The morning call., 1890-12-25
SPORTING MATTERS.
Corbett Will Deposit a Guaranty
to Meet Slayin.
Teemer the 0arsman Has Returned Home-An
International Yaeht-Race Tennis and
Other Pastimes.


International Yacht-Race Tennis and
Other Pastimes.
The announcement that Slavin had ac-
copied the terms of the California Club to
fight Corbett has created quite a stir in
sporting circles, and particularly among the
friends Of the California pugilist, who are
seemingly pleased to know that Corbett will
have all opportunity of trying his mettle
against the greatest fighter of the age, as
Sullivan is supposed to be now on the re-
tired list
Our boy Jim" was seen last evening and
when asked what he snIended to do as re-
CARDS meeting the man who lowered the
colors OF the pugilist who was formerly
called Our Boy joe" said that he hoped
the news was authoritative, because nothing
would please him more than the opportunity
of fighting Slavin under the auspices Of the
California Club in April next
IN PROOF OF HIS ASSERTIONS.
"To prove to you and the people of this
city that desire meeting with Slavin,"
said Corbett, II am now ready to post
substantial forfeit as guaranty that |
will fight the Australian at any time the
California Club may appoint, but the match
must come off in April. as previous to that
time will be engaged in business which
Il should think that this announcement
is sufficient to satisfy the minds of men who
have been circulating reports that | have no
desire to fight. Why, rendered my resig-
nation as boxing instructor Of the Olympic
Club because have made up my mind to
meet the present champion of the heavy
weight class, and l think that when | con-
sented to meet Slavin L am going up
against the best man in the world to-day, ex-
cepting Sullivan, whom think will fight no
more.
Now let US hear from Slavin and see if
lie is prepared to guarantee his appearance
in the ring by depOsiting $1,000 as GER
tainty that he will be on time when he is
called to the front; Money. talks. you know.
and l consider that II Mr.. Slavin means
business. he or his hackers will hand
over reasonable amount of money to any
the daily papers of this city, which will
prove that there will be no backing down."
TEEMER AND HIS MOVEMENTS.
John Teemer. the oarsman, who issued a
challenge recently to row Henry Peterson,
has gone East. his movements since he
left Pittsburg for this city have puzzled
his friends and relatives, who were at a
loss to know where he had gone to. On the
10th of this month, while the great
Francisco, the following dispatch from
Pittsburg appeared In the New York Sun:
John Teemer the well-known oarsman of
Mckeesport, with his wife and family, has been
no certain intelligence has been received OF hts
present whei eabOuts, though his brothers
very recently John who had realized large
sum OF money on his personal effects, had about
$4,000 ON deposit with his brothers. Making
some excuse about seeking more satisfactory
place TO put his money lie took 1t away from his
brothers and since then no one about Mckees-
port has seen ANYTHING OF him or the family.
His anxious relatives have been using the wires
IN every direction, but no clew has been dis
covered. What his object was in leaving in such
an uDceremonous manner no one can imagine.
The South End Rowing Club has elected
the following officers: President, j. McCar-
thy; Vice-P President, G. Heisner; Financial
Secretary, John Trainor; Recording Sec
rotary. ". I. Honnoier; Sergeant-at-Arms.
Board of Trustees-P: Riordan. W. Creigh,
ton. E. Poppham, n. Stafford, Dan Bassett;
Captain, Robert Mcdowell; Vlce-Captain,
Dan Dougherty.
THE AMERICA CUP.
The London Field, in one of its recent is
sues, and speaking Of the French yachtsmen
challenging for the America cup said:
very influential committee has been formed
In Paris, with the object Of promoting the build
ing OF racing yachts in France, and encouraging
French yaclt-owners to take part IN interna-
tional yacht-racing abroad We must say we are
very much In sympathy with this movement, and
have often expressed regret at tile non-appie-
citation French Yacht clubs have shown for The
sport by not Offering valuable money prizes for
yacht-racing IN France.
INTERNATIONAL yacnt-rdcfng between the French
and English would be Of great benefit TO both
countries, and we trust that the French VIII send
yacht 10 sail for the Royal Victoria Yacht
CLUBS International challenge cup. Ii they DO
not win IT, The effort Will not be without effect
as II will afford valuable insight Into the possi-
bities OF French yachting in The future
II Is not so many years ago that all the fastest
frigates and corveites In the English navy we've
OF French design, and II was standing COM
pialnt that Tie British men-of-war were not so
last or good ON any point OF sailing as those of
France. BESIDES this, French naval architects
have made most valuable contributions to The
naval science OF the world, and 1t is surely only
reasonable to suppose HAT If they put their
heads and hearts Into the subject OF yacht de-
signing and yacht sailing they Will excel In 1t
just as they did in producing fast sailing ships ut
the end OF the last century.
SLAvIN READY TO COME
A letter which was received yesterday by
Joe Thompson, the book-maker, from his
brother Barney, who is at present in Lon
don, England, says that Slavn will come 20
this city whenever the California Club sends
word that Jim Corbett is ready to tight him.
He does not wish to come over to this cOun-
try on wlld-gooSe chase. but as soon as
guaranty is offered him that full and COM
plete arrangements have been made by the
club. he will sail on cablegram notice. The
California Club will offer purse of $4,000
for fight between Slayin and Corbett and
: if the latter deposits forfeit of $1,000 as a
guaranty that he means business, Slavin
will be notified Immediately. and-in all prob
ability match will be ratified.
NOT FORGOTTEN HERE EITHER.
Fred Davis and Nj. X. Kittleman are
sprinters who will not soon be forgotten by
the sporting men of this city. The Cincin-
natl Enquirer Of the 18th says: Fred alias
"California Davis. the smartest article
among the many fly men who make their
living on the cinder path, is in the CITY. He
is "Old Man Cunning" and has turned
more crosses and double crosses than any of
them. He is in high feather at present. has
n of nd fob
three squares day at the Gibson. The last
trick he and Mike Kttleman turned must
been a good one, for Kit bought $4,000
house for his mother, near Detroit. Won
der who California has in his minds eve
now? Is some one in this vicinity to get a
throw DOWN"
j. c. Ryan, well-known professional
sprinter, defeated a local pugiist for purse
of $50 in Los Angeles few days ago.
NOTES AT RANDOM.
The Manhattan Athletic Club of New
York in three months will have member
ship OF 5000. lis initiation fee is $50 and its
annual dues $40. 1t costs S13O,OOO year to
run the club, which has a bonded Indebted
ness of S25O,00O, but also has an equity of
$500. 900 over and above that amount
Boston lawn tennis players will continue
the game all the year round. A covered
court with movable roof will be con-
structed.
Golf is the fashionable game in England
just now. The tennis players have become
infatuated with the new sport.
The annual dinner Of the Corinthian
Yacht Club win be held at the CLUBHOUSE
at Tiburon about the middle OF January.
The yacht Freda has left Sausalito with
party Of hunters for Staten Island.
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