Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

Jack McAuIiffe, Retired Light Weight
 Champion, in Town on 1usiness-,
 Warmly Greeted by Sporting Men
 -Givss Them Sound Advice.
 Jack McAuIiffe, retired undefeated lightweight champion of the world, and hero of 387 battles. is spending few days in town on business He is travelling by automobile and is ac- companied by two pedigreed Boston Cheeky. He has been around the world four times and expects to re- turn to his home at Kings Highway, Springfield, Mass, about April 18th, where he specializes in chickens and pedigreed dogs. He recently purchas- a Long Island kennel and considers him the best dog he owns.
 Interesting Experiences.
 MT McAuliffe related a number of interesting stories of the days when prize fighters had to earn their mon ey. and stated that today it is a case of one step and and tangoing. He broke out he was in the theatrical business, but his patriotism got the better of him and he left stage life to become a. Rough Rider under Col. given a government position.
 Harcest battte9s
 He stated his hardest fought bat fish champion. this battle went 73 rounds, and lasted two days. The event took place where the state bath house now stands at Revere Beach, and the battle was fought under the London Prize Ring rules. McAuliffe never got a man anything and for the past eighteen years he has not tasted liquor in any form. but is a strong ad- vocate of eggs and milk. also choco- late and milk.
 An Early Riser.
 McAu1iffe is an early riser, at 530 in the morning he takes an ice-cold bath, then takes a rub down with a Turkish towel seven feet long and 42 inches wide. He then jumps into bed and remains there fiften minutes and then goes for his morning constitu- tionaL
 His bi eakfast consist of one egg. and slice of bread. this amount is sufficient until o'clock in the even Ing, during breakfast and supper he frequently partakes of eggs and milk. Jack is the picture of health. He stands feet 1-2 inches and weighs l92 pounds and for the participant of ss7 won battles he resembles a Phila. ieiphia lawyer more than prize lighter.
 His Last Battle. His last battle of importance in the ing was fought with Billy Myers, oD | he eve of the Sullivan and qCorbett | fight in 1893. He related the story oi | he three American Jacks, Jack Demp- icy, Jack Sullivan and Jack McAu1iffe | Ie recently received an offer to go | nto the theatricals, but stated he | 'efused to accept the offer as he was | lone in the show business.
 A Wonderful Ring. He exhibited to friends ring | which he wears and prizes highly. This ring bears the head of Socrates md was presented to him at the | cafe. in Constitutional 1 qhare, Athens, by the present king firing the time he was crown prince. | The presentation took place during he olpmpie games in 1906. As the ,and played See the Conquerfng I Iero Comes. The ring: is 1900 years For a number of years Jack Nc acing stable at Sheepshead Bay. and aced their horses in different parts f the world.
 Condemns Betting. 1 McAuliffe said he sunk a fortune in his deal and advises all men to re- rain frcm following the ponies.
 He is a member of the Naval Re-
 
 raphs his exact location each morn ng and stated that should there be var he would be one Of the first to .nswer the call In politics he is taunch republican and an ardent fol- ower of Roosevelt.
 Praises Norwich.
 He thinks Eastern Connecticut a eaIthy section, to reside in. He spent | i've days in New London last week, nd thinks Norwich a very up to date ity- Jack McAuliffe was united in mar fage with Sadie Maritime in Sant francisco. 25 years ago last June. Mrs 1cAuliffe at the time of her marriage vas one of the highest paid artists in lght opera.
 Has Five Children.
 MT. and Mrs. McAuliffe have five hfidren, the oldest a young man of f. employed as an estimator, 'al- hougf1 he does not follow in his fath- rs footsteps he was early trained in he art of self defense and is able to ake care of himself. Jack Nc Auliffe recently turned down a fatter- ng offer to travel with the Keith cir uit, but states he will devote his time Q business and raising dogs and hickens, but will not raise trouble.
 Cordially Received. He was. given a cordial reception by porting men in the western section f this state. McAuliffe is an inter- sting talker and relates many hu- norous stories of ring life in the old avs. He said that in these days pugilist does not fight. but wa1tzes round the ring. He referred to the avs when a man had to fight. Such l avs. he said, are gone by.
 For a number of years Jack was in he theatrical business and at one ime had company of 9 members nd had as his leading lady May 1ohe.
 Visited John L. Sullivan.
 Two weeks ago McAuIiffe visited ohm l.. Sullivan. at his farm at Alp 1gton, and found the ex-champion njoying good health. hIcAu1iffe tated that after visiting the trade in his section he would start a sana- or1um at his farm in Springfield, lass, and would devote his time to raining men in different walks inf re who at present are in i'll health. He has letters of recomm mendatfon rom prominent men in this country nd h Europe. One letter in his col fs- r,>xIf !