The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-24

tics into determined opposition to the cN-
hibition OF boxing. II was felt that the
chances were good for a revival OF the
traditions OF tho game.
No cleverer. more slilful moro de.
termined boxer than "Jcm" Mace had
ever stepped within the ropes. Since
lem Belcher. with the possible eXcep-
tion OF Tom" Savers the ring had not
seen man highly gifted, so well
equipped for pugllistic success He was
essentially all that is meant by the phrase
"a natural lighter" Science. speed. res
olution. perfect eye and cool head
were his. and from his first encounter
he had forged ahead steadily TO the front
as one to whom highest honors were due.
II he had smrched his record by throw
ing his first fight with Bob Brettle.
as was generally believed, the fact was
rather to be ascribed TO dishonest man
agement and the unhealthy influence of
grasping promoters than to any taint OF
cowardice in Mace himself.
Born in 1881 he was 81 years old when
he met King. and. though counted among
the ranks of the veteran lighters. had
scarcely run through half his eXtraor-
dinary career. during which he held the
title three separate times. Whom he en-
tered the London ring at the age of IS
he fought at 1856 pounds, but. like other
lightwelghts, notably Sayers. Increased by
twenty pounds or so within few years.
In both battles with King he tipped the
beam at about i5s pounds; His height
was close TO > feet 1O4 inches. His fig
ure was classic in it's proportions. sym
metrcnl graceful. but solidy built. fine
and true I'm every line. He was heavily
but not clumisly muscled about the arms
and shoulders. with a magnificent arch
ing test, fiat loins and rounded hips. His
skin was always clear and firm with
health, free from folds or flabbiness. Pride
OF his perfect physique was always strong
IN him. and training was almost super
fluous. for he kept himself habitualy
on tie edge of fighting trim.
abilities and gifts for all he knew of the
boxing game. but one odd circumstance
had proved oil great value 10 him in as
piring 10 the championship. In carly
tor Of Il booth. wherein. at fairs and
public gatherings. he played the violin,
and incidentally professed TO give in
structions in pueilism. This pursuit of
strangely assorted arts brought him fire.
qucntly TO measure fists against stalWarl
rustic champions, usually mon OF huge
stature. and in demonstrating his. Prov
css upon their mighty frames he learned
the Enacl1 OF handling advcrsaries far
beyond him in size and strength.
Mace the Older.
Tom" King was the junior OF Mace
by four years and was born In Stepncy
In August, 1885. His early life was passed
as sailor, first in the naval later in
the marine, service. In matters pugllis-
tic he ranked as a novice, having APP
pcared in public bur twice prior To his
hrst match with Mace, King was Il
man against whom not the slightest
breath OF professional suspicion was ever
blown. He was big. quiet. Good-na-
tured. speedy, high grade fighter. unslr
passed In courage, strong as "A bullock
and well versed. for all this experience
had been so brief. in the tactics OF the
sport While yielding TO Mace in scien-
tifc attainment. he was tirst-class ring
general had his temper always under
control and never gave away ii chance.
In physical equipment he. apparently
inches i'll height. he stripped al l1s
pounds, or a little less, all sound, hard
grained muscle and bone. Not so COM
pact and finely formed as Mace. lack
ing the smooth, supple grace OF his adj
Ycrsary, he was a more rugged and for
mldable type in appearance. a critical
judge of pugllistIc equipment might have
said that in jaw and mock he fell short
Of desirable solidity and breadth and that
his loins were trinc weak For the
rest he was a hcrculcan figure, built for
heavy work. endurance and effective de-
livery. When the day for the fight, No
Vember 26. 1862. arrived there was trou
BILE and TO spare abroad for enthusiasts
thortics for hundred miles i'm all di-
Tectious were keen TO interfere should
n spot he selected within their jUrlsdic
ton. The final arrangements were kept
with the result that thousands struck
false trails and suffered disappointment.
Early in the morning train bearing tho
boxers and some 300 followers left Lon
boats were 10 convey the party To some
safe place. Az the destination it was
decided that no better ground was availa
bic and the ring was pitched near the
shore
Soon after s o'clock the champion tossed
his hat inside the ropes and climbed
attended by Bob Brettlc and
Bob" Travcrs. a negro. both former
opponents Of his King followed. i'm com
pany with "Bos' Tyler and Jack" Mac
donald, second and bottle holder. Both
men were loudly cheered and acknowl-
edged the greeting modestly, then retired
to their corners TO prepare. Betting was
brisk ut odds OF and Z to 4. the back
crs oiS Mace TO the front and making the
offers. Some heavy wsgers were laid at
the long price.
The men stripped and advanced to the
scratch nj the call ot time under duh
and lcadcu Sky. There was nothing TO
choose between them as to attitude or
condition. Both walked with the firm.
spriusy step of health and confidence, !
showing no hurry or nervousness. En-
pcrts al the ringside declared that
neither man had ever appeared to greater
advantage and that both We're in bet
ter shape than at their first meeting.
They shook hands in friendly fashion
and stood away. awaiting the first move
and watching each other keenly. while
bo- foil I'M n lo. DDcIfipD with