THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE RING.

Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 210, 31 January 1866, Page 3

THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE RING.

Alluding to the failure of a contest for this event, Bell's Life of September 30 says : — " On Thursday Jem Mace attended at our office and received the forfeit of £120 in his late match with Wormald. Jem who appeared in excellent health nd condition, expressed great disappointment at the premature termination of the match, to which he had looked forward with confidence as a triumphant finish to his crreer. He informed us that, under the circumstances, he had given up all idea of going to America, as he indulged a hope that he might yet have one more shy for the belt for which he is now willing to enter into articles to fight any one, on the usual terms, within a twelvemonth. The following day Jem Mace again called to borrow the belts, and he accidentally met poor Joe Wormald, who, although not suffering so much pain as previously, was still but the shadow of his former self. Mace appeared much concerned at the appearance of the ex-Champion, and stated that although he was much chagrined at not having another chance to have a shy for the belt, and was by no means a gainer by the transaction, yet he would assist him to the extent of his power, and handed a fiver to Joe, and promised to show at Joe Wormald' b benefit with his trophies, &c. Mace said he could not afford to bo idle, and at once issued a chal< aenge to fight any man in the world in one, two three, four, five, or six months for any amount . or will fight any one for the Championship &n,d* £200 a sido, according tk the ruleg,