The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-18
JOHN is STILL THEIR IDOL
Nine Thousand Men and 800 Women
Wildly Cheer the Ex-Champion.
Reception ct nadiSon-squsre Garden That
Brought Tears to the Eyes of Sullivan
Three Short Rounds with Corbc;t

NEW YORK. Sept. IA splendid ovation
was given to John Lawrence sullivan in
Madison-squsre Garden tonight. Nine
Thousand men and about three hun
bred women lent themselves to the oc-
casion, and showered wild applause when
the ex-champion appeared in the ring to
wind up his benefit with q bout with Jim
COrbett. bis victorious opponent in the re-
cent contest in New Orleans. 1t was strictly
O Sullivan crowd, and any body who had the
idea that Sullivan had lost friends by his
defeat would have seen their error by wit
Messing mis- reception. 1t was ust 10 O'Clock
when Sullivan entered tho ring. As Suili-
vans burly frame appeared the crowd
broke into rousing cheers. sullivan
bowed his acknowledgment of the
greeting. But the cheers continued.
Sullivan folded his arms across his breast
and turned bis eyes toward the roof to con-
ceal from those nearest him the moisture
that diinmed them. Twice he essayed tn
address the crowd, but 1t would not let
him. Then Corbett ieaped over the ropes,
and, Fastening TO the center OF the ring,
{ ,ok Snllivan's bare hands INTO his gloved
ones. The cheers that then began were
something tremendous. Quiet restored.
the e~x-champIonr twisted his mouth to one
side, and In q deep voice said:
Ladies' and Gentlemen-I thank you one and all
very greatly for this hearty reccption-a reception
after my defeat. Loud applause have moth
Ing TO say but praise for the present champion.
lCheers.l Ii no will continue in the right path
he can hold the championship as many years as
1 did. L am glad he is an American, and l want
TO see him hold it. / have no excuse 10 make for
my defeat. lGreat cheeriag.l / was defeated.
Applause When a defeated man makes eX-
cuscs, ne makes the greatest mistake or his lie.
This was the end of his spceob, and after
the audience had approved OF il 10y the aid
OF their Lungs Corbctt was called on.
When the din finally ceased COrbett arose
to make his speech. 1t was very short and
delivered in so low a tone that IL was heard
but u few feet from the ring. lie SAID:
Ladies and Gentlemen-It affords me great
pleasure in appearing here tonight at Mr.. sulli-
vans benefit. know he deserves II. and. as ne
a.. long as he did, L can only say L hope so with
him.
Prolonged applause occurred at this point
during which Corbett endeavored to con-
tinue. lie gave il W. and in the midst of
the appliance closed with the words: well.
i viii. try to hold 1t any way"
A second later time was called and the
men went to the center of the ring for busl-
mess. They were attired ms In the ring ct
New Orleans. If the crowd expected any
heavy hitting. IL was disappointed. as the
exhibition consisted OF three very tame
minute and a half rounds. ALI sorts
OF advice was given to SuliivaH. snch
no WV I'LL Wv h OOAos w" NV
in II good one for revenge" but the ex-
champion smiled sadly, and continued in
the exchange of light blows. When tile
bout was over Corbett leaped lightly To
ground, while Sullivan clambered dOwn
the other side more slowly. Only
n few people gathered around Corbett
as he fastened to his dressing-roOm.
1t was for Sullivan that the spectators
made q break. He could hardly make his
way through the crowd of struggling men,
and the big basket of flowers that ha car
ried above his head narrowly escaped
destruction. sullivan may as we'll be sat-
isfied with his reception, as it not only
showed him that he still had friends, but
Melted him q very handsome profit.
In the first hour and a half the lesser
lights of the pngilistIc world entertained
the crowd. among the pairs being Jack Nc.
Aullffe and Jimmy Nelson.
Later in the night Corbett was given q
reception at the Tenderloin Club. After
wards he went to the Coleman House,
where Mike Dwyer turned over to him the
$4,000 stake which he won at New Orleans.
The Coney Island Athletic Club has
signed Joe Choynskl, of California, to
meet George Godfrey. of Boston, for O purse
of $50 O. Monday. Oct. 81. Choynski slgn-d
the agreement and it was forwarded for the
Boston man to sign.