The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-19
in THE REALM
OF THE FIGHTERS
Jefries' Condition Was
Much Improved Yes
terday.
NATIONAL CLUB RULES.
Choynski and McAuliffe Indus.
triously Training for Their
Contest.
OLD BARNEY AGAIN EXCITED.
Peter Maher Now Thinking of Chal.
longing Corbett for Another
Battle.
OLD BARNEY AGAIN EXCITED.

Contrary to report printed in an even
ing paper that Jeffrles, who was to have
met Van Buskirk before the National Club
the 25th instant, is in very critical con-
dition. it may be stated on the authority
of DR.. Mccarthy, the attending physician,
that Jeffries' condition is very much i'm
proved and that his speedy recovery is
hoped for.
Managers Gibbs and Groom say that as
soon as Jeffries is in good condition again
he will be matched under the auspices OF
the National Club against some man of re-
pute in the sporting world. There is no
doubt that the winner of the coming Nc
Auliffe- Choynski contest will receive the
preference.
An excellent feature introduced by the
National Club in its articles of agree
ment is that any man striking his oppo-
nent in a breakaway is guilty of foul.
That this is an excellent provision can ad-
nit of no question. Although under
Marquis of Queensberry rules fighter is
permitted to strike in a breakaway, the
public cannot be educated TO the point of
accepting it and always raises hue and
cry of foul when it is done. 1t has
also been prolific cause of police inter-
ference, as the slower man will generally
hang onto his opponent, fearing a blow in
case he loses his hold.
All the fighters are in training for the
various bouts. Steiner is working hard
to put himself in fit condition to meet
Van Buskirk on the evening of August 25
at the Grove-street Theater and from all
accounts will make good battle, as in
addition to being large and clever man
he has had the advantage of ten months
experience as sparring partner to Fitz-
simmons.
Choynski is also in severe training for
his match with McAuliffe at Wood ward s
Pavilion the evening OF the 28th inst.
Every afternoon he and George Green
have rafting sparring set-to at the
lympic Club. The intention is to fight
hard for the whole eight rounds.
Old Barney Farley came rushing into
young" Mitchell's saloon day or so
ago and demanded excitedly to know if
the articles OF agreement between "chrys-
anthemum" Joe and the mission giant"
did not call for decision. When he was
Informed that the point could not be con-
sdered as finally settled Barney exploded
with excitement.
"They must! They must!" no ejacu-
lated. "My boy Joe is going to make the
fight of his life. and we don't want any
draws in this fight. No, sir; we want a
decision"
Barney's mind was set at rest with the
statement that Graney would be seen
about it, and perhaps it could be arranged
that way. Graney has not yet concluded
whether he is willing or not.
Certain rumors have been in circulation
that Gallagher intended to ''fiunk" his
fight with George Green for Septem Der 2.
Yesterday Manager Groom Indignantly
denied this. He said letter had been
received from one of Gallagher's trainers
saying he was getting into fine condition
and was confident of Desting Green on the
date named.
The sale of seats for the McAuliffe and
Choynskl contest will begin on Thursday.
Several changes lave been made in Wood
wards Pavilion, and it now has seating
capacity of 5000. An excellent view of
the ring can be had from all parts OF the
building.
Peter Maher has again reached the con-
clusion that he should have another trial
at Corbett. Quinn, his manager, says he
has about concluded to challenge James.
If Corbett is willing to fight unknown
men like Tom Sharkey lie thinks he
should be willing 10 give Maher a show.
Jack McAuliffe says his mill with
Jimmy Carroll is still on, and that he will
probably meet him In October. In case
Jack wins he will challenge kid
Lavigne.