The Saint Paul globe., 1898-03-23

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 22-
Jim Jeffries. of Los Angeles, easily de-
feated Peter Jackson in the third round
tonight at Woodward's Pavilion. Jack
son did not make much of a showing
after the first round He displayed
some of his old-time clevernesS in
ducking and jabbing with his left. but
could not land nard enough to stop the
rusheS OF his younger and stronger
antagonist.
Jeffries showed considerable inn
proNement in c!eVernesS, using his
hands with both judgment and precl-
sion. The second round was lively M
Ill Peter got a hard left swing on the
Jaw, which sent him down on his back
He arose only 10 go down again from
the same blow and was saved by the
gong sounding time.
jackson came UP looking fairly fresh
In the third round. but soon received
hard left on the jaw. which made him
Wobble helplessly about the ring. An
ether blow from Jeffries sent him
against the ropes, where he hung un-
able to lift his hands. Jeffries stepped
back awaiting the recovery of his op.
ponent, but as Peter was plainly out
the referee stepped between them and
declared Jeffries the winner
Rousing Welcome.
jackson was given rousing welcome
tonight when he stepped into the ring.
II was Jackson's first public appear
ance here since 1891. when he fought
with Jim Corbett. Woodward's pavil-
ion held the biggest crowd in its his
tory tonight. and the 5000 enthusiasts
gave roar Of welcome when the
husky champion came into view
jackson, who had trained hard for
the fight weighed about 200 pounds.
and. although he had been considered
by many as back number, was pro-
nonunced by physicians to be in per-
feet physical condition. Jeffries weigh
ed 215 pounds and on account of his
weight and strength was favorite in
the betting at odds ranging from 10 to
6 to 10 to s.
Jeffries entered the ring first, fol-
lowed by Billy Delaney, Dewitt Van
Court and Spider Kelly. His appear
ance was cheered. but three minutes
later. when Peter Jackson stepped into
the ring. followed by Patsy Corigan,
Nincent White and Young Mitchell, the
house went wild.
At 9:09 Referee Jim Mcdonald, the
national league base ball umpire. sum-
moned the men to the center of the
ring and gave them the usual instruc-
tionS.
At $40 the gong sounded and the
men came up quickly. Jackson on the
aggressive. trying Jeffries out
BY Rounds.
Round l. Jeffries led with his left. but
fell short. then rushed and again led with a
left. which Peter ducksd. JeffrieS landed
lightly on the body with his right, receiv-
ing a similar blow in return. Jeffres
missed a left swing fer the body but landed
lightly Jackson's head. Peter put a
straight left on Jeffres' bcdy. following
rapidly with a right on the body. a left on
the face, and right near the heart. Then
jackson jabbed Jehres hard in the face:
received hard left on the body in return,
hut concluded the round with two good right
blows on Jeffries' body.
Round > Jeffries missed a hard swing
and jabbed in the face with left JEFF
fries then put good left on Jackson's head
and clfnched. Peter, coming in close, put
in short right over Jeffries' heart jabbing
Jehries hard on the mouth with his left
drawing blood. Jeffries then rushed. but
Peter c!eyerly evaded his swings Jeffries
swung his left on Jacksons jaw. knocking
Peter down again from a left swing lust as
the gong sounded.
In the third round Peter came up fresh
considering the conclusion of the preceding
round. Jeffries landed left and right on the
head. following with repeated blows on
JacksOn's jaw. and Peter went groggy Jef-
fries knocked Peter against the ropes.
helplessy against the ropes. Thereupon the
referee stopped the fight, giving the decision
to Jefries.
kid" Parker. of Boston. finished
Henry Lewis, of San Francisco, in half
q round. Lewis Went down from every
blow and the crowd yelled fake"