St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-05-22
A FIGHT WITHOUT END
Referee Decides the Corbett-
Jackson Fight No
Contest.
SiXty-0ne Rounds and Both
Men Too Weary to Con-
tinue.
q Long, Stubborn and Scien-
q Long, Stubborn and Seien-
tifie Struggle in the
Squared Circle.
Such a Test Of Gameness and
Endurance Seldom Wit
messed.

nSAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-In the six
ty-frst round Referee Cook ended the
fight by declaring it no contest.
No pugilistlc event ever occurred on
the Pacific coast that created more in
terest or excitement than the great
heavyweight battle between Jim Cor
bett, of San Francisco, and Peter Jack
son, of Australia, which was fought at
the gymnasium of the California Ath
letic club tonight. The points of the
two fighters had been matters of specu-
lation for weeks and ever since the
match was made and the men commenced
their training, the contest had been the
one topic among the sporting public.
The purse was a large one, total Of
$4,000, 81, 800 of which went to the
loser. The wonderful degree Of interest
in the match was due not only to the
merits and the prominence of the two
principals, but also to the fact that the
contest would open the way to settling
the question of the championship of the
world, for it was generally understood
that the winner would evidently meet
might come forward for championship
hOnors. The condition of the men was
ali that could be desired. They had
trained hard and carefully, and it was
the opinion that neither man had ever
before been in better form. Jackson was
the heavier, but in every other re-
Spect it was generally admitted that
one man possessed little OF no
advantage over the other. Both
NVprp rppOODiYad parnn fiUhtpr- 11Oc-
SeSsing wonderful ability and wonder
full quIckness. Neither belonged to the
''slugger'' type of pugilists. The col
Ored mans ring experience was tar
greater than Corbett'S, and it was prob
ably this fact as much as any other that
made
Jackson the FaVOrite
in the betting during the week before
the fight at odds ranging from TO 10 to
S to 10. Some comment was elected by
the fact that Jackson Sprained his ankle
some time ago, and it was still slightly
swollen tonight, but as it had caused
him no Inconvenience at all during his
training there was no real fear
expressed that it would give him
any trouble during the fight. A
large amount Of money was Wagered
on the contest during the last two days.
The pool rooms and other sporting re-
sorts were crowded and there seemed
no end of either jackson or Corbett
money. The contestants were required
TO be in the club rooms this evening at
S Bo'clOck, though the fight was set for an
hour later. The California club last
night appointed Hiram Cook referee
Jackson was seconded by Sam Fitz-
patrick and Billy Smith; Corbett's
Eeconds were John Donaldson,
Billy Delaney and Harry Corbett.
The appearance OF the California Ath-
letic club rooms was the same as Oh other
occasions when similar contests have
occurred there. The flooring within the
ring was covered with padding, over
which Heavy dark-colored felt was
stretched. a new feature at this con-
test was the Jen-seconds clock which
was called into use whenever a knock
down occurred. Soon after 6 o'clock the
crowd commenced to gather in the street
outside the club house, and an hour later
the street was
Filled viii, StraggIers
who had come there to get a good posi-
ton in the hope of receiving early in.
formation from within the gymnasium.
BY Z o'clock there were probably 200
people III the club room, and from that
time on they continued to arrive as fast
rs the officers at the narrow entrance
could admit them. Twenty policemen
were in attendance to preserve order
Some of these were in the building, and
others stationed on the roof or in
the street. The press facilities were
somewhat crowded. the regular press
stand having been removed to give more
space to spectators, but half a dozen
Western Union operators and several
correspondents occupied a platform in
one corner OF the gymnasium above the
gallery. The representatives of the local
papers were obliged to hold their paper
in their hands and take seats i'll the
body Of the hall. The California club
some months ago abandoned the
commOdiOus quarters which it occupied
when pugiliStic encounters were more
popular here. The seating capacity of
the gymnasium now in use is not more
than LOCO to 1900, but soon after
o'clock this evening
Every Seat Was Occupied
and in the street outside the crowd was
almost as great. The best of order pre-
vailed, though within the building there
was continued hum and murmur of eX-
citement 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 atten-
ton, land went to their dressing rooms i'm
medIateiy. Betting this evening gen
orally continued at the same odds in
JackSOn'S favor which had prevailed
during the past twenty-four hours, S1OO
to $50, and 500 to S65 were the usual
figures. 1t was some minutes after 9
O'Clock when jackson and Corbett, with
their seconds, entered the ring. Both
principals were received with cheering.
During the few minutes that followed
while the gloves of the men were
being adjusted, every eye in the build
ing was turned on the men. and there
was general expression of commenda-
ton at the excellent form they pre-
sented. The weights. as near as could
be obtained, were Jackson 1877, Corbett
1S5. thought it was claimed by some that
the difference was even greater than
that. After the gloves were adjusted
the men advanced and shook hands.
Time was called for the first round
at $3.50.
Account by Rounds.
Round One-Few seconds were spent in
preliminary sparring. jackson led lightly
and clinch followed. The men broke away
slowly; Jackson led with the right and
missed, another clinch followed and Corbett
seemed loath to break away Corbett
touched jackson lightly on the jaw and as
the round closed he received a left-hander
IN the ribs.
Round Two-Corbett led, and, in the clinch
which followed. he forced Jackson against
the ropes; when they came to center Jack
son led twice, but failed to reach his man
very hard. Corbett made vicious half-arm