The San Francisco call., 1910-03-06
Broughton turned frowning What
the butcher to say of me?" he demanded.

Cleveland. Hes there the rail with court
OF his hangerson. and to hear him he's beaten you
30 times within the hour"
Brouehton made gesture of impatience. From all
accounts he's rare pucked one at the talking Let's
how he viii talk with me listen. He shoudered
way through the throng in the direction indicated
by Cleveland.
1t was a day Of racing at Hounslow and the course
lined by the thousands come from London for the
days sport. Gentility and commonalty were mingled
on the green, gold lace hobnobbing with fustian
Broughton himself for many years the undisputed
champion Of the science Of sel-defense" had arrived
in company with the duke of Cumberland, he of Cul-
loden his friend and patron 1t was that distinguished
sportsman that Captain Cleveland now sought out
He found him standing near his coach.
There's good game afoot your highness,' said
Cleveland, eagerly. What would you say match
between Broughton and Slack. the butcher?"
Now that was well thought Of" said Duke William,
warmly This fellow Slack is hardy and courageous
fighter. know of no one, save only George Taylor,
so likely to give Broughton close brush. Have they
= come together"
They are together now chuckled Cleveland.
though what viii come of it is not sure as yet BY
great good luck was near the rail when I heard
Slack baVlag fire and thunder among his friends you
may be sure He nfsoalled Broughton and hastened
TO de our champion she good service of an informer.
Yoa know how quick he is to stand upon his name and
reputation"
"Cood,~ said the duke Slack should find hackers
If he is minded to enter the ring"
lie VIII" answered Cleveland. He has quite
following at slaughters. Your highness viii have no
trouale finding takers for your money, though the
odds. may be long"
The duke rubbed his hands cheerfully Rare sport
and big wager. Cleveland What more can we ask?
And for other reasons we should be glad to see
Broushton put 10 it, lie has had no serious contender
these many years and the man was growing insutfer-
able with his grumbling and his humors This should
set him on edge"
he has very small opinion of Slack" said Cleve-
land, The so that the butcher was but recently
beaten by George TAYLOR"
And hard. clean fight it was" nodded the duke.
Slack is promising and win mill until he can not lift
hand"
You have no doubt of Broughton's superiority"
what doubt could I have? Broughton has beaten
Taylor and TAYLOR whipped Slack Broughton is
invncible The butcher is sIoggng hitter. of good
bottom and courage. [ have seen him stand up with
Dan Smith, the Suffolk champion for long hour
when he weaving on his legs and his second ready
to cry the word and he won in the end. But he can
stand Broughton."
BrOughton Like an Ok
Your highness is undoubtedly right" said Cleve-
land. though slacks youth and strength will make
with battle in his eye"
The great boxer was shoudering his way through
the crowd toward his royal patron, wnom he salued
as he came up. He was man of tremendous build.
mighty limbs and erect pose, just under six feet in
height and figure Of note in any gathering Origin
ally Thames waterman, he had practiced the manly
art Of foil play, back sword cudgeling and boxing"
since the days of Fig, the first great public fighter
From 1743, seven years before, his amphitheater in
Oxford road had been the acknowledged center of
pugilism, where he managed the best matches of the
time and taught the young boods of the town the
games in which he was unchallenged master.
Broughton's following numerous and arsto-
cratic and since the failure of George Tayors rival
establishment be had enjoyed uninterrupted pros
perity. The duke of Cumberland had taken him under
his special protection and the pugilist had accom-
panied his royal friend during tour of the continent
Through the same benefactor Broughton had beep
made yeoman Of the guard and had attained recog-
milton in court circles In appearance the champion
was graceful and of great symmetry His expression
was frank and engaging, manly and dignified His
Light eyes were remarkably keen and contributed NO
little to the impression of confidence and command
fpl F4 xybO in
Well Jack said the duke, Cleveland tells me
YOU have met the butcher. What did you make with
hing
Little eno-gh." said Broughton, with the blunt
straightforward manner he adopted toward ALL gentle
kna simple 1T sticks in nay head that this Slack is