The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-14
PALMER SAILS FOR HOME.
Will Return Soon and Ask for Another Go
Mt McGoyern.

Will Return Soon and Ask for Another Go
at McGoyern.
The McGovern- Palmer fight OF Tuesday was
widely discussed by the sporting fraternity
yesterday, and 1t was the concensus OF opinion
that the two boys should meet In the ring
again. Contrary to expectations. however.
Palmer left for England yesterday. He de-
parted on the steams hip New York. and with
him went his manager. A. F. Bettnson Matt
Palmer. his brother; Sammy Blackjack ana
Jem Ball. The defeated English champion
seemed to be morose yesterday. His demeanor
had changed. and he was not so clipper and
reconciled to his fate as he was few minutes
after tho battle. The realization OF losing his
title had apparently dawncd uuon him.
There was gloom among Palmer's entire
party. Before he sailed Palmer said to THE
SUN reporter:
II can't believe am beaten. was Defeated
by an accident and the whole contest was
fuke In my estimation. l have fought men
just as strong and aggressive as McGovern.
Erne Stanton Is built on the same lines. yet
knocked him out twice. Dave Sullivan was
considered n strong chap. but l easily out
pointed him. should say. taking this all in
consideration. that McGovern is indeed very
fortunate fellow. have engaged In hundreds
OF battles and never lost one. To get beaten so
quickly Ia what puzzles me But l suppose IL
was my lot and 1t is no use to kick. l will re-
turn 70 America again. 1 have been nicely
thanks for all the courte estes shown me. 1 win
are matched to box on Oct 10 at the National
sporting Club. and have our forfeits W: hear
win oU% hm back w to hs az
deayor to induce McGovern to fight me again
Palmer said that by losing over McGovern
his prestige II EnglSnd T ,Sl not be ysrS
Gid not make good night; III admit but they
sesa R Rasd he
was not the most talked Of fghterdn the world.
The little GShsmpion Th9 y mod est end IKE,
extraordinary had happened. He takes his
victory as a matter, OF fact. Despite, this. he
wanted to do him honor Yssterday he vent YER"
to his home IN Brooklyn and visited his pa
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fight" said McGoyern. Palmer is good fell
low and believe he can defeat a lot of other
george pxon sn' viii M back oe w
against the d4sky champion for $4,000 aside,
before the battle and he has to stick to his
ITord, would p meyer have hay forged Dixon
bet why won't meet him. /"
Ts' tSs
fought for was equally divided, This fact was
recently foreshadowed in THE Sun but denied
at the time, Manager W. b. Gray says that the
pictures OF the battle are perfect and will be
exhibited in two wssss oh The 7 5feespts it. was
side receiving percentage OF the picture
privileges. also got 10 per cent. OF every dollar
over 100000 taken in at the door.
Several clubs are willing to give a tidy sum
for fights between McGovern and Dixon and
Island Club. it was reported. would hang up
$4,000 for the last named pair. The same
club IT was said is also prepared to give So
cldod next winter. Mike l'adden OF the Broad
way A. c. says his club vii bid Just az m UGH
I.enox clubs. McGoyern may meet Eddie
Sprague OF Streator | H.. before hn goes on tho
road He signed articles to box SprHRue at the
Greenwood club before he met Palmer. Tom
ORourke said yesterday that If McGovern
really meant it, he would agrec to wager $1,000