ne
Mea s ana
share Of the money. The contest was q farce,
Yin as 1s his h sss eHns s"pas xsS %
Jim went 70 work at Gortiss ThsstTe II Az and for
seywafdice. Co and evea hi. best fri.nd deserted
#a1 centans q cs@e
don, poor second-rater. who would not dare
ppnehea 5es McHulIds's tscs hard and Lively
S r Gn K.n aeHsa sna S E hs Fs jim
in this CITY or Portland. ana az Of JaeL HsilI
S5sfs and WI s the
2y . or to :siiee
For nsssf whils this week it looked as though
nstion 10 visit Europe and would 20 instead to
New Orleans to meet his old opponent, Billy
HIS wSs ,,Dssss, sT Ds sbs sR s
CUB Of New oTlsaps. that he thought ack Was
ready to sign articles Of agreement with Mysr; \,
The Europesn Ens trp es Was sti
and that Instead Of MEer the man in view as
sAs @ ss @ s% SSsfniy
Rsns iaS dsss Fhfp Iss ysIy 's s.rsas
Ss psss IN VICE ;hs .eEns
y s p.s s% so s:s sSsi sS. SH SA1 1h
81 him ths most determined mob q; ohristsn;;;
aim sFRsz
No Will De aDo 70 reIue0 TO DatUo anymore,
except before first class club. bu. the chances
are that club fighting ie done for IN Great
Britain. for while at loast- This being the
ease he will either have to fight Carney as Jem
Wishes or como back hero with stigma on his
COURAGE. A year ago Eentlemsn told me that
.o Esas sR
or RI smash him where he stands " Jack has Q
good deal Of confidence In Billy Madden. but
tho willy William cant control either Carney or
his friends, and ! know McAuliffe we'll enough
TO know that he is as brave aB q lion. and that
he would face Carney even II he knew death
was to be his portion sooner than be called q
cur By him. II Mac is wise he will await the
result Of tho trial between slavin and his
pamsssks Joe before vsnturtng across the
brlny.
viii get OF with fine % for he has socepted the
offer Of theatrical manager here. and sends
word that he will sail for this country in about
p month. Perhaps he Will, and again perhaps
ee may defer the date OF departure from Merry
England's shores. When the law, and espe-
oielly English law. has Its grip on you you
can't Just always exactly tell. His managers
announce that on his arrival no will challenge
Sullivan for tl0,00O q side. and II Sullivan re-
fuses to accept he viii claim the champion
ship OF the world" Being somewhat familiar
with the modes OF savertising Of sensational
the importance OF this announcement at Its
full worth. The manager knows q well az that