Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-31
'SLAYIN KN0CKEDOUT
DONE FOR IN TEN ROUNDS By THE
NEGRO JACKSON.
prfse-Ths Contest . Fair
One-Othsr Points.

tBy Angio-Amsrican cable TO the Dispascb.1
LONDON. May 3o.-Peter Jackson. tho
colored pugilist, whipped Jim Slavin In
ten rounds to-day. 1t was complete
knockout. Slavin was the favorite IN tho
betting at all sorts of odds. heavy amounts
being up at 5to2.
LONDON, Mly 3O.-Is was ten minutes
after II O'Clock wuen Jackson and Siavin
made their appearance in the ring to begin
the fight. The usual preliminaries occu-
pied only a few minutes. In the trst
round jackson led Of with light tap on
Slavin's body. Prolonged sparring tnen
ensued. Slavin did not force the lighting
ut a great rate. a. he had been expected to
do. Jackson. though be did not hit with
much force. kept his long left arm con-
stantly in Slayin's face. Twice SHAWN
cllnched 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.
Secopd Round The instant. time was
called Slavin made savage rush at his an-
tagonist, as though he intended to annihi-
late him. But jackson always had MS
long left arm IN SlAv.n's face. Three
times Slavin rushed TO close quarters. with
the same futile result. Jackson then TOOK
the initiative, and drove his left and right
In quick succession on Slavin,s Dody;
Slavin appeared to be firing as the rouno
closed.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
Third rouud-The round opened amid
intense excitement. Jackson Kept proc,
dim, Slavin in tho mouth and left eye. and
tae eye began to show signs OF closing; DIN
yin kept bearing in. buttry as he would. no
- e. Ia )on II.
on hrs Antagonist In the last minute OF tue
round a splendid rally occurred, wheh
Savin hit harder and Jackson struck more
freauently. Both were hard at work wnen
time was called. Many bets were won ana
lost at this stage of the contest. as many
wagers had been made that the tight wouio
not last three rounds.
Fourth Round-After the call OF time
Slavin was the first to get to work, Jack
son seemed to have already taken his
rivals measure. Every time Siavin rushed
he met the negro's left, Jackson having
shade the best of the exchanges. .,
Fifth Roundabout men started In ana
fought, through the round at terrihc
pace, each doing his utmost to win.
Sixth Round-Slayin worked Jackson
into corner and landed two heavy blows
on his ribs. The negro jumped out and
landed swinging lett and right on Slay-
ms head.
sLAvIS's PEEPER CLOSED.
Seventh Round-Jacks time after
time. banged his left into Slavin's face,
and before the round was half over Slav-
| ms left eye was nearly closed.
Eighth round-Jackson was now per-
splrine freely, but he seemed to be fresher
| than his opponent. Jackson again banged
away as Slayin tor all he was worth, and
bad the best of the round at the finish,
odds OF siA TO four being laid on HIN at
| the close.
Ninth round-Slavin made grand effort
| 10 keep on equal terms with Jackson, but
received several more singing leit-hand
blows in the mouth aud 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.
JACKSON THE VICTOR.
| Tenth Round-Slavin came up very game,
| but he was weaker than he looked. Alter
a few exchanges. Jackson landed swing
| ing right-handed blow on Slayin's throat
sending him against the ropes. Before
| Slayin was able to recover Jackson was or
| him with both hands. Slayin became
| dazed from the effects of this terrible pun,
| ishment. The negro fought him ell around
! the ring and succeeded in knocking hin
out in the first two minutes of the round
Jackson was then declared the victor annie
| terrific cheering.
Jackson tipped the scales at 1876 pounds
and Slayln ut 1856. Jackson's seconds were
"Parson" Davies, Joe Cherinsky, and Del
| Young. Slavin's seconds were his brother
Jack, Tom Williams, and Iom Burrows
| MIR. Angle was referee. All the arrange
ments for tho fight were admirable. ant
the contest was one OF the fairest seen II
| long time.