The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-17
THE RING.
Corbett and jackson Are Ready for the
Eistic Meeting.

HNi1N-
Fistic Meeting.
On Thursday evening the great fstic con-
test between the white and cOlored gladia-
tors Of the prize ring will take place, and,
as the time draws near, interest in the
match increases. Many friends Of Jackson
ami C3rbett who intend to gamble on the
result are not anxious 10 place any money
until the day Of the match, when it will be
known if either man is in II. condition
10 enter an engagement upon the result Of
which depends thousands OF dollars. Either
Of the fighters may perchauce meet with
some trivial accident bStween now and the
evening Of the contest, which would change
the aspect of the betting which at present is
SIC0 to $50. with Jackson on the long end.
It is most difficult matter to even hazard
an opinion as TO which of the two men will
prove to be the successful competitor, Cor
bett is unQuestionably the cleyereSt big
man 10 the ring to-day, barring the one who
viii oppose him on Thursday night Jack
son as a professional pugiist has a great
advantage in experience, which viii IN
doubteIly assist to bring him safely cut of
any dangerous position he may happen into
during the contest At long range fighting
It Is doubtful whether he can place that
'clarmcd' lett as often on COrbe.s yisage
as he has on other lighters, who were power
less 70 either guard the blows or avoid them
by clever dHckmg. Jackson. like nearly ali
other fighters who have gained their ring eX-
peIenCe IN Australia, scores a great success
by following up an advantage and keeping
hot NE on his adversary When the latter
has become the least bit daZed.
With the exec pti0n Of Goddard, who
fought jackson when the latter was com
pleteiy out o. form, The COl0Ted champion
has failed SO far to meet any man who had
the courage to return bow for blow, that
is, when the contest waXed warm at close
range Although jackson may enter the
ring ten pounds heavier than his opponent,
II Is doubtful which Of the two is the
stronger man. tOTbett can send In his
dukes IN fast fashion when it becomes
necessary to put on extra sDeei, and as re-
CARDS hitting powers, jackson viii ceT-
tainly IND worthy foe IN tie young pro
f-ssaT There IS undoubtedly a surprise in
81 re- for some, and those who will have the
good fortune TO witness the mill may hope to
see a grand display Of f5tic science.
Jack Barnett writing from Kansas City
on May 9Th says Of Slayin and Sullivan;
olaYiu simply called on John and me al 81.
Louis, as We supposed, In a social way, and III
formed us iu the course Of conversation that lie
was arranging a spaUTiHg tour. He wanted 10
be introduced 10 the champion OF the world,
whom lie had always admired, ana hearing he
vas out OF business would challenge the best
man IA be ring, but did not want 10 make any
b.atIs az John The big fellow gave uie the
au horny 10 speak fer hin, and | said to Nj.
N.aTIu that Mr. Sul.IYau's retirement from the
al ena Was only temporary, but al Tie expiration
ot bis JLcaulca! contracts, which would last for
eighteen months longer and If at that Time Mr.
>-aFli was sun In the business anu has as good
q reputation as he has at present, j 0un would
give u.m q chance 10 meet him. Regarding tie
tollej-JaCkSou fight John viii not be able TO
reach there on time. But I'm going 10 jump on
from Sait Lake and Re one OF CorbeJtis friends.
Ne bore he wins Joe LsnnOn does not 20 10 Aus
tIalia wiz Us, as lis wife does not want him TO
leave The country. Jack Ashton VIII take bis
Place. Lauuu0 is anxious TO arrange a fight
Will o.aYiu as soon rs possible
Jack NcAUliffe, the pugiuSt, will be a
b.ua-tde actor next season. He has signed
to 20 Uith Edward z. Mayo in play called
'In Gotham" He will play the part of
tout and viii have an opportunity to show
whether he las hi5triOnic talent. The COM
paay viii open its tour IN the West in
September.