Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
PETER MAHER'S RIGHT.
The Most Powerful Blow known to
the Prize Ring.

The Most Powerful Blow known to
the Prize Ring.
From the New York World
The fist which can deliver a harder blow
than any other fist in the world belongs
to Peter Maher of Dublin, and it may win
him the championship of the world, title
presented to him by James j. Corbett, but
declined by the Irishman, who prefers to
gain it in the ring if he can.
Sullivan in his palmy days was never
able to drive a punching machine to the
registers limit. Maher has smashed two
or three of these registers, and that, too
without trying his best.
SullivanS right fist is larger than
Makers. and it won him more money than
Peters has won, but Maher is young, and
hopes to land a fortune with it before he
gets through.
AS a two-handed fighter, the Irish cham
pion is thought to have few if any equals
His left is almost as effective as his right,
and he has learned how to punch straight
out, instead of swinging in the old wind
mill fashion.
When Maher first came here in 1880, as
a boxer he was not considered clever, but
his hitting powers were the talk of Eng
land and Ireland, for he usually settled any
ring encounters in which he figured with
one punch.
None of the heavy weights cared to
tackle Peter. His friends put up 5000 in
cash, and challenged Sullivan for twice
that amount John L. advised the new
conner to get reputation, and Corbett
preferred to take Charley Mitchell on.
Fitzsimmons, however, jumped a a chance
to box Maher. That encounter was disas-
trous for the Irishman. AS boxer he was
completely outclassed, and he was all but
beaten in the opening round
Recovering himself, however, he let his
right fist CO. and although the blow landed
on the back of 'Lanky Bobs" head, it
came near settling the fight Fitzsmmons
was dazed, and Maher could have finished
him easily had he been accustomed to the
tricks of the ring.
From that round on the New Zealander
danced around Maher, jabbing him with
the left as often he pleased. Peter had
never heard of this style of fighting in Ire
land and was completely disguised
After his defeat Maher determined to take
some lessons in boxing, apd learn how to
side step" -
This pantomime style Of fighting is not
what l like" he remarked, but it seems
to he popular. and I'll practice it myself"
Makers fists may always be depended
upon, for he has never injured them and
is consequently not Handicapped, as Mitch
ell and Corbett have been, by bad hands.
1t is a source of SatiSfac ton to him. there
fore, to know that if he lands with either
fist his fight will rot last TOO long to pre-
vent him from participating in any theater
81 like to get through With my work as
soon as possible" saysHthedirishman. The
public don't care for long fghts'
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ArmIess MANS Coirtship.
From the New York World.
Armless Man dressed in the height oil
fashion, is seen ringing this door bell with
his foot.
Now, to learn my fate!'
Old lady appears at the open door Arm
less Man takes off his hat with his foot
Good evening, Mrs. Bagley. Is Miss
Emma at home?"
Scene: Parlor. Armless Man shaking a
foot with Miss Bagley.
so glad to see you, Miss Em-that is
Miss Bagley."
Scene: Parlor. Armies Man put his foot
on his heart.
Believe me, dearest Emma, you are the
only girl l ever lover
Girl retreats. Armless Man put his hand
kerchief to his eyes with his foot.
rejected. Good heavens, Life is not
worth living"
Girl relents. Arnless Man puts his leg
around her waist. Ny own-my ownr'