The morning call., 1892-09-08
AT THE OLYMPIC CLUB.
How the Members and Their Friends Re.
eeiyed the News.

The announcement that the Olympic Club
had made preparations to give its members
.the full returns of the championship
oal.le between James j. Corbe.t Of this
city and John L. Sullivan of Boston
crowded the gymnasium last evening
1t was also election night. and the excite
ment attached to both was something that
the club never previously experienced.
The result Of each round as it flashed
over the wires and into the building was
given to the large gathering of interested
spectators by means of a stereopteon.
When the rounds ended in Corbett's
favor the athletic shouts Of young and old
members startled the audience of the
Alcazar Theater, which is situated almost
Immediately under the gymnasium.
In fact, the excitement grew to such a
pitch that it had no bounds, and President
Harrison had 10 request the members TO
remain somewhat quiet, as the operator
could not catch the ticking OF the machine
which was bringing the glad news OF the
young Oympian's phenomenal success
against the champion OF the heavy weight
contingent OF pugilists.
A large number Of the members had
wagers on the result, length of time the
contest would last, and as the majority had
bet that it would not exceed twenty rounds,
the feeling Of excitement among the bettors
on rounds grew intense as the battle pro-
crested
Oscar Dolly looked sad when round if.
teen had passed.
Il was positive that had a cinch on that
bet" said Dolly to a friend, "but | see
cinches and sure things don't always count
TO the good nowadays"
Eddie kolb had pocketfu OF Corbett
short-end tickets and he was helping Jim
to win by punching a friend who sat on his
left with his elbow each time the screen
announced Corbett lands on Sully's nose or
body.
When round five appeared with the an
nouncement that Corbett had scored first
blood the chairs in the building must have
suffered. One young man was so exceed
ing overjoyed with the news that in the
blind attempt to knock the yarnish off a
chair with silver-mOunted walking-stlck,
he overshot the mark and smashed hole in
the hat OF another young man who was yell
ling for Corbett at the top of his voice. The
gentleman who had his hat disfigured so
badly must. undoubtedly, have been equally
as excited as the 'tle" smasher, Tor he
turned to the latter and apologized for his
hat being in the way.
Eugene Van Court, who was so positive
that Corbett would be the champion of the
world, was the least excitable man in the
building
Each time the rounds ended with the
words "Corbett had the best of it," Van
Court smiled and quietly remarked to a
friend that be was not at all surprised, as
he expected just what was coming.
Billy Brown, who always said that Cor
bett wond climb to the top of the ladder,
was chock full of joy.
IL can see Jim now in my mind" re-
marked Billy, lust fddling with the big
fellow aud laughing at his exhausted efforts
grelt fun with the giant, but John can't hit
him hard enough TO do any damage. Jim
will win sure"
The president Of the club. William Greer
Harrison, another stanch Oympan who
had prophesed Corbetts success. watched
the results with great interest. Mr.. Harri-
son scarcely spoke a word until one OF the
rounds brought the gleeful tidings that Cor
bett had forced Sullivan against the ropes
and was hammering him hard. AT this
luncture Mr.. Harrison remarked to his
friend. A. j. Trent: "That settles it; Cor
bett will be the champion In a very few
minutes"
The excitement among the members when
the result of the twenty-first round came
can be better imagined than described.
Hats, canes, coats and chairs were thrown
in the air, and such hearty handshaking
over the grand success of the clubs old box
ing Instructor has not been witnessed since
the club was organized.
When the excitement attached 10 the re-
suit of Corbetts great victory some W hat
abated the voting for officers took place and
resulted in the success Of the regular
ticket.
The only opposition to the success of the
above ticket was Edward A. Kolb, who was
opposed by Clement j. Schuster. The lat
ter's name appeared for leader on the
regular members ticket.
The result of the election was as follows !:
For Board of Directors-Wiliam Greer
Harrison 450 votes, Vanderlynn Stow 81
votes. Alexander C. Forsyth 452 votes,
| Henry b. Russ 452 votes, Clement j.
Schuster 1S5 votes. Robert Macarthur 451
votes, M. II. Weed 452 votes, A. J. Treat
452 votes, Joseph d. Redding 452 votes,
| Charles S. Wieland 452 votes, James Me-
| ElrOy 452 votes, L. A. Kolb 267 votes.