The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-19
FIELD OF SPORT.
Tie Athletic Clubs Victory Over
the Police.
Little Surprise Expressed Over George La
Blanche's Dsfea: by Ksssler-Gsn-
eral Sporting News

The reputation OF George La Blanche as
professional pugilst was made by his de-
feat of Jack Dempsey, who at the time Of
his downfall was looked upon in the sport
ing world as the premier middle-weight Of
the present century. Upon this victory
alone the Marine not only made name, but
considerable wealth, and now, at this late
day, he has been deprived of both by
George Kessler, a fighter who is practically
unknown to fame.
Local sporting men express little or no
surprise at La Branches defeat. While in
this city Kessler impressed the knowing
ones" with his superior height, reach, and,
above all, his willingness to meet the very
best men in his class. While not In the
least demonstrative he convinced every one
who came in contact with him that he was a
trifle above the ordinary pug, and fully COM
petent to face La Blanche, Young Mitchell,
Sailor Bic and even the hitherto invincl-
BILE Nonpareil.
1t is the general impression In sporting
circles that La Blanche, carried away by his
defeat of Dempsey, entered the contest with
kessler unframed and expecting to have
quite an easy game. His profession is prize
fighting, and for this reason he has no eX-
cuse to offer On that score. AT this time it
may not be out of place to recall converse
tion which occurred shortly after the Demp-
sey-La Blanche fight at Larchemount, in
which the former said: 1.-THE Marine is I'M
heart, and l admit that when the contest was
declared in my favor La Blanche was not
whipped. firmly believe that he could
have stood UP for ten rounds longer, but he
lacked heart" This may account for his
defeat by Kessler.
THE FUTURE OF pRIzE-FIGHTING.
The devotees of the prize ring and espe-
nj lly IF ba C1uh in apt
over the dismissal of Sidney. Huntington,
who in company with Charles Rochelle
was charged with engaging in prize
fight at the California Club. His
acquittal by jury in the Superior Court is
looked upon as the practical reopening of
the athletic clubs and consequent victory
for fistic sport. This was said TO be test
case" and although Rochelle is still await
ing trial, it is expected that his case will re-
suit in manner similar to his opponents.
President Fulda and the officers of the
California Club are not inclined to make
known what action they intend taking. but
it is safe TO say that the organization named
will resume its monthly contests IN Deccm-
Der. The owner of the Golden Gate Club
has signified his inten ton of also reopening
his fighting resort, but It is thought quite
unlikely that the police will permit him to
have an opportunity OF repeating the un-
fortunate McBride-La Rue episode.
SPORT IN GENERAL.
Up to a late hour last night no news
had been received from Australia relative
to the Choynski-Fogarty glove contest.
Although the information is several days
overdue, the California boys friends are
still confident that their pet has been victo-
riouS, and attribute the delay in receiving
news to the carelessness of the officials in
charge of the cable and telegraph service.
This contest has proved as interesting to
local sporting men as would meeting be-
tween Sullivan and Jackson to the world at
large.
Professor Jim Corbett's pupils will give
an exhibition at the Olympic Club this even
ing 10 which oily the members have been
but the entertainment will undoubtedly be
an exciting one.
The Rover Football Club Of this city met
last evening at 1913 Market street, for the
purpose of arranging a winter schedule of
games. After some discussion it was de-
cided to instruct the Secretary 10 commu-
nicate with the other local clubs, with
view of promoting competition by having
the dates agree. A game will be held next
Sunday forenoon at tie Alameda grounds.
George Green, the Olympic Club bantam
weight, will make his debut as a Splinter at
the Thanksgiving day games Of the organi-
cation named. He will start in the 220-yard
maiden race,
Jack Dempsey has opened sporting re-
sort in Portland with his partner, Charley
Dexter.
The defeat Of Stansbury, the oarsman, by
Mclean, on the Paramatta River, has
created good deal Of surprise all over the
United States. This Will not interfere with
the proposed visit OF Kemp and Stansbury
to this country.