The morning call., 1891-10-27
A WINNING PEARL"
The Black Fighter Defeats Cor
man in Four Rounds.
A Sharp and Decisive slogging Match at the
Pacific Club-IncOmpetent Time
Keepers Cause Annoyance,

The entertainment of the Pacific Club
opened last evening with f0ur-round con-
test between Billy Woods and James Kelly.
the clever young professional who made
matters so very warm for Flynn, the Seat
tie Cyclone" at Dempsey's benefit
Owing to his long reach Kelly hit Woods
whenever and wherever he pleased.
1t was near o'clock when Harris Martin,
the BLACK Pearl" and Paddy German en-
tered the ring
This was the event of the evening" and it
was remarked that owing to the tug-of-war,
which was going on at the Pavilion, the at
tendance at the fstic contest was materially
lessrned.
NJ. J. Sullivan acted as master of cere-
monies in place of President Dougherty,
who was, to use the latter's own words,
"sliEhtly under the weather"
Frank Mcclure acted as timer for German,
and Billy Mahan held the watch for Martin.
TWO TO ONE.
Betting, prior 10 the contest, was two to
one in favor OF tie BLACK Pearl"
The seconds Of the men were Martin
Murphy and Danny Needham for German,
while Phillips and benjamin looked after
the Pearl Bob FitZslmmons acted as referee.
When the fighters tOed the scratch it was
IL OllGb ltlltBu NtldL ATUIludl HUI q DON Gll III
opponent to toy with. The black fellow
appeared almost out of sight, owing 10 bis
inky hue. His neck and shoulders resem-
bed those Of q thoroughbred Spanish bull.
German looked as If he had trained down
too line, although many competent judges
thought that he was IN just the proper con-
dition for a hard fight.
SOMEWHAT CAUTIOUS.
First round-Nery cautious sparring on
both sides. German at first looked uerv.
Gus, but toward the end Of the round he
made desperate lunge at the Pearl, who
ducked. and German went sprawling on
bis knees More cautious Sparrng, and
German finished the round by landing a
heavy right Oh the Pearls neck.
BLOOD AND A KNOCKDOwN.
Second rOund-After considerable i'd
ding and maueuvering, German swung his
right at the Pearls juguar. The latter
ducked, and Paddy went sprawllng on the
RUPEES. Just as he was regaining his pins
the black fellow smashed at him, but
missed. A rally followed, and heavy hit
ting was done by both lighters. As the
round drew to close Germans mouth was
bleeding, and just as the gong sounded he
was sent to the carpet with right swing on
the jaw.
HAMMER AND T0NGS.
Third rouud-This was very exciting. 1t
was hammer and tongs from the start. Cor
man got some heavy Tlght-haDd smasheS on
the mouth which almost settled his hash.
He however gave the Pearl some good left
punches, and both men were sloggiug, and
about used up when the gong sounded.
German was dazed and bleeding when his
seconds put MIN In his chair.
THE WIND-UP.
Fourth rnund-This bout ended the even
ing's entertainment German came up to
his quarry looking serious and evidently
realizing that he had heavy contract on
l. - L.
smashed his opponent half 4 dozen solid
right aud left hand punches on the neck and
face, which, to bis establishment, did not
seem to bother the cOlOred lad much. A
desperate rally followed, and Paddy was
the receiver general of half DOZEN rights
in the face and neck which made him stag
ger around the ring. He struck back feebly
at his opponent, who, although pretty well
pumped fIOm the hot work, cColly awaited
an opportunity to put his big right
duke on the point Of the Aus
tralian's jaw. German finally ran
against hot shot which knocked him
against the ropes. He remained leaning on
the cords only a second, when he dropped
to the floor, holding his hand and right leg
up IN such manner as would indicate that
he had injured himself somehow. While on
the boards the timers were counting of the
seconds. The official timer finally shouted,
nine, ten, out"
A USELESS PROTEST
Then Mahan protested, saying that Cor
man was only down nine seconds. This
created great low-wOw among those who
were close to the timers and general up
rising looked imminent, when the referee
stepped to the center OF the ring and an
nounced that the Pearl had won and that
no one could dispute the announcement Of
the official referee.
1t was evident that German had enough
of the game. he was weak and apparently
exhausted and would not have lasted an
other round. 1t is safe to say that he has
seen his best fighting days, alike a good
many other invaders who 20 wrong after in
dulgDg in a few years recreation in the
beautiful climate of California.
The Pearl announced that he is prepared
to fight any man OF his weight in the world,
bar none.