The San Francisco call., 1897-09-25
FEATHER WEIGHTS
ARE TO BATTLE
Smith and Dixon Are Now
in Condition tor
Milling.
A Battle That Promises to
Be the Event of the
Season.
An Effort Is Being Made to Get
Jackson and Corbett in
the Ring,

The sports of this city who delight to
witness a frst-class boxing contest are
taking considerable interest in the COM
ing fight between the hard-hitting SolIy
Smith and the colored lad George Dixon.
1t is safe 10 say that the lovers OF the
game of hit and miss will not be disap-
pointed In their expectations of witness
ing a great mill, as Smith and Dixon are
natural born fighters and leaders OF the
class they represent.
They have signed to fight at 120 pounds
and at this weight they expect to enter the
ring strong and able 10 give first-class
account of themselves.
The contest will be held on Monday,
October 4, at Woodward S Pavilion, under
the auspices of the Knicker booker Ath-
letic Club, Of whcn Zeke AbTam is presi-
dent. Tom o. 'Rourke, the Napoleon OF
managers is looking after the interest OF
Dixon, and Smith is cared tor by his
brother. George Green will referee the
contest, and there is no doubt that he WILL
gave general satisfe ctlon.
Pool-selling on the match will open on
Monday, and as the great little hghters
have numerous admirers the betting Is
expected to be heavy.
Owing to the very good battle Smith put
up when he cooked Johnny Griffin of
y
expected that he will start a favorite in
the betting. but be mat us 1t may, Dixon
will be backed heavily, as ne sill retains
his old-time cleYerness and can easily
avoid a rusher. AT close range Dixon IS
dangerous customer. He has pet blow
short rlght-hand cross-wh1ch has
brought down many game fellow, and
unless Solly is careful he may run into
one of those dreamlanders.
The tight promises to he hum mer, and
it is safe to predict that the thousands OF
people who will witness 1t will go away
thoroughly satisfied that they got good
run for their money.
Peter Jackson is enjoying the sights and
receiving q warm Welcome from hosts OF
friends. Peter is not by any means given
to 0raggadocio. His words are: Il have
never issued challenge in my life and
have never flinched from meeting"
Jackson speaks the truth. He has met
the greate,t fighters OF the day and
whipped some great men. He is still open
for engagement, and his motto is first
come tirr served. OF course he prefers TO
meet Corbett to any other man, as the ex-
champion Is owing him return match.
But will COrbett consent 10 second
meeting with the colored gladlator2 1t is
thought that he will not.
Corbett is deeply anxious for another
tryout with FitZ sim mons, and II private
information can be relied upon the clever
James is getting into splendid condition
owing to the excellent care he has taken
of himself since mis- defeat in Carson. He
has his miud firmly fixed upon another
| meeting with Fitzsimmons, and unless
some extraordinary inducements are
offered the Californian will not consent to
meeting with Jackson nor any other
heavy weight while there is a possible
chance for another try for the champions
ship.
1t was whispered around last evening in
sporting quarters that arrangements have
been made between Corbett and Jackson
for some time, with the object ofsholding
great 20-round contest in this city
when the racing season opens. How
ever, Jackson is not here for his bealth
altogether, and the near future may fur
nish some valuable news 10 the sporting
fraternity of this city.
Tom Sharkey is looking for scaIps, and
the sports are just thinking what Tom
will say regarding prospective meeting
with Peter the great. Will Tom draw the
color line2
Those who are desirous of securing good
seats for the Dixon and Smith fight can
now secure them, as the sale will COM
mence to-day at P. NJ. No reserved seats
have been sold up 10 this time.