The herald., 1897-09-27
THE PRIZE RING


so many of the leading heavyweights
in this country at the same time as at
present. All but two of any prominence
are here, and the absent ones, Goddard
and Felix, are due in the course of
few weeks. All want "crack" at Fitz-
simmons, but the latter insists that he
has retired. From a close friend of the
Australian, however, 1t is learned that
he has no intention Of retiring, but is
holding off all challengers until his right
hand, which he hurt in his fight with
Corbett, gets WELL
A contest between Jackson and Fitz-
lsimmons, if it could be arranged, would
be the most important held in this coun-
| try since Mace and Allen fought, as the
winner would be the first worlds cham
pion since Mace retired.
| Jackson holds the championship of
| England and Australia, while Fitz Is the
Anne rican champion. 1t is very doubtful
| if Fitz could be induced to go into ring
with Jackson, as he always had great
respect for Jackson's 8 fighting qualities
Some time ago he was offered match
with the dusky fistic artist, but drew the
color line.
cisco he has expressed a willingness to
tight Fitz, but he would rather meet
Corbett, to settle their old San Francisco
score. Corbett has also drawn the line
on Jackson. but as he fought jackson
| once it is hardly consistent for him to
avoid another NEE ting.
If Jackson finds he cannot get on
matches with either Corbett or Fitzsim-
mons. he will meet any of the others.
He has already received an offer from
San Francisco club to meet Sharkey
| in ten-round bout. The sporting men
are anxious to have Jackson meet some
one, as they want to see If he has gone
| back, as reports from England led people
Ito believe.
| When Felix arrives from Australia he
will be matched against Bob Armstrong
Owen Zeigler, who recently defeated
Eddie Connolly at San Francisco. has
been selected by the new Tulane A. C.
| of New Orleans to meet young Critic"
lin a twenty -five-round bout October
25th. Critic will have to take better care
of himself, or he will soon be among the
has beens"
Martin Julian, manager and brother
in-law of Bob Fitzsmmons, says: "Fitz
and will be able to stub along for some
weeks yet without borrowing. A hard
winter is coming, but we hope to pull
through. incidentally, permit me to re-
mark that we got the $4,000 purse, and
also the $4,000 stake contributed
by about twenty of Corbett's
friends. We also have COM
Portable share of the variscope. If Cor
| a VT =, IN !, fro
he can win large bunch of money from
me-"
| Articles Of agreement have just been
| signed by George Lavigne and Joe Wal
colt for the most important glove con-
test on the coast since the meeting of
Corbett and Fitzsimmons at Carson
Kid Lavigne has been pronounced the
greatest lightweight pugilist the world
lhas ever known. and Walcott, who Is
naturally a welter-weight, has many
times given evidence of his cleverness
! in the ring. The exercise of great tact
and diplomacy was resorted to to bring
the men together, as they differed ma
terially in their views on the vital ques-
tion Of weight. Tom O'Rourkc, acting
for Walcott, finally conceded a point to
1.-THE Lavigne party, and agreed that his
man should weigh 1876 pounds at p M
on the day Of the contest. The affair will
be handled by Young Mitchell. manager
of the Occidental club, and will take
place early in November in Mechanics
pavilion. The men will fight for rs per
cent of the gate receipts; Of this the
winner takes 80 per cent.
| There is little doubt that Trainer Fred
Hanstead and Backer Malcom McRob-
erts, who have come to Los Angeles.
incidentally to attend the coming races
fbut particularly to secure match with
flames Jeffries for Joe McAuliffe. the