The morning call., 1892-12-04
THE RING.
Johnson of Sacramento Answer
Kitchen of the OIympic Club.

NItCnen OF the olympic Club.
Scientifically speaking the members OF the
California Climb should be treated to great
evenings sport OIL the sth inst.
Doe OConnell and George Dawson are
unquestionably masters of the art OF self
defense. and very pretty exhibition Of
goods quickly and forcibly delivered will be
witnessed. The admirers of boxing have
seen Dawson perform and are consequently
in position to figure correctly on the Aus.
tralian's chances against any man of his
class.
Dawson is not only clever but is also a
good general, as was proven in his fight
with Needham. He has one drawback.
however. and that is his fondness for drop
ping to the carpet, without being hit, TO
avoid punishment. When he fought Gala
cher be sought refuge on all fours to avoid
the Oaklander's dangerous swings. The
referee should have cautioned him not 10
repeat the trick. as 1t was not in accordance
with QueeDsberry rules. Dawson's great
blow IS what pugilists call ''the kidney
blow" 1t Is delivered when least expected
by an opponent and is very effective.
CConnell has never appeared in any OF
the rings OF the local clubs, and for that
reason most of the sports cannot very we'll
form an opinion as TO what he is capable OF
doing. According to the best Eastern au-
thorities, he Is an extremely clever fellow.
who Is capable OF giving a good account OF
himself IN any company. 1t is said that he
carries ca, very dangerous left. which puzzles
the most experienced boxers. With this
weapon he has easily defeated many oppo-
nents. If n line on his ability to puncb can
be drawn from the way he hits The bag. il
can be safely said that the Australian will
have to look out for storm. as OConneil
is lightning.
Mckenzie. who was defeated by Dobhs.
the coored pugilist, not long ago. will have
another chance OF redeeming his lust honnrs
In few days, as he is TO meet Gus Herco,t.
protner Oh Dung Mitchell. In a contest to
a hnish at the Palo Alto Club Mckenzie
Is clever and would be to-day one Of the
leading men In his class were il not for the
TACT OF his weakness of heart" which he
shows when fighting an uphill battle.
foung Hereott has had the advantage of a
but that his brother will have him good and
nj Tor hard engagement on the evening of
the 9Th inst. lie stands an excellent chance
OF defeating his clever opponent.
The Pacific Club will certainly give a
great evenings sport on the 14th, when
conclusions. Smith is said to have inn.
proved wonderfully since he was last seen
In THIS city. The fact that he wbipped GIea-
son and Maber In such short order has given
MIN quite standing In the pugilistic firma-
ment. Ii Smith can fight with his fsts as
Aop.uJ 40 40 Soh Win MS tongue, Nee1ham
VIII nave 10 carl away the short end of the
purse. "a VIZ
Tia Palo Alto Club has matched Billy
Gallagher of Oakland and iron faced
Jimmy Burge of Australia. This contest
Will certainly prove what Burgess capacity
Is for taking solid punishment
Recently II was stated In The CALI. that
Jack Kitchen of the Acme and Olympic
clubs would be only too pleased to meet
Professor Johnson OF the Sacramento Club
In contest 10 finish at the Olympic Club.
and that the latter club would give the
Sacramentan valuable consideration In