Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-22
SECOND EDITION.
NO FIGHT.
GREAT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Loser-Some Hard Hitting
on Both Sides.

SAN Francisco, CAL. May 2l.-No pugi-
listic event ever occurred on the Pacific
coast that created more interest or excite
ment than the great heavyweight battle be-
tween Jim Corbett d San Francisco and
Peter Jackson of australia which was
fought at the; gynS stun OF the California
the two fighters Mad been mat
ter for speculation ever since the
match was made, and the men
commenced training. The contest had been
one OF the topics among sporting people.
The purse was large one, total OF SlO,0
and $500 of which went to the loser. The
wonderful degree of interest in the match
was due not only to the merits and promi-
nence of the two principals. but also to the
fact that the contest would open the way to
settle the question of the championship Of the
world, for 1t was understood that the Win
ner would eventually tackle Frank Slaven,
or any other man who might come forward
for championship honors.
The condition of the men was all that
could be desired. They had trained hard
and carefully, and it was the opinion that
neither man had ever been before in better
form. Jackson was heavier, but in every
other respect it was generally admitted
that one man possessed little or no adVan-
tage over the other. Both men
were recognized as game fight
and wonderful Guickness. Neither be-
longed to the slugger type of pugilists
The cclored mans ring experience was far
greater than Corbett's, and it was probable
this fact as much as any other that made
jackson favorite in the betting during
the week before the fight at odds ranging
from sixty to ten and from eighty to ten.
Some comment was elected by the fact
that jackson sprained his ankle some weeks
ago, and it was still slightly swollen to-
night, but as it had caused no inconvenience
at all during his training there was no real
fear that it would give him any trouble dur
ing the fight.
the contest. During the past two days pool
rooms and other sporting resorts were
crowded, and there seemed to be no end of
either Jackson or Corbett money.
The contestants were required to be in
the clubrooms this evening at s o'clock
though the fight was set for an hour later
The California club last night appointed
onded by Samuel Fitzpatrick and Billy
Smith. Corbett's seconds were John Don
aldson. Billy Madden and Harry Corbett.
BY Z O'Clock there were probably two
hundred people in the club room, and from
that time on they continued to arrive as
fast as the Office at the narrow entrance
could admit them. Twenty policemen
der. AS s O'Clock approached every
one in the hall showed eagerness to
have the principals appear, though it was
vet an hour before it would be time for
them to enter the ring. The California
club some months ago abandoned the COM
modious quarters which it occupied before
the time when pugilistic encounters were
more popular here. The seating capacity
of the gymnasium now in use is not more
than 1900, but soon after 8 o'clock this
evening nearly every seat was occupied,
and in the street outside the crowd was
almost as great. The best of order pre-
vailed throughout, though within the
muir of excitement and occasional calls for
the preliminary boxing exhibition which
was to precede the principal event.
Jackson and Corbett arrived at the club
rooms about O'Clock They entered the
building without attracting much attention,
and went to their dressing room imme-
diately.
at the same odds in Jackson'S favor which
had prevailed during the past twenty-four
hours-$100 to $50 and 500 to S65 were the
usual figures.
1t was some minutes after o'clock when
Jackson and. Corbett, with their seconds,
entered the ring. Both principals were re-
ceived with cheering The men appeared
could be learned, were: Jackson, 1877; Cor
bett, 1S5-though it was claimed by some
that the difference was greater than that.
After the gloves We're adjusted the men
advanced and shook hands. Time was
called for the first round at 9:2S
Round 1-Corbett slashed Jackson lightly
on the jaw, and as the round closed he re-
ceived left-hander in the ribs
Round 2-Corbett led, and in the clinch
which followed he forced Jackson against
the ropes when they came to the center
jackson led twice, but failed to reach his
man very hard Corbett then got one in on
Jackson's stomach.
Round 3-Jackson attempted to fight
at close range. but Corbett clinched Both
men were wonderfully active on their feet
Considerable feinting followed. Corbett
led for Jackson's wind. but missed. jack
son followed Corbett around the ring The
latter laughed as the Australian tried to hit
him and failed.
Round 4-Corbett landed hard ron
Jackson's side three or four times, and re-
ceived nothing in return. The men were
fighting at very close quarters.
Round 5-Corbett forced Jackson into his
corner, but in the rally which followed
Jackson had the better of it--both men
still smiling.
Round 67Jachson forcing. but Corbett's
lodging was clever. He caught good one
in his side, and then landed hard on Jack
sons jaw with his right.
Round Both men were extremely eau
tious.
Round S-Round opened like previous