The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-13

S~$a. - England there was
printed telegram from Sullivan stating that he
would meet the Sydneyite upon his return from
the antipodes. John Lawrence Sullivan has
never yet gone back on his word when he said
he would fight man. 1t is reasonable to as
sumo, therefore, that the distinguished New
Highlander will stick to his positive statements
in this case OF course it takes two TO make a
bargain, but If Siavin's word can be accepted,
the bargain is already made, for he has
nounced his willingness to tackle John /.
Since these declarations were made the men
have put thousands of miles between them
selves. Sullivan sailed to the Australians
native heath and Slavin crossed to England.
For some weeks little has been said about the
probabilities of a match between Them but now
that they are both coming back the subject will
again be taken up by the thousands of Ameri-
cans who find satisfaction in discussing ring
matters. That Sullivan and Slavin will meet
seems inevitable. The only thing that can pre-
vent a match will be the failure of one or the
other to keep his word To offer any excuse at
this late hour would mean to either nan con-
siderable loss OF following. When they reach this
country there will be the usual flood of offers
for the match. The Jaytown Athletic Club will
name some unheard of sum, and the Haytown
organization, not TO be outdone, will whoop it
up SO that there's no telling where the bidding
Will stop. 1t is more than likely, however, that
the Dig men VIII meet either at the California
Athletic Club or the Olympic Club, of New
Orleans. They are both substantial associations
and will offer Sullivan and Slavn great induce
ments There may be other bidders for the
match, but 1T is generally conceded that the
competition for 1t lies between these clubs.
But this is not the only match of importance
which may be brought about before to-
bogganng begins in this state There are
Corbett and Mitchell, and what an exhibition
they could give! The Californian is anxious to
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although he claims that he is boxer, now in
sists that Corbett shall meet him under London
rules with the raw uns, as Tom Allen says, If
at all. To this Corbett will under no circum-
stances agree, but Mitchell may conccde few
points after n while. When he returns with
Slavin he will find that in order to overcome the
lli-feellng against him in this country he must
fight. True, he may not care what Americans
think of him, but then there is his sparrng
tour. He agreed to meet Corbett with gloves
after the latter challenged him. Ii he sticks to
his London-rule argument and declines to try
with the San Franciscan under any other condi-
tons this tour will be a failure. AS the Briton
has great laundering after American dollars, he
may give way when he sees how the land lies
Joe Goddard, the "Barrier Giant" will also
be here about the time the others arrive, and it
is possible that Joe Choynski may come from
Australia on the same steamer. This man God
dard may be heard from before a great while.
proved wonderfully since then, as is shown by
his drawn battle with Jackson and his two vic
tories over Choynski. The latter's chance for a
match with any of the leaders may not be of
the best, but he is nevertheless a fairly good
man. He may get on match with Kilrain Joe
McAuliffe or Billy Woods. Choynski, although
twice defeated in Australia. will not leave that
country without some glory. His defeat of
Owen Sullivan and Mick Dooley, both reck oned
good men, led many Australians to believe that
he would come out first best in his second meet
ing with Goddard. The Australian giants
weight told, however, and Choynski was
beaten.
Good old Peter Jackson" as he was called in
England, has had little to say of late, but he is
still in the race for the championship neverthe-
less. He is ready to meet any OF the big fellows
but he has better chance for match with his
countryman, Goddard, than with any OF the
others.
This disposes of the heavy-weights With
this lot practically punched it is sure thing
that some big events will follow. The only man
in the next lower grade expected here is Ted
Pritchard, whose record proves him to be a
fighter Pritchard is likely to be pitted against
Bob Ftzsimmons, and such match would at
tract attention throughout the world.
No lightweiGhts from England or Australia
are expected. shadow" Maber, the champion
OF the latter country, is already here, but the
best judges are convinced that he has little
chance for like honors in America. Somehow
or other they don't grow lightweights in Aus
traia. But what formidable big 'uns and mid
dle-weights they have turned QUITO say moth
ing of Billy Murphy and Critic, the I'D FOUNDERS!
Murphy viii arrive here some time next month
He wants match with Dixon, but there is a
difference OF at least five pounds in their avoir-
dupOis il is doubtful if this remarkable pair can
be brought together
The holders OF the different championships in
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weights, Nunc Wallace; feather weights, Harry
Overton; hghtweights, Dick Burse; middle
weights, Ted Fritchard heavy-weghts, Jem
Smith; boxing champion, Charles W. Mitchell.
In AmeriCa-Bantam weights. Tommy Kelly;
feather-weights, George Dixon lghtw Fights,
Jimmy Carroll, middle gh;s, Bob Fitzsim-
mons: heavy-weights, John l.. Sullivan. In
Australia Bantam weights. Abe Willis; feather
weights, Young Critic lightweights, Cast
IRON Burge; middle-weights, Bob Fitzsm-
mons; heavy weights. Frank 7. Slayin The
champions OF the world at their respective
weights are sullivan. Dixon and Kelly. The
championship at middle weights is in dispute
both Pritchard and Fitzsimmons claiming the
title. while the lightweight trophy has many
Claimants
The Woods Davis battle, which takes place at
the Pacific Club. san Francisco on the night of
the 2st inst. promises TO be one OF the liyeiiest
mills ever seen in California Both men are
hard sluCgcrs and determined fighters, and if
matters get mixed" at all, one or the other is
ant to go ont in u round or two. eli Davis only
catches Woods the nose in any part OF the
battle we will see the liycliest fighting that has
ever taken place in ring IN this state" said
Bat Masterson few days ago. woods is
vicious fellow If he gets punished, ana he sails
right in TO make short finish. Davis is another
of the same caliber, and some fun may be ex-
pected when the pair come together
Young Mitchell is working like beaver at
Tiburon to get into shape for his match with
Reddv Gallagher on the sd inst in the Pacific
club san Francisco. He rows great deal, and
has paralyzed several of the suburban scullers
He is still seven pounds over weight Gallagher
is within q pound OF the limit and feeling like
S-year-old.
Young Critic feather-weight champion OF the
world, is coming to America from Australia
C.SEN MEHr RITTERIY