The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22
THE RING.

ObOl llti udf6 AlbuC 1tAA N PNttAtANA9
for the seasons trap-sh0oting, which has
already opened.
THE RING.
What Donaldson Has to Say of Corbett
and jackson.
Although the COrbett and Jackson match
will not take place until May betting men
have begun 10 skrmish around for any kind
of information that can be had regarding
the Gghters their condition. etc. Australian
sports fancy jackson, but when asked
whether they would lay odds on his chances
of victory they answered in the negative,
stating that it would be a decidedly foolish
speculation to gamble on either man at this
early date, because there is no telling what
may happen the pugilsts between now and
the day selected for the contest. JacksOn's
most intimate aCquaintances declare That
the colOred champion cannot night little
bit unless he toes the scratch feeling siron
and in prime condition to do battle
Unlike most fighters, Jackson requires not
more than four weeks training to condition
him for contest to finish He Is OF ath-
letir structure aud ordinarily carries very
little superfluous flesh. His trainer, sam
Fitzpatrick, who arrived Oh Thursday from
Australia, has often said that Jackson had
to BE- very careful when in training regard
ing his food Il have known Peter said
IAAFAbltbh. 70 ~ NtluB4ctt4g VIZ ia AtLlA
for several days just because he had eaten
something he fancied but which did not
agree with him. have got good line on
him nov, though, and you can gamble that
he will be feeling o. K. when he enters the
ring against the clever Californian"
John Donaldson who is handling Cor
heit has had a good opportunity Of gauging
Jacks0n'S style of fighting. He was one of
the men who seconded Cardiff when the
latter was defeated by jackson at the Cali
al a hua Trarxr Irrh
opinion of Corbett whom he believes to be
the coming champion of the world. In con-
veJsali0n with the sporting reporter of this
paper few days ago Donaldson unbosomed
himself as follows:
well. l don't say that Corbett will have
as easy game to win as some of his
friends think, but | Will be very much mis-
taken If lie fails to bring jackson to his
terms inside Of twenty rounds. | can't see
how a number of people whom have con-
yer~ed with look upon this coming contest
as being dead-sure shot for the Austria
liam.
Il admit that Jackson is the most scien-
tifc Of the heavyweight fighters OF to-day,
barring the man who Will be his next
opponent Now then, apart from his
science and clever tactics in the ring what
are his advantages over C9rbett? | have
asked This question of several men who pro-
fess to have a good line on the fighting
qualities Of both fighters, and as yet | have
not got 4 salts factOry answer which would
convert me TO tine belief that Jackson has
any one line OF superiority over the Cali
foTHian. Now let Us sum up both Hen and
compare notes. COrb-tt, to ny mind, is as
game man as the Australian has ever
proven himself. This is one of the first
qualities & pugilist must possess to become
a champion.
In height and reach of arms there is
scarcely a particle Of difference. In weight
jackson may have the advantage Of a few
mounds m (forhpft Is a winner N
experience jackson W Il have the call, but
10 must be remembered that although Cor
heJt had. so to speak, but one genuine pro-
te-~IoHal engagement, he has proven to the
old warehouses OF the ring that he is up TO
tricks and thoroughly capable OF taking
care of himself. Now, then, whatever may
he the points of vantage Peter possesses
over our boy jim, who has taken theplace
Of our boy Joe as CALIFORNIA; represent
ative l am at q loss to account for. | trust
that both men viii be in the best possible
condition TO decide q question in May
which will be leading topic in the sporting
circles Of America aud Australia
Jack McAulIffe doesn't think for a mo-
ment that he can whip Fitzsimmons, but he
has an Idea he can stay four rounds with
the long fellow, and has agreed TO enter
into such competition, Jack Is a lively
customer, but he viii have hard job to re-
tain his senses for eight minutes in trent of
the New Zeaiander. The affair is scheduled
60 take place in MadisOn-square Garden,
but it is hardly likely that such an engage
ment will be permitted in that magnificent
structure. 1t would seem strange to some
sporting men that Pat Farrell of PittSburg
should STAY ten rounds with big McAuliffe,
but If the Pennsylvania policeman looms up
in the match as he did when he sent Dom
mick McCaffrey into ''brown study" he
Will have pretty good chance for 60 per
cent OF the gate. If Farrell gets his right
hand on McAuliffe the latter will feel it.
Dixon and Mccarthy may yet meet The
Crib Club of Troy declares the fight will
come oil in its rooms in spite of the threats
Of the police. The members of the club are
so certain that the match can be success
iully brought off in their cub-rOom that
they have pOste a deposit of $1,000 to be
forfeited and equally divided between the
principals in the event of police or other
interference. Articles of agreement for
2j-round contest, a $4,000 purse and the
featherweight championship were signed
by Cal Mccarthy and Tom 0'R0urke the
manager and hacker of George Dixon,
yesterday. Thursday is fixed as the date
for the fight.
Although our representative. Joe Choyn-
ski, was defeated by Joe Goddard, the
Australian heavyweight IN a rushing and
desperate fight of four rounds, the Cali
fornian Is deserving of much praise for the
game qualities shown. According to the
accounts of The fight, Choynski made
choDping block of his opponent, whose in
domitabie gameness surprised the specta-
tors who were astOnished to see their
c0untryman repeat at the call of time when
his face was literally cut into pieces. Had
it not been that CbOynSki was handicapped
in weight about twenty pounds, the result
might have been different.
ChGynskis underpinDing failed him at
time when victory was almost within his
grasp. His neither eXtremltles are not in
proportion to bis body. 1t has quite fire.
quently been remarked that Choynski is
tOp-heavy, statement which has now been
proven conclusively. Although defeated,
Joe has consolation in knowing that his OPP
ponent was the most severely punished.
His next match will determine his future in
Australia. Mick Dooley, a clever heavy
weight, who has defeated Goddard, will
have 90 at the American in May, and
as both men are evenly matched in weight,
decidedly clever mill is expected.
1t is extremely doubtful whether the Cali
IOrnia Athletic Club win be in position to
give its members an exhibition next month.
Tie Directors through their EaS ern agent,
Captain Cook, made strong bid for the
Dixon and Mccarthy fight, which would
have been feature Of fiStic sport worth wit
Messing. The white and black are So evenly
matched that il would be blind guess to
pick winner Owing TO the advantage
Dixon has in reach of arms over his thor
oughly game and scientific opponent the
Dtttlng might probably favor him slightly.
lhooe VINO witnessed their recent engage
ment contend that Dixon had the best of the
mill when 1t was declared draw.
During the week rumors have been spread
to the effect that the Golden Gate Club will
be recognized and st ck company formed,
Some of the old members OF tie California
Club, who paid twelve months dues to the
club when it was in anything but healthy
state, but who were aiterward refused ad-
mission to its first exhibition this year un-
less they took shares OF stock, are very
anxious to see one or the sther of the
smaller clubs renew 1istic operations What
dofr,h
matter of speculation among men vino can
not afford frst-class 1lsiic luxuries.
The following dispatch was received by
the editor Of New York sporting paper
from London. England, on the 14th inst:
Ted Pritehard's victory over Jack Burke was
the topic at the clubs and sporting drums
to-day. Few believed Pritchard would win
in such an off-hand and decisive way. 1t
was expected that the fight would be long
and determined one Savin backed Burke,
and when he was knocked out he tore up
Bnrke's cOlOrs and trampled them under his
feet. Slavin's action caused great indigna-