Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-06

''boss" that John has been fired from the
temple of Thespis, as it were, and he is once
more pugilist only. Reports from the
West have told us all this, but L would not
be surprised if the case has been very much
exaggerated
But if it is true that tine famous pugilist
has been cast adrift by his theatrical pals
there is probably more reasons than the one
assigned. A mere drunk would not have
caused his discharge, because he has mad
many of them since he Joined Honest
Hearts and Willing Hands" 1t is likely
that the public has become weary of such
absurdities as worthless plays, trash in TACT,
being doomed from city to city because OF
prizefghters and such like being connected
with it. Well, whatever may have been the
cause of the tumble, it is TO be regretted
that Sullivan has once more resorted TO the
rum bottle. 1t only makes battle between
himself and Slavin all the more impossible,
and even if they were to fight it will make
the contest all the more uninteresting be-
cause it will generally be considered
that Sullivan cannot be in good con-
dition. If he is to fight Slavin he must be
in the best possible condition to win. There
is no doubt on this point, and If he is not
at his best he will be defeated. But say
this, and say it with regret, that John l..
Sullivan may never fight again, and 1t may
be that in short time he will be pennies
and deserted by all his alleged friends.
Men more famous in the prize ring than
Sullivan, and Just as robust and as atfiuent,
have suddenly collapsed in money, in credit
and in physique Old Bacchus has knocked
them, and he is smiling just as allur1ngly
to-day as he did when he hoored such men
as Crib and Belcher. Every year Will
now tell sadly on Sullivan. He will get
haor md loco r0
self in weight Time and drink are now
his greatest opponents, and they will knock
him clean out just as sure as sunrise.
About PIimmer and Kelly.
There has really been little doing during
the week among the pugilists, and talking
has been the chief feature. The proposed
battle between Plimmer and "Spider"
Kelly is off. and that is to be regretted.
Kelly has, on account of sickness, declined
to go on with the fight. 1 am ready to be-
lieve that Kelly is sick, but it is certain
that had Plimmer declined to fig hit because
of q similar cause almost every Eastern
sporting writer would have been saying that
Plimmer was afraid. 1t is pity the con-
test is off, as many people were deslrous to
see what the little Englishman could do.
That he is a good one is certain, because OF
the way in which the Kelly party estimate
him. Plimmer has challenged the world at
110 pounds and he may be accommodated
of Pugilism In General.
The latest information from England is
that Fred johnson is coming here to fight
Dixon. am not surprised at that, because
last wear johnson told me that he was ready
at any time to come to America if it was
made worth his while" He is a gentleman
ly little fellow, but cannot help thinking
he is coming to meet defeat. Whether he
wins or loses against Dixon, think he will
do we'll in this country, because he is a
splendid little boxer.
A definite offer has been made for battle
between Corbett and Maher, Corbett and
Jackson, and Corbett and Mitchell. Now L
ask where is Corbett? Surely if he wants
to show the world that he is tirst-rater he
has plenty of opportunity.
Next week Woods and Choynski meet,
and both men are training well. They are
in good condition, and at present the man
with the Polish name is favorite. He will
have to fight TO win. PRNGLE-