The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-12

it necessary to do SO. Personally, do
not think he will. for possessing every
point that the Englishman does, quick
ness. strength and cleverness, he has a
tremendous advantage in height,
weight and reach. which cannot but
, tend to Mitchelrs discontinue in the
end Whether it be the Englishman's
plan to rush or make a waiting game
of it the result will be the same. Should
he rush, as is generally assumed, Cor
belts remarkable stiffness on his feet
will keep him out of harms way, while
his wonderfully long, quick left arm
will inflict singing and persistent jabs
on the Englishman's headpiece-
| Should Mitchell stand on the defen-
sive and mix matters when driven to
the wall he will prolong the contest,
| but, bar accidents, I do not see how he
can do better. AS he is rugged fell
low and capable of bearing great pun
, ishment the battle may last from thirty
to forty rounds, but hardly think it
will.
think, too. that Corbett will defeat
Peter jackson after his battle with
Mitchell, although they are OF nearly
the same height. weight, reach and
skill, because he is younger and more
! enduring. Moreover, he is trife
! quicker and has led more temperate
! life.
| Very uncertain will be the battle be-
! tween Dixon and gallant little Billy
| Plimmer, of England. who recently
"out-pointed'' Dixon. If the boys fight
at ia instead of 120 pounds. At that
weight | should be inclined TO favor
| Plimmer, as he can be strong and well
! at that weight. which | scarcely be-
! lieve possible of Dixon. although his
hacker asserts he can.
Johnny Griffin, of America, will de-
! feat Fred Johnson. of England, in their
approaching contest, as he is taller.
/ stronger and a far harder hitter than
/ the boy from Albion's shore. In point
OF cleverness they are about equal.
Now. ike all modest men, hate to
I talk about my further plans but will
say tina. after | have had proper rest
and get in first-class shape | will be
ready TO make the next hard battle OF
nv life feel confident that there is
one more fight left in me and am not
only willing but anxious TO meet
any observation-disclosures orty-pound man
F in the world. give or take two
pounds. prefer TO take on "Mys-
+ ferrous" Billy Smith, OF Boston.
the conuueror of Australian Tom VIII
/ liams. above all other men Not that
! / entertain any enmity toward that am
( bilious young gentleman for cherish
( ing a burning desire 10 do battle with
me, but simply 10 convince the public
tina. the structures which some OF
/ Smiths indiscreet friends were pleased
to pass upon your humble servant were
utterly unjust and without foundation
/ in fact. can honestiy-anc those who
know me viii aver that | am not given
to boastinC-assert that l never was
I afraid of any opponent ever faced in
the ring. Perhaps / was bit too
reckless in taking on bigger and
stronger men than myself-at ieas;
( nv best friends say so and II was
paid dearly for ny hardihood- But
1 that is q matter of past history and it
has no place here Certain 1t Is that |
an now willing 10 meet any man OF
my weight breathing. be ne Billy
Smith. of my own country, Dick
T Bur-e. of England. or Tom Tracey, OF
Australia, for any suitable purse or
I stake
/ / wish 20 reiterate as strongly as |
can that harbor no eumify against
/ auy human being AID most eAnAciAlir