The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-07
The Last OF the Sextette Of Bruisers
Arrives in the Cres-
cent City.
Corbett Is In Fine Condition and
Even Boastful in His
Confidence.
The Porous Plaster Question OF Moro In
tercst ut Present Than Il
Tariff OF Silver.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 6.-The announce
neut sent out from the Corbett train thai
the Californian's hackers would demand
that Sullivan appear moro nigh,
stripped to the waist creates much discus,
sion. The Corbett men claim that In pre-
vious fights Sullivan has worn his trunks
high up and shat beneath he had worn
bandasss to protect his stomach. Phil
Casey says fighters frequently wear . pint
pitch Of plaster over the bdomen to stay
them during 4 contest. Hs thinks Nc
Aulitfe did 1t last night and knows OF no
reason why Sullivan should not do the
same. However, Casey did not indicate
what response wodld be made to the de-
mand Of the Corbett people in the matter.
sullivan, when questioned, positively re-
fused to discuss the subject
The last of the glsdiators, ia here. Cor
bett arrived this morning and was given a
hearty Welcome. If superb condition and
supreme confidence to-day are factors in
the fight, Corbett may be ranked among
the winners. A committee OF the Southern
Athletic club, headed by President Camp
bell, met the Californian and his friends at
the depot and escorted them to their quar-
ters. Regarding his condition Corbstt
said, II am in fine form. feel perfectly we'll
and have had plenty Of rest"
Corbett was loudly oheered on his arrival.
Billy Brady and Billy Delaney z~salously
guarded a big dsmijohn Of water. Az they
got out OF tho car into the carriages they
took NO chances but kept the Jug in sight,
lest some enemy might contrive to Doctor
its contents. Dennis Dillon and Jim DAILY
came with the Corbstt party, who
drove in procession to the
Southern Athletic club. DAILY and
Brady were confident and happy as they
chatted about the fight They cannot see how
they can lose. why. Corbett is in perfect
form,' said Delaney. 'Thers will bs a sur
prise for the big fellow tomorrow evening.
mark my word. l have been in the business
a great many years and I have never had
the confidence before a fight shat I have
but VS. do not bother with scales. His
weight is not troubling US. Wait till you
see him hit. He can hit harder than Sulli-
van. May be it sounds strange to you to
hear me say that, but l know it to be true.
Jim is confident he will win and will be as
brave a. q lion"
At the club Corbett was Immediately
into . dressing room. He did not
the crowd in the least, but peeled off
his clothes and stood up and showed his
form. The man il in superb trim,
and yet il is likely that those who see him
for the first time in the ring tomorrow
will be disappointed when his
build is compared with Sullivan's
massive body. He is strongly built, and IS,
back and fore, a mass of graceful muscles.
There is not an ounce of super1ous flesh
upon him from his feet to his round face.
was shown into a bathroom as a
TO Il swim in the immense
natatorium. Instructor Aleek Morris
helped him to rid himself of the DUST stains
Of his long journey. Then he donned a
pair of trunks and got down into
the tank where the water was only i've feet
deep. Corbett swims, but not e1pertly.
He did not venture to 90 in over his head
until he was in the water for a while. When
the swim WAS over he returned to the dress
ing room. Here the water was wiped from
him and then he spread himself at length
On a lounge while Dillon and Delaney
'ubbed him down. All the while he chat
ted with those who pressed around him.
never once responding curtly.
You have no idea what confidence comes
from being in this club said ne. remem-
bering it was here he had bested Kilrain.
.orbett was taken over to a residence in the
where he is to remain till
the Fight. An excellent breakfast had been
prepared for him, and he ate with relish.
lhen he went to bed and slept. This after
noon he went to- the gymnasium to do
some light work. and the rest of the day he
spent quietly with his trainers.
While Sullivan was being rubbed down
after his work at the gynnastic club this
Frank Moran, who has a share in
The Sullivan stakes, was questioned as to
he sullivan view of the Corbett claim that
The champion must dress no higher than
The waist in the fight. I'VE have nothing
TO say in the matter" quoth Moran. Sui
will go into the ring ready to fight.
If there is any question as to methods COM
plant must be made to the Olympic club
who will act as they deem right.
We have no controversy with the Corbett
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