The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-31

LONDON, May 3O.-The sole topic OF con
Versation among the sporting fraternity
today was the expected fight tonight be
tween Peter Jackson and Frank Slavin
The high price charged for admission
prevented the usual thrOng of spectators
from witnessing the battle. Jackson, who
had been in training at Brighton, arrived
IN London this afternoon, accompanied by
his hacker, Parson Davies. The latter said
that he was perfectly satisfied with Jack
sons condition, and felt confident that he
would win jackson, Davies added, would
enter the ring at 203 pounds.
Slavin arrived from his training quarters
at o'clock this afternoon. He fought
fully ten pounds lighter than jackson.
He was reported to be in splendid con-
dttion and his hackers predicted that he
would have an easy victory.
Mr. Angle, who held that position in the
Sullivan Mitchell affair in France. refereed
the fight. Betting today was more active
than it had been before Odds of II to S
on Slavin were freely taken by the repre-
sentativeS of the California club and the
Australian admirers of jackson. The men
were to be present at the club house at 9
o'clock, but it was midnight before they
entered the ring.
The National club was crowded to suffo-
cation tonight with spectators anxious to
witness the fight. The entrance became
so obstructed that the owners of the
building refused to allow any more TO
enter without tickets. Two huddred DO
licemen kept or,Ser in the club house,
where a surging mass had assembled with
the expectation OF gaining admittance.
Lord Lonsdale opened the proceedings
with speech, and the fight then began.
After the first few rounds it was evident
that Slavin had no chance against the
bigger man; but he always came up pluck
sly. In the tenth round Slavin was Knocked
helpless against the ropes, being in a terri
BILE condition from the fearful punishment
received.
Round /. Jackson lead off with light
taps on Slavin's neck. Prolonged sparring
then ensued Slavin did not force the
fighting, as had been expected of him
jackson, though he did not nit with much
force, kept his long hand constantly in
Slavin's face. Slavin clinched, He then
tried to land a left on Jackson's face, but
the latter jumped away and the round
ended evenly.
Round 2 Slavin made n savage rush at
his antagonist as though he intended to
anEihilate him, but Jackson always had
his long left arm in Slavins face Three
times Slavin rushed 10 close quarters,
with the same futile result. Jackson then
took the initiative and drove his left and
right ip quick succession on Slavin's BODY.
SlsYin appeared TO be tiring as the round
closed.
Round g. This round opened amid in
tense excitement. jackson kept proddng
Slavin in the body and left eye, and theeye
began to show signs of closing. Slavin
kept leading in, but try as he would,
he always failed to land his dangerous
right on his antagonist. In the last minute
of the round splendid rally occurred
Slavin hit harder and jackson struck more
frequently. Both we're hard at work when
time was called. Many bets were won and
lost on this stage of the contest, as many
wagers had been made that the fight would
not last three rounds.
Round T. Slavin was first to get to work |
jackson seemed to have already taken his !
rivals measure, and every time Slavin !
rushed in he met the negro's left. The |
Sound closed with Jackson having a shade |
the best of the exchanges.
Round D. Both men started in and fought |
through the round at terrific pace, each /
doing his utmost to win.
Round g. Slavin worked Jackson into A /
corner and landed two heavy blows on the |
ribs. The negro jumped aud landed a
swinging left and right on Slavn's head. !
Round Z. jackson, time after time, |
banged his left in Slavin's face and before /
the round was half over Slavin's left eve |
was nearly closed.
Round s. Jackson was now perspring /
freely; but he seemed to be fresher than |
his opponent jackson again banged away /
hJ olaNln lOr ali his worth and had the /
best of the round at the finish, odds Of 6 10 {
being laid on him at the close
Round g. Slavin made grand effort to |
keep on equal terms with jackson, but |
received several more stinging left handed
blows on the mouth and eye Jackson
was swinging his right with great effect.
and had the best OF the exchanges when
the two men were ordered TO their corners.
Round 10. Slavin came up very game
but he was weaker than he looked. A fter
q few exchanges Jackson landed a swing
ing right-handed blow on Slavin's throar.
sending him against the ropes. Before
Slayln was able to recover jackson was on
him with both hands, Slavin being daged
from the effects of this terrible punish
ment. The negro fought him all around
the ring and succeeded in knocking him I
out IN the first two minutes OF the round.
jackson was then declared the winner
amid terrific cheering.
The ring was twenty feet square. instead
OF twenty-four. the usual dimensions
The contest was one Of the fairest seen in
a long time.
LONDON, May 30-Ted Pritchard is
TO fight Jim Hall within three
months for 1000 side, plus the best
purse offered. The money has been de-
posted
NEW YORK, May 30.-Burns whipped Cal
Mccarthy In eight rounds az the Conev
Island Athletic club tonight