Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-01

SULLIVAN AND Ills TRAINING PLACE.
he took my hand with firm, hearty
grasp, and with hand that felt small
and soft. Mr. Muldoon excused himself,
and I was left TO interview tho great
John L.
~ came here TO learn about you, Mr..
Sullivan, SO will you please begin by tell
ing me at what time you get up in tho
morning." said.
"Wcll, get up about o'clock and
get rubbed down." he began, in matter
of-fast way. "Then Muldoon and ! walk
and rui, mile or n mile aud half away
and then back. just as soon as wo get
In am given n shower bath, and after
being thoroughly rubbed down again ]
put on an entire fresh outfit"
"What kind of clothing do you wear
for your walk? Hcavyi" l asked.
"Yes. Iwear heavy sweater and a
suit of heavy corduroy buttoncd tightly.
] also wear gloves. After my walk I
put on fresh sweater. 30 that won't
take cold"
whats a sweater" asked.
"I'll show you" no said, with smile,
and, excuSing himself, no went out. In
moment be returned with garment
in his hand. II was very heavy knit
garment, with long sleeves and stand
ing collar. 1t was all in one piece, and
imagine weighed several pounds.
'Well, what do you wear u sweater
for, and why do you take such violent
wallssf asked, my curiosity being sat
isiied as to tho strange sweater"
10, L..
and walk 10 reduce my fat and to har-
den my muscles. Last Friday lost six
pounds and last Saturday lost six and
half pounds. When l camo here !
weighed 237 pounds. and now I weigh
2lS Before l leave here l will weigh
only 105 pounds.
"Do you take cold shower bath when
your walk is inished?'
mo. never. | don't believe in cold
water. 1t chills tho blood. always
have my shower bath of medium tenn
pcrature."
"IIow are you rubbed down. then, AZ
you term itT'
81 have two men give mo brisk rub
bing with their hands. Then they rub
me down with mixture Of ammonia,
camphor and alcohol"
"What do you eats'
II eat nothing fattcning. I have oat-
meal for breakfast and meat and bread
for dinner, and cold meat and stale bread
for supper. cat no sweets nor potatoes.
] used to smoke all tho day, but since ]
came here haven't seen a cigar. Occa-
sionally Mr.. Muldoon gives mo glass of
al IItt IA,
Then training Is not very pleasant
work.
"Its the worst thing going. A fellow
would rather fight twelve dozen times
than train once, but it's got 10 DO done"
and he leaned back in the easy chair with
an air of weariness.
"Do you like prize fightingf" asked
Mr.. Sullivan.
II don't" he replied. "Of course !
did once, or rather was fond Of travel
ing about and the excitement Of the
crowds, but this is my last fight"
"Whyy"
"Well, I'm tired and / want 10 settle
down. am getting DID," and he leaned
back wearily.
"What is your ageT'
81 was born the 18th of October, 1858.
began prize fighting when was only
10 years old How did start? Well, I
had match with prize man who had
never been downed, and was the win
ner. This got me lots Of notice, 80 went
through the country giving exhibitions.
have made plenty Of money in my day,
but l have been a fool and today | have
nothing. IL came easy and went easy. ]
have provided well for my father and
mother, and they are in comfortable cir
cumstances."
What will you do IL you stop fight
ing"
IF win this fight will travel for a
year giving sparriDg exhibitions, and
then ! will settle down. / have always
wanted 10 run hotel in New York, and
II am successful think l shall spend
the rest Of my life as hotel proprietor"
"liow much money have you made
during your career as prize fghter?'
II have made $500, 900 OF $500, 900 in
boxing. | made $l25 900 from Sept. 20,
1888, to May 20, 1884, when | Travelled
through the country Offering $1,000 TO
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