The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-11
SOLLY SMITH KNOCKS OUT JOHNNIE
GRIFFIN.
The California Boy Much the Shorter
in Stature and Reach, But His Rushes
tree Lad-Jim Corbett and Parson
Davies Post Forfeit for a Fight
Between the Champion and Peter
Jackson.
Special to the RECORD UNION.

John Griffin of Braintree tonight at
tracted crowd of over 1000 people. The
men fought for a purse Of $4,000 and also
the title of worlds feather-w weight cham
pionship. At noon they weighed in at
the clubs scales, and in each instance
they failed to tip the stipulated weight of
122 pounds. Both Griffin and Smith have
good records, and as a consequence a
throng gathered at the ringside. George
Dixon, the lZ0-pound champion of the
world, was on hand, and before the con-
test between Griffin and Smith challenged
the winner to a fight to finish for
purse and side wager of from $1,000 to
$4,000. The little colored boxer was
heartily cheered when he took his seat in
one of the boxes.
Both Smith and Griffin were in excel
lent shape, they having trained almost
up to the last moment.
AS curtain-raiser. Jimmy Barry of
Chicago and Pete Shea of Portland, Or,
were scheduled for a ten-round go. Both
lads are in the bantam weight line, and
went into the ring at 105 pounds.
James j. Corbett of California was
present. When James Corbett walked
through the clubhouse to a box at the
right of the ring, every man throughout
the entire arena stood up in their seats
and yelled themselves hoarse. Cries for
a speech were called for, but he only re-
sponded by lifting his hat. He was ac-
companied by Billy Delaney and num-
Der of other well-known men.
President O'Malley made fitting adj
dress, and spoke in very sympathetic
manner about the firemen who lost their
lives at the worlds Fair, and announced
that the club would donate $3.50 for re-
lief fund.
Corbett was loudly asked for, and after
being persuaded, jumped into the ring
and shook hands with President
O'Malley, and then said: Gentlemen,
am glad to see you all. have come to
announce that L am anxious to meet
Peter jackson. The reason l speak is
because his manager, Parson Davies, is
here tonight. l have here a check for
$4,000 to fight Jackson at any time"
Parson Davies at this jumped into the
ring and responded: "Gentlemen, J. ].
Corbett has just announced that Jackson
followed him all over the country. deny
this. 1 have had $500 posted with the
New York Clipper for year, and he has
failed to cover it,
Corbett said Davies should name the
time and post the money.
mo, you name the time" said Parson.
After haranguing for some time it was
agreed to fight some time in November,
anA
O'Malley.
The bantams, Barry and Shea, stepped
into the ring at 1905, seconded by Harry
Gilmore, Tommy White and Young
Critic. Patsy Fitzgerald acted as time
keeper. Shea was looked after by Tom
my Hanley, Too Lavigne and James
Green. Jerry Daily was timekeoper.
Round one-Both acted on the defensive.
Barry led with his right, and fell short.
Pete Shea attempted the same tactics.
but also failed to land. They clinched.
and at the breakaway Barry again
landed on the neck. Jim led twice and
caught Shea on the forehead. Barry
landed twice in the face as the gong
sounded.
Round two-In this round Barry com
menced by rushing his opponent. The
Chicago lad landed on Shea's neck. He
repeated this performance, and Shea
swung but fell short. Savage infighting
followed, in which Barry landed when
and where he liked. Shea was knocked
down by right on the ear. He clinched
after regaining his feet. Shea landed on
Jimmie's neck, and received a hot one in
return.
Round three-Both rushed to each
other, but with little result. Barry
landed on Shea's stomach. Shea landed
two on Barry, and knocked him to the
ropes. They cinched, and at the break
away Barry landed on Shea's neck. Shea
got in some terrific ones on Barry's kid
neys, which had telling effect. Jimmy
landed hard on Pete's neck, knocking
him to the ropes. Both were badly
winded at the ring of the gong.
Round four-Shea appeared to be tired.
and Barry took advantage and landed on
Pete's neck. Pete retaliated with a hot
one on the stomach. Hot infghting took
place. Shea knocked Barry down with
right on the neck. Jim responded with
lNO III the lace. Dairy landed and
knocked Pete staggering. Barry knocked
Pete down twice. He has him grogrv
and knocked him down, and when he
arose was pushed over and was counted
out.
SMITH AND GRIFFIN.
The event of the evening, of which
Johnny Griffin and Solly Smith contest
ed for the featherweight championship of
the world, followed Immediately after
Barry and Shea had finished their bout.
Both lads appeared to be in the best of
condition. Griffin had the advantage in
both height and reach, but was offset by
Smiths compact form. They were heart
lily cheered when they entered the ring at
1:O4 o'clock. Griffin was looked after by
John Greedom, William Crowley, Nat
Homes and Jimmy Carroll. 3. H. Ben
ton was timekeeper. Smiths seconds
were Sam Fitzpatrick, Seward Smith and
Joe Choynski. Wyatt Erp was time
keeper.
Round one.-The two featherweights
spared cautiously for an opening, Grit
fin lowered far above the short and stout
form of Smith. Solly was very shifly.
He led, but fell short. He led again with
with a swinging right, but Johnny