Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-06
PUGILISTIC STRAWS.
Speculation on the Coming
Encounter.
JOHN l.. PUT THROUGH HIS PAGES
Governor Lowry Determined to
Prevent the Battle ON Mis-
sissippi Soil.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HnEAL1

the Gymnastic Club rooms, where the |
big fellow was put through severe exer-
else in catching and throwing large ball
weighing twenty-five pounds, dumb-bell
practice, wrestling and rope-skipping.
Sullivan showed himself in good condi-
ton. His rather protruding stomach has
been reduced somewhat, and he showed
up in better form than on his first ap-
pearanee in the gymnasium. He tired
out both of his trainers, but showed not
the least evidence of fatigue or distress.
| Coburn snd other pugilists at st. Charles
are unanimous in tie opinion that Sulli-
| van will win.
KILRAIN's CONFIDENT FRIENDS.
The friends and admirers Of Jake Kill
raj n were disappointed by the announce
ment this morning that he missed con-
nection at Cincinnati. Among the many
who saw Sullivan at the Young Mems
| Gymnastic Club rooms yesterday, we're
not few of the friends OF Kilrain, actu-
ated by desire to see the man against
whom Kilrain was to stand. Some OF
| the best informed of these went away
we'll satisfed and Kilrain gained quite a
number of friends. The odds are still
largely in favor of Sullivan in the pool
rooms, but this is probably due to the
n N arrival of his adversary. Some OF
the latter's cohorts aver that theit man
will in nowise suffer in comparison with
sullivan, but on the contrary will show
up in much better form.
woRsHIPPING THE BOSTON PET.
The programme as regards Sullivan's
transfer to Spanish Fort has been
changed. He is still quartered on RAM
part street, opposite the Young Mons
Gymnastic Club. A huge crowd has
been congregated in the vicinity ever
since daylight. They appear contented
to watch the brick and mortar which
surrounds their hero of the hour.
THROWING THE BALL.
During Sullivans exercise today,
football, filed with -four or neal, and
tossed from Sullivan to Muldoon and
then back again, a distance of twenty
five feet. The "Pet of Boston" received
this heavy ball for forty minutes
without betraying any sigHs of
weakness. Neither Muldoon nor
Cleary could stand the test of endurance,
30 they alternated, taking ten minutes
of the work each, while Sullivan finished
as fresh as daisy. Those who saw Sui
livan hurl that ball with one hand with
velocity and force that made Muldoon
stagger as he received it, were reminded
of John l.. Sullivan of old, whose blows
struck men with the force OF pile
driver. Sullivan then began
SKIPPING THE ROPE.
| II ely III ha
old it with the grace and airiness of
ballet-girl. He skipped thousand times
without stopping, and was not audibly
or visibly putting when he got through.
Sullivan perspired profusely during this
exercise.
After a minutes interval came the
dumb-bell exercise, consisting OF three
movements. This was repeated ffGy
times, Casing Muldoon and Cleary to
pant and blow, while Sullivan scarcely
breathed hard. A little ball punching fol-
lowed. Tne force and celebrity of his
blows amazed all who witnessed them.
They demonstrated two things con-
clusively: First, that Sullivan can hit as
hard as ever; ; and second, that he has
lost none of his old time lightning rapid
ity. Sullivan appears
IN THE PINK OF CONDITION,
Better than ever before in his life. He
measures forty-two inches around the
chest, and is as deep through from breast
to back as he is from side to side. There
does not appear to be an ounce of super
fuous flesh on him. His flesh glows
with the color of health, and his back is
covered with prickly heat, which causes
him, however, no Inconvenience. His
legs from waist tn knee are the perfection
OF symmetry. Below the knee they are
not as perfect. Experts say, however,
his skipping exercises prove him to be
very firm on his pins. His muscles are
hard and firm, and his biceps measure
sixteen and one-half inches. Altogether
his friends are jubilant over his condi-
ton, and predict an easy victory.
| BETTING IS ALL ONE WAY,
Ten to seven on Sullivan. When Kilrain
and his crowd arrive, however, there
may be change. At O'Clock Sullivan
dined ON chicken broth, stewed chicken,
rice and watermelon; this was washed
down with glass of ale. At O'Clock
the party again proceeded to the club |
rooms. Tomorrow will be the last day
of active training. Sunday will be de-
voted to absolute rest.
| hiLhAlN SlOth hlSlNG.
| The arrival of Sullivan and the enthu-
siasm 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, Sullivan's
arrival appears to have increased them.
II is noticeable fact that while the
central portions of the city are disposed
to side with Sullivan, the upper sec ions
of the city are largely in favor of Kirain.
At the rooms OF the Southern Athletic
Club today quite number of members
were found who expressed themselves as
confident of Kilrain's success in the
forthcoming battle. A prominent mem
Der of the club, who is somewhat of an
authority in pugilstic affairs, said Sulli-
van was not in as good trim as he ex.
pected him to be, and that it was we'll
known fact he could stand but little, if
any, punishment about the heart or
stomach. He would not, of course, like
to bet on the result, though he felt sure
Kilrain would come off the victor. But
he thought 100 to 80 fair odds on Sullivan
and would not hesitate to take such odds
when the proper time came.
PUGILIsTs' ESTIMATES OF KILRAN.
Other members of the club, in sup
port of their opinion, said men like Billy