The morning call., 1890-06-15
THE RING.
Has Pugilism Seen Its PaImiest DAYS
Frisco?

Has Pugilism Seen Its Palmiest DAYS in
Frisco?
The unfortunate occurrence which happened
last week, resulting In the death Of 4 young man
who thought himself a pugiIist has cast gloom
over The clubs, and may, possibly, put stop to
all pugilistic sports. The members of the fstic
organizations are, nevertheless, very anxious TO
see the contest between Young Mitchell and La
Blanche, which will take place at the California
Club Oh the 9th Of this month. The men are
signed TO fight at 154 pounds. and, until few
days ago, the friends OF Young Mitchell were
very uneasy concerning La Blanche's where
abOuts.
Tie Marine was not foOlng his time away,
however. and while in Denver he took of sew
eral rounds OF loose flesh. He is now within ten
pounds of his fighting weight. which he says
will not at all weaken his constitution by taking
it off gradually. Quite number OF small wagers
have been made on the result at even money,
since La Branches return from the East.
SULLIVAN ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT.
John L. sullivan is very auXiously awaiting
the day of his trial In Mississippi He has de-
Glazed bis intention OF becoming an actor TO
ihwart the ends Of justice, which lie fears will
come down bit heavy on his massive shoulders.
jackson Is also anxious to Learn OF Sulliyans
Trial, and In case the latter be melted out a
severe sentence, Jackson has concluded 10 visit
bis friends In Australia
PriZe.fghtiDg In San Francisco has had unin-
terrupted sway for the past Two years, and to-
day the pugllists have become as independent
and sancy as wharf rats In the grain season.
The Bulletin OF last evening, commenting on the
invasion OF this city by priZe-iighters from all
parts OF the globe and the possibility OF prize
fighting generation springing from the present
colony of scientific hitters, remarks;
"What sort OF a community would that be
which has been educated by John l.. Sullivan
into his tastes and into the likeness of his moral
character? IL is not very difficult to imagine
the class race of people who would spring
from the champions teachings. America could
not be 'dOwned' by foreign Nation II man
the future. America may ueed, however, to lead
on The SulIyans TO victory few generals Of
culture"
VERY MUCH PERPLEXED.
Charley Gleason aud Jerry Hurley are very
much perpleXed over the present slate of affairs
pugilistic They have been signed by the Gold
en- Gale Club To fight on The 25th OF this month,
match TO go on. Chief Crowley has already
stated that he Will use all means IN his power TO
stop pugllism IN this city, as the degrading pas
time has gone 100 FAR and ND 10 lie present II
has had not the least semblance of cessation.
The Occidental Cub will give an exhibition on
the 30th OF this month and The pugilists who are
now IN training Tor the hight are not very san
guine of going through the mill without having
TO meet with some opposition from the police.
Whatever the situation may be the termination
OF The next exhibition in this city will settle one
way the other the future VI the boxing clubs
of this city.
The California Club Directors will meet to-
morrow night, when they will probably match
Ellingsworih and FitZsimmons.
Pal klllen has written TO Johnny Banks OF
New York with view TO matching him against
The Black Pearl al ST. Paul.
Peter jackson has bought a PAGER with quar-
ter-niile record of thirty-seven seconds.