Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-06-09
SLAVIN KNOCKED OUT.
Jackson Wins the Great Pugilistic Contest in
Ten Hard Fought Rounds in the Pres
ence of a Crowded House
the colored Fighter Was Too Clever
and His Arms Too Long.

LoNpoN, May 81 The National club
was crowded to suffocation last night
with spectators anxious q witness the
Slavin-Iacksor fight. The entrance
became ohstructed by the crowd that
the owner of the building refused to
allow more to enter without a ticket.
Two hundred policemen kept order in
the club house, where n surging mass
assembled with the expectation OF he
ing admitted. Lord Lonsdale opened
the proceedings with a speech and the
fight began. After the first five rounds
it was evident that Slavin had no
chance against the bigger man, yet he
always came mp pluckily. In the tenth
round Slavin was knocked senseless
against the ropes, being in terrible
condition from the fearful punishment
he received.
1t was I:lO O'Clock when Jackson
and Slavin made their appearance in
the ring to begin the fight. The usual
prellminaries only occupied a few min
utes.
In the first round Jackson led off
with a light tap on SlaVin's body;
prolonged sparring then ensued. Sla-
vim did not force the fighting at the
great rate expected. Jackson, though
he did not hit with much force. kept
his long left arm constantly in Slavin's
face. Twice Slavin clinched and was
ordered by the referee to break away.
He then tried to land his right on
Jackson, but the latter jumped away
and the round ended very evenly.
Second round-The instant time was
called, Slavin made savage rush at
his antagonist as though he intended
to annihilate him, but Jackson al
ways had his long left arm in Slavin's
face. Three times Slavin rushed to
close quarters with the same futile re-
suit. Jackson then took the initia-
tive and drove left and right in quick
succession OH Slavin's body. Slavin
appeared to be tiring as the round
closed.
Third round-The round opened
amid immense excitement. Jackson
kept prodding Slavin in the mouth
and left eye, and his eye began to
show signs OF closing. Slavin kept
hearing in, hut try rs he would he
always failed to land his dangerous
right on his antagonist. In the last
minute OF the round n splendid rally
occurred when Slavin hit harder and
Jackson struck more frequently. Both
were hard at work when time was
called. Many bets were won and lost
on this stage of the contest, as many
wagers were made the fight would not
last three rounds.
Fourth round-After call oN time.
Slavin was first to get to work. Jack
1 4
measure. Every time Slavin rushed
i'm he met the negro's left, Jackson
having the best of the exchange.
Fifth round Both men started in
and fought through the round at
terrific pace, each doing his utmost to
win.
Sixth round SlaVin worked Jack
son into "a corner and landed two
heavy blows on his ribs. Tre negro
Jumped out and landed n swinging lett
and right on SlaVin's head.
Seventh round-.Iackson time after
time landed his left into Slavin's face
and before the round WAS half over
Slavin's eve was nearly closed.
Eighth Tound-.IacEson was now
perspiring freely, but seemed to be
iresher than his opponent. Jackson
again banged away ut Slavin for all
he was worth, and had the best OF the
round Mt the finish. odds of six to four
being laid on him Mt the close.
Ninth round-Slavin made q grand
effort to keep on even terms with Jack
son, but received stinging lefthanded
blows on the mouth and eye. Jackson
was shooting his right with great effect
and had the best of the exchanges
when the two men were ordered to
their corners.
Tenth round-Slavin came up very
gamey. but weaker than he looked.
After n few exchanges Jackson landed
II swinging right-handed blow on Sla-
wins throat, sending him against the
ropes. Before Slavin had time to re-
cover Jackson was on him with both
hands. Slavin became dazed from the
effects of the terrible punishment. The
negro fought him all round the ring
and succeeded in knocking him ont in
the first two minutes OF the round.
Jackson was declared the victor amid
terrific cheering.
Jackson tipped the scales ut 1913
pounds and Slavin at 1S5 pounds.
Jackson's seconds were Parson Davies,
Joe Choinski and Jem Young. Slavin' =
seconds were his brother Jack, Tom
Williams and Tom Burrows Mr..
Angle was referee. All arrangements
| for the fight were admirable and the
contest one of the fairest seen in n long
| time. An innovation was having tine
ring twenty feet in diameter instead OF
twenty-four. Among the solid bets
recorded are one of $500 to f2O0 on
Slavin, made at the Victoria club, and
one of s2OO to 600 also on Slavin,
at the Criterion.