New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
RYAN AND SULLIVAN IN TRAINING.
JIMMY" PATTERSON IN PROPHETIC MooD-JoHN

WOULD NOT HARM DOVE.
Two bartenders stood behind the counter at
james Pattersons sporting house" at Seventh,
ave and Twenty-second-st., yesterday. The usual
number OF liquor dispensers is one, but as Pattcr,
soD is Paddy Ryan's backer in his coming light
with john L. Sullivan at Mad dson Square Garden
| shop unusually brisk. In response TO TRIBUNE
reporters How are things p' Patterson wiped
away All imaginary tear and said:
II an kind of broke mp 70 hear of Captain kyn-
ders death. he abOnt the last OF that genera
ton. honest old man. great in scrapplng-Inatch,
and power in the Democratic party know nm
"Good sign" exclaimed frequenterof tho place.
"Jimmy always grows tender just before he has
achieved a. g'eat success, Ryan's stock ought to
20 up. II is good omen." :,
The delicate little compliment to "Jimmy's"
soulful quantities caused Patterson to surprise tho
boys +" moro than ever, for he set mp tie drinks
for the house" in acknowledgment of it. Ryans
tall form and we'l-knit frame Just then darkened
| the door. lie is the picture OF health aud bodily
the pink of condition" Under his pea
jacket he wore flannel shirt. As Is his custom be
was smiling pleasant well trimmed ,m tmys nmsaehs
rather agreeable manner. but he is not typical
"bruiser." When not in training he wears a Prince
Albert coat and high hat. adorps hls hands with
yellow kid gloves. and gives one the impression
that he is a well-to-do Democratic politician rather
than plug ugly" Ryan, " hen he heard OF the
omen of victory in the coming contest did as rat
terson had done" set them up for he house"
When asked about himself, he said Z" never was
in better trim in my life am paying .trlct atten-
tion TO my training. i walk about 10 or 20 miles
every day. handle light pair of dumb bells and
fight the sand bag little. When l. step upon the
p platfpm Monday night Ill strip at 100 pounds. ,
What are the chances OF your getting the best
of the fghtp
Look at the man." chmcd in Patterson " How
can you ask such question. john L.. Sullivan
can't knock him out in four rounds. He wasn't
able to do it with bare knuckos and il isn't likely
he can do 1T with gloves"
The crowd that gathered TO hear these oracular
remarks chorussea, That is So" and fierce and
defiant smile lit up Ryans face. In the afternoon
Ryan, accompanied by Patterson went To the
Sullivan arrived in town Yesterday. He was ac-
companied by his trainers, "Patscy" sheppard and
"Tom" Delay. Sullivan will train at the Monaco
villa. l. the place can be secured. After lighting
RYAN. he will train for two weeks to give D0mIhlck
McCafirev chance to meet him III he ring. Pat
lie eeat word TO McCafirey that he could be accom-
lnOda ed with match Oh February 4. McCaflrey
does not wish the match to come off so soon.
Sheedy says: We are going from here to
Chicago and from there to Eew-Orleans.
Then / am going to take Sullivan. Jack
Dempsey and Pete Mccoy to Europe and then TO
Australia. Ii will take year TO complete our tour
Boxing has received great boom since Judge Bar
retts decision. Break up the exhibitions Why,
what nonsense. Look at the men who support IT
by their patronage: Roscoe COnkliDg, Charles a.
Dana ami men IKE that. Then there are the young
hoods of the Racquet Club, with lots of money and
sporting inclinatiOns. Break il up! oh: no."
In regard to his condition Sullivan said u am
all right. Don't believe those stores from BoStonD
Patsey Sheppard joined IN the conversation, saw
ing Those stories from Boston arg all yarns. Sull
van is Just as kind q kitten, as geDte as lamb.
hard. Its against his nature. lie wouldn't harn
dove"