The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22

him into o corner, and In the rally which fol-
lowed Corbett had decidedly the best OF II, CIV
ing Jackson several hard rights and lefts In the
jaw.
Twenty.6rst round-The work Of the previous
round put Jackson on his mettle- He gEye Cor
bett hard In the Jaw, bat received about a.
good one In return. The mcn followed each
other around the ring during the remainder OF
the round, but no harm was done
Twenty second round-Jackson worked nard
to land on Corbetts ribs, but the latter was very
Quick, and he escaped punishment. He then
reached Corbett's Jaw lightly, bat did no injury.
Twenty-third round-Jackson kept Corbett
walking backwards, and led out several times,
but Corbett jumped away. Not blow that
amounted 20 anything was struck
Tweuty-fourth round-Jackson still kept his
man on the move, and was plainly trying for his
jaw. The round was very tame.
Twenty-ffth considerations sparring was the
order.
Twentysixth round-corbett caught Jackson
q sharp left-hander I'm the stomach, which was
the only good blow delivered in the round.
Twenty-seventh round-Corbett landed good
right on Jackson's jaw. and received two from
Jackson on bis own jaw.
Twenty-eighth round-Bofh men were very
wary. Jackson still led for Corbett's jaw and
reached there several times. Corbett landed
twice on Jackson's wind, and near the end Oh
the round reached Jackson's ear hard. Corbett
was forcing Jackson when the round closed. aud
there was great cheering.
Twenty-ninth round--Corbett still forced and
reached Jaekson's head and body several times,
receiving two counters. Jackson was staggered
by several of Jim's onslaughts, but he held up
well, and towards the end Of the round Corbetts
attacks were showing on his own wind
Thirtieth round--Jackson struck Corbett In
the Jaw, and q clineh followed. Corbett was
trying TO get In q knockout but Jackson held
him of. Jackson seemed TO be much the
weaker. and was forced TO the ropes several
times, amid cheers for Corbett.
Thirty first round-Corbstt wss still forcing,
though he made no vigorous attack. Both men
were too tired 10 do much.
Thirty second round--Jackson rallied and took
aggressive In this round, though be did little
beyond giving corbett sharp rap in the side
Thirty-thir roundabout were very cautious,
and nothing was done.
Thirty-fourth round-Resulted as the previous
one did Both men were waiting TO gain
strength.
Thirty ffth-very tame.
Thirty-sixth round-Not blow struck.
Thirty-seventh round-Nothing at all done.
Thirty-eighth round-Iike the four or five
previous rounds, simply welk-around.
Thirty-ninth round was similar and the
spectators became impatient Jackson was ap-
parentiy stronger.
Fortieth round-Jackson struck Corbett In the
Jaw and received punch In the wind.
Forty-frst round-There was a rally. in which
both men landed several times. Jackson did
most of the forcing. and landed two heavy
rights on Corbett's wind and heart.
forty-second round-The men relapsed into
walk around again.
Forty-third round-Corbett was plainly the
weaker man, still nothing was done.
Forty-fourth round-It looked as II the men
we're good for an hour or two longer, but moth
ing was done.
Forty-dft round-The same story in this
round.
Forty-sixth round-Jackson was caught hard
In the throat and again in the heart, staggering
him q little. corbett landed heavy straight
right In Jackson's side.
Forty-seventh round-Jackson's lips are
swollen some. Corbett showed scarcely any
marks on the face, but there were a number OF
red spots on his body. This round was like the
others-nothing done.
Forty-cfghth round-A few blows were ex-
changed, but the honors were about even.
Forty.ninth round-A few light blows were
struck.
Fiftieth round-Jackson caught Corbett
lightly on the ribs, then played carefully for an
opening. Corbett forced him into his corner.
but in rally which followed Jackson had the
better of it Both men were still smiling. Cor
bett led hard for Jackson's stomach, but missed.
Fffty-frst round-It was 1880 when this round
concluded. The light seemed to have resolved
itself into a wearing-out contest Nothing was
done foz the next four rounds, the men simply
walking around. and the spectators protesting
loudly.
Fif.y-sixth round-The walk still continued.
Fifty seventh round-The men continued to
walk, amid derisive cries from the sleepy spec
tators.
Fifty-eighth round-Like the others, and was
concluded at l:20.
Fifty-ninth round-Both were very weary.
Sixtieth round-Referee COOK told the men
they would have to fight, but Il had no effect
There were loud shouts for a draw. The men
had fought four hours at the conclusion OF this
round.
At the end of the sixty-irst round
Referee Cook declared the men could fight
no longer and declared the fight no con-
test.
1t was 1888 when the referee declared
the fight finished. His decision met with
but little opposition. Both men were ex-
tremely weak. and It was plain that
neither could strike an effective blow. No
decision was given as to purse.