The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
CORBETT VS.. SLAVIN.
What the Californian Has to Say
Of the Australian.
Henry Peterson Has Made Favorable Offer
to Teemer-California Kennel Clubs
New Officers.

AAoSh coA PiASSu Aoos CNOhtiIS WITCH tucy I6du
in an evening paper that Slavin had refused
to come to America to fight him. Corbett
was seen last evening with his hacker, and
in answer to a question as to what he be-
lieved could have been Slavin's refusal to
meet him in this country. said:
81 presume that Slavip, when he had
heard that l was willing to meet him,
thought that it was a game of bluff on my
part, and on receipt of letter. or cable
gram, rather. from the President of the
Olympic Club of New Orleans, answered
that the terms were satisfactory and that he
would fight. Some of the local papers, as
you are aware, got after me pretty lively.
I" To prove to them that meant business
my manager forwarded forfeit to q New
York paper as guaranty that it was not a
game of bluff on my part. Slayin, on being
Notified of the fact, finally concluded that /
meant business, and if the news as published
in an evening paper is reliable. ] can only
feather"
NO REPLY HAS COME.
At this juncture his hacker interrupted
conversation by stating that Joe Thompson,
the book-maker, in his behalf had sent a
cable message to Slavin last Monday even
ing. asking him if he was ready to meet
Corbett at the Olympic Club Of New Or
leans according to the terms already made
to him, and to answer Immediately.
I'VE have been awaiting a reply ever
SINCE" said Corbett's hacker, "and l dare
say that an answer will be received to-mor-
row. place no faith in the report which
was published in an evening paper, because
any man who knows Slavin is aware that he
is not a member of that class of pugilists
who make practice of backing out of a
hight once he has agreed to the terms pro-
posed.
Il still believe that favorable report. will
be heard from Slavin, and that the Amer-
can and Australian will meet in the near
future"
How about Jackson. Corbett?" queried
well-known sportsman who had overheard
part of the conversation. II understand
that he is expected to arrive on the next
Australian steamer"
WITH A sHRUG OF THE SHOULDERS,
Corbett smiled when Jacksou's name was
mentioned, and, with a shrug of the
shoulders, remarked. in a rather evasive
way, that If Slayin had crawled into his
American colors ana stand by her guns.
III Sullivan, who, OF course will have to
be first consulted in the matter, cnnnot
agree upon terms with Jackson" said the
Olympic Club professor. lit is not at all
improbable that l will be found in the
background when the question is proposed
by the proper parties. If the inducements
are satisfactory to ME can assure You that
l am not at all particular as to the naming
Of who my opponent must be.
II am aspiring for championship honors
in the heavyweight class, and as conse-
quence any frst-class man who shies his
castor at me will not 60 begging for fight.
am not looking for any cheap advertising,
mind you. When l see a good opening
backed up by good inducements you can bet
your life that l will not take water from
any man. Can l say any more ?''
PETERSON AND TEEMER.
1t now looks as if a sculling match be-
tween Henry Peterson and Jake Teemer
would be soon arranged. Peterson and his
hacker. Charley Long, visited newspaper
office last night and deposited forfeit OF
500 10 bind a match for $500 with Teemer,
on condition that the latter agrees to
give the San Franciscan handicap of
ten seconds in race Of three miles over
the Alameda course. A reply is expected
from the Eastern sculler. who had offered
to row Peterson and allow him start Of
five seconds. John Murhead is determined
Ito cut swelr' when his handsome Rud-
dock boat will be driven at top speed along
the city front. He received It in splendid
condition on the 10th of last month, but as
yet has not met either Flynn or Sullivan.
THE LURLINE CLUB.
The Lurline Club has elected the follow
ing officers: James Goodwin, President;
George Dykeman, Vice-President: George
Swift. Secretary; j. c. Ringer, Treasurer;
Charles StutZ, w. A. WaSserman and A.
Slime, Trustees; David Supple, Field Cap
tain; William Schwarz, Leader. The club
has ordered the building of two new gigs.
Johnny Sullivan has purchased the dam
aged shell sent recently from the East to
Charley Long. Sullivan is well satisfied
with his bargain, and says that in it he can
wash Growney's boat all over the course.
The Pioneer Boat Club will hold an cleo
tlon for officers ON the 21st of the month.
The Ariel Boa t Club will also hold an cleo
ton for officers on the evening of the first
Tuesday in January.
Davy, the Cambridge (Mass.) boat builder,
Is constructing handsome craft for Char
ley Long. He is also building a four-oared
barge for the Pioneer Club.
CALIFORNIA KENNEL'eLUB.
The California Kennel Club held its an
nual meeting last night, and the following
officers were elected for the ensuing wear:
j. b. Lewis, President; Ii. l.. Miller First
Yice-President; Rhody RingrOse, Second
Vice-President, and John Devaull, Treas
urer.
A. B. Truman, q. P. Ring, J. P. Martin,
Thomas Higg and the Chairman were APP
pointed committee to recommend names
for an Executive Committee, to be submitted
at the next meeting of the club.
The dates claimed for holding the club's
next bench show are April 18th, 29th and
30lh and May 1st and ID.
John Davidson was selected to Judge tn q
show.