The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-11
The Californian Defeats
Griffin.
DONE IN FOUR ROUNDS.
Champion Corbett Declares His Will
ingness to fleet Peter jack
son in the Ring.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

Smith OF California and John Grlfnn OF
Braintree, Mass, Tonight attracted
crowd of over 1000 people to the quarters
of the Columbian Athletic Club. The
men fought for a purse Of $1,000 and the
title of feather-welght champion of the
world. AT noon they weighed-in at the
clubs scales and in each instance they
failed to tip the stipulated weight OF 12o
pounds.
Both Griffin and Smith have good rec
ords, and as consequence tbrong gath-
cred at the ringside. George DIXON, the
100 pound champion of the world. was on
hand, and before the contest between
Griffin and Smith, challenged the winner
to a fight to finish for a 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 excellent
shape, they having trained almost up to
the last moment.
AS a curtain-raiser Jimmy Barry OF Chi
cago and Pete Shea of Portland, Or, were
scheduled for a ten-round 60. Both lads
are in the ban tam weight line and went
in to the ring at 105 pounds.
Tom Williams and James j. Corbett, OF
California, were present. When James
Corbett walked through the clubhouse to
a box at the right of the ring every man
throughout the en- tire arena stood up in
his seat and yelled himself hoarse. There
were cries for speech, but the champion
only responded by lifting his hat. He was
accompanied by Billy Delaney and num-
ber of other well-known men.
President O'Malley made fitting ad-
dress and spoke in very sympathetic
manner about the fremen VINO had lost
their lives at the Worlds Fair. He an
nounced that the club would donate $3.50
for relief fund.
Corbett was again loudly asked for, and
after being persuaded the big Californian
jumped into the ring and shouk hands with
President o. Malley. He then said:
Gentlemen, | am glad to see you all. l
have come to announce that | am anxious
to meet Peter jackson. The reason l
speak is because his manager. Parson Da-
vies is here tonight. have here a check
for $4,000 to fight Jackson at any time"
Parson Davies at this jumped into the
ring and responded: Gentlemen, Mr.. j.
j. Corbett has jus. ann snnced tha. Jack
son has followed him all over the country.
l deny this. have had S25oO posted with
the New York Clipper for year. and he
has failed to cover it,"
Corbett said Davies should name his
time and post his money.
mo, you name the time" said the Par
son.
After haranguing for some time it was
agreed to fight in November and each
posted $1,000 with President OMalIy.
The bantams, Barry and Shea. stepped
into the ring at 1905. Barry was sec
ended by Harry Gilmore. Tommy White
and young Griffo, while Patsy Fitzgerald
acted as timekeeper. Shea was looked
after by Tommy Hanley. Tom Lavigne
and James Green. Jerry Daily was his
timekeeper.
Round Both acted on the defensive.
Barry led with his right but fell short.
Shea attempted the same tactics. but also
failed to land. They clinched and at the
breakaway Barry again landed on the
neck. Jim lead twice and caught Shea on
the forehead. Barry landed twice in the
face as the gong sounded.
Round Pin this round Barry CON-
menced rushing his opponent and landed
on Shea's neck. He repeated the perform
ance and Shea swung, but fell short. Then
there was some savage infghting, 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 Jimmy's neck and received
a hot one the in stomach in return.
Round 3-Both rushed at each other
with but little result. Barry landed on
Shea's stomach and Shea landed two on
Barry, knocking him to the ropes. They
then cinched, and at the breakaway Barry
landed on Shea's neck. Shea got in some
terrific ones on Barry's kidneys which had
a telling effect. Jimmy landed hard on
Pete's neck. knocking him TO the ropes.
Both were badly winded at the ring of the
gong.
Fourth round - 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 in
fighting ensued. Shea knocked Barry
down with right on the neck Jim re-
sponded with two in the face. Barry
landed and knocked Pete staggering.
Then Barry knocked Pete down twice.
He had him groggy and knocked him
down again. and when he arose he was
puSueU OVcI anu WIS CUuDttu cut.
The event of the evening in which John
Griffin and Solly Smith contested for the
feather-weiRht 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 these were offset by Smiths
compact form.
They were heartily cheered when they
entered the ring at 10:4S o'clock. Griffin
was looked after by John Creedon, Will
liam Crowley. Nat Holmes and Jimmy
Carroll. B. II. Benton was the time
keeper. Smiths seconds we're: Sam Fitz-
patrick. Seward Smith and Joe Choynski.
Wyatt Erp was time-keeper.
Round l. The two feather weights
spared cautiously for an opening. Griffin
lowered far above the short and stout
form Of Smith. Solly was very shifty. He
led snd fell short. He led again with
swinging blow. but Johnny ducked and
escaped. They clinched and Griffin landed
on Solly's cheek. Soly rushed to the
ropes. He uppercnt Griffin at the ropes.
Solly swung wildly and did all the rushing.