Boxing Match
Captain Loomis, often noted for his physical stature, was also known for his mental abilities and common sense, as illustrated in the second of these two articles.
From the Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1892:
And one week later, on December 28, the following appeared:
[Sources: 1) Los Angeles Times newspaper, December 21, 1892, page 10; 2) Los Angeles Times newspaper, December 28, 1892, page 2.]