The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-06
KLRAIN's ADMIRERS.
They Are Confident He VIII Best Sullivan,
and Give Their Reasons.

They Are Confident He Will Best Sullivan,
and Give Their Reasons.
NEW ORLEANS, July 5.-The arrival of
Sullivan and the enthusiasm exhibited by
his friends in this city has in no wise
dampened the ardor of the friends of
Kilrain, and instead of detracting from
their number Spllivan's arrival appears to
have increased them. 1t is noticeable
fact that while the central portions of the
city are disposed to side with Sullivan the
upper sections of the city are largely in
favor of Kilrain. A visit was paid to the
rooms of the Southern Athletic Club to-
day, and quite number of the members
were found, all of whom expressed them
selves as confident of Kilrain's success in
the forthcoming battle.
McHale, who is matched to fight Duffy on
Sunday next was at the gymnasium. He
said that. in his opinion, Kilrain would be
the winner, although he had seen neither of
them. He based his opinion on the news
paper accounts of the two men, which, if
true, and he had every reason to believe
they were so, would make Kiirain a sure
winner. He said further. In regard to the
odds offered ON the bets which had been
made, that it was natural that Sullivan
should be the favorite. No one would bet
even on a horse with a record of 2:40 against
one with a record of 2:20, though the latter
might he out of training, and the other had
developed greater speed than his previous
record.
A prominent member of the club, who is
somewhat of an authority in pugilistic af-
for hat S,t1t nf fy,f hA
trim he expected him to be. and that it was
a well-knOwn fact that he could stand but
little If any punishment about the heart or
stomach. He would not, of course, like to
bet even on the result, though he felt sure
that Kiirain would come off the victor, buv
he thought 800 to $50 fair odds on Sullivan.
and would not hesitate TO take such odds
when the proper time came. Other men,
bers of the club, in support Of their opn-
ION, said that men like Billy Madden,
Arthur Chambers and Dominick cCdffrey,
all of whom knew both men well, would not
be found on the side of KilraIn If they did
not know what they were doing. Both Mad
den and Chambers were with Sullivan In bis
fight with Ryan, and McCafirey fought SIX
rounds with him when he was supposed to
be In his best days. and they surely do not
underrate Sullivan. According to reports
received, Sullivan has not near the wind
that k!lrain has, and he is besides, entire
Iy too heavy about the hips.
Prof. Dennis Butler, also firm friend of
the Baltimore boy, last evening received
telegram from kilrain, saying that he would
be in the city at about IL clock tomorrow
forenoon. His friend is confident of win
ming the fight. he said, and be had ali faith
in his prowess The train on which Kill
rain will arrive will BE- met at q point out
side of the city, as was the Sullivan train,
and Kilrain, Mitchell. Donovan and Muir
ply will be conducted to carriages
aud conveyed to their quarters at
- southern Athletic Club. corncr of
Washington and Peyt0n streets. The
rooms which have been set apart for Kill
rain and his seconds are very cool and
pleasant, and are situated in a handsome
wo-story frame dwelling adjoining to and
owned by the club. They are gallery rooms,
have southern exposure and are elegantly
fitted up with Victoria bedroom sets,
trimmed with blue silk. The gymnasium
is fitted up with all the apparatus for the
development of the chest, arms and legs,
and has a course for pedestrians as well as
fine swimming. shower and tub baths. Kill
rain and his seconds will be able to enjoy
greater seclusion than do Sullivan and his
trainers, as they will not have to go out
into the street at all to 60 to and from the
gymnasium. Kilrain will remain in his
quarters until he leaves for the scene of the
battle, on Monday.
The interest jim the fight is unabated. and
as an evidence of this the Western Union
Telegraph Company. on Thursday night
last. sent off about 10000 words of special
dispatches. not including the regular 'Asso-
ciated Press reports.
Kilrain Denies u Drinking Story.
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