The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-22
PUGILISTIC REALMS
Slavin Will Fight Sullivan
Under Any Rules.
MITCHELL NAY MEET CORBETT
interviews With All Three-AlI Seem to he
Spelling for Fight-Wakely Says He
Will Not Back John L.

Sp &c ial to THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-There Is likely to
be 'claret' on the pugilistic moon before
many hours. Frank P. Slavin is here in
company with Charley Mitchell, and both
are outspoken with regard to their inten-
tions.
sLAVIN WILL FIGHT JOHN L. SULLIVAN
either under London or Queensberry rules
Tor $4,000 side within ten weeks, or he
will offer Jim Corbett an opportunity to
make match on the same terms. AS for
Mitchell, why, he is not particularly anx-
lous to fight anybody; but if Corbett de-
slres to try on him, the handsome Brit
isher will offer no objections, providing he
can nave something to say as to the rules
to govern.
1t was few minutes of s o'clock Satur-
day night when the anchor of the White
Star liner Brittanic was dropped opposite
quarantine. The vessel was two DAYS late
owing to rough weather In response to a
query as to their intentions, Mitchell, in a
business like way, said: 1--WE have come
here for change of climate as much as for
anything else. Slavin wants to fight Sui
Ivan
BEFORE he FIGHTS JACKSON.
II meeting can possibly be arraged He
Will light Sullivan with knuckles or gloves
for $1,000 SIDE If Sullivan prefers the
pare uns, we shall insist upon selecting the
battle-ground In America, or will give him
the same privilege on the other side.
Should ne favor Queensberry rules, Slavin
will meet hum before any responsible club
in the United States.n New Orleans
includedl" Certainly" Mitchell replied.
with emphasis. Il have not the slightest
objection to New Orleans, and the state
ments to the contrary printed in several
American newspapers were never author
lied by me. l never received better treat
ment in my life in any place than l did
When L visited that city with Kilrain. l
am sure that should Sullivan and Slavin
meet there that
NO FAvoRs WOULD BE SHOWN EITHER.
l mean would be perfectly willing to ha We
the match take place in the club room on
on the gulf If were assured by the state
officials that no proceedings would be
brought against me for seconding Kilrain
In his fight with Sullivan. That will suit
you, eh, Frank?n
Slayln, who had been listening intently,
nodded assent and said bluntly: Yes |;
New Orleans or any other place will suit
me-"
Settling himself comfortably in one of
MlJcD6ll
tlnued: THE fact that Corbett is so anx-
ious to fight is news to me, did not come
mere to tight anybody. l did not know this
man, and there can be no bad feeling in
the matter. Why his sole ambition is to
tight me northumberland. had hoped
that was out of the game, and all this
talk which has appeared in American news
papers did not come from me. am not In
need of a few dollars and l do not come
life have claimed title. At the same time
HAVE SOMETHING OF REPUTATION.
The only reason l can assign for Corbett,s
apparent anxiety to fight me is that ne be-
heVes L am good medium through which
10 adVertlse himself l am not challenging
IN bluff way; practically amoa cripple.
My hands are not good enough for fight
ing; they have been badly injured and I
have no particular desire to make them
worse than they are. If Corbett thinks
that will not fight, thought and Charley,s
eyes Frightened as he spoke, ''he makes
the d-t mistake he ever made in his life.
Will light him at game which do not
think l can be beat, that is London rules.
Stakes of $4,000 side will be to nv INK.
ing. would prefer to box him ten rounds
IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
Mind you, L did not come here to fight or
box, 1t Is not from choice am in that
business. Ii anyone can show me a game
through which l can make more money. I
Will guarantee to send man who talks
about fighters TO me to city prison.
"Coroett say that he would like O have
little chat with you,'' said the reporter.
II am as meek as lamb, ordinarily, but
l would allow no man on earth to be rude
TO me. fear l should pull his ear. (And
Mitchell playfully ierked the protuberance
on the right side of Slavin's head), Yop
see / can be decidedly rude myself. at
times"
Charley has said about all that is nee
essary, but l would like to have Won saw
that If Sullivan will not meet me before
my match with Jackson goes on, WHY |
will take Corbett on" said Kilrain's con-
Querer. He really appears to be
sPoILING FOR FIGHT.
The information that Peter Maher had
beaten two men in little over two min
utes while they were tossing about in mid
ocean rather surprised both. II always
did say that Maher was useful fellow.,'
exclaimed Mitchell, putting a significant
accent on the adjective, lever since he
beat that fellow Lambert in London
Would you fight him!' was asked.
why, am surprised" replied the
Briton in tones of mock sincerity. ~ fold
you only moment ago that l didn't come
over here to fight anybody
II might be induced TO try him, though,
said Slavin. The Australian weighs 0os
pounds. His skin is clear and his ewes are
bright. Mitchell, while he appeared to be
a tribe too heavy, never looked better in
his life. He says Slavin has been on his
good behavior for several months.