Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-09-18

New York, September IA spien-
did ovation was given John Lawrence
Sullivan in Madison Square Garden to-
night. Nine thousand men and about
| three hundred women lent themselves
TO the occasion, and showered wild sp-
plause when the ex-champion appeared
| In the ring TO wind up his benefit with
a bout with Jimmie Corbett, his victori-
Gus opponent In the recent contest 40
New Orleans.
1t was strictly a Sullivan crowd and
| any ybody who had the idea that SullY
has lost friends by his defeat would
have seen their error by witnessing his
reception.
II was just 10 o'clock when John II.
Dunn, master OF ceremonies. leaped
over the ropes and assisted Sullivan 10
! the ring. He had been followed from
| his dressing room by a couple OF hun
dred men, who gave the hint 10 the
great crowd that sullivan was coming.
The murmurs grew louder, and as
Sulivan's burly frame appeared above
! the ropes broke into rouslng cheers.
Sullivan turned from right to left, and
| bowed his head In acknowledgement 20
the greeting, but the cheers continued.
Quiet finally being restored, tho ex-
champion twisted his mouth to one side,
and in a deep voice said:
Ladies and Gentlemen--I thank you
one and all very greatly for this hearty
reception after my defeat. loud ap-
plause). ] have nothing 20 say bat
praise for the present champion.
! (Cheers). II be will continue 10 tho
right path he can hold the champion
ship as many years as did. am glad
| heis an American, and / want 20 SEQ
! him hold IL. / have no excuse 20 make
for my defeat. Great cheering). l
was defeated. (Applause). When de-
| feated man makes excuses he makes the
| greatest mistake OF his life"
This was the end OF the speech, aud
after the audience had approved OF 10
by the aid OF their lungs, Corbett was
called upon.
When the din finally ceased Corbett
arose to make his speech. 10 was very
short. and delivered In so low a tone
that 1t was heard but few feet from
the ring. He said:
Ladies and Gentlemcn-It affords
me great pleasure in appearing here TO-
night at Mr.. Sullvan's benefit l
! know he deserves II, aud as he said be-
! fore. he hopes / will hold the cham
plonship as long as he did. ! can only
say | hope 50 with"-Pronlonged ap-
plause, during which Corbett endeay-
ored 20 continue. he gave IL up aud In
the midst OF the applause closed With
the words, "Well, l will try aud hold
IL anyway"
A second later Mr.. Dunn called time
and the men went TO the centre Of the
ring for business.
They we're attired as In the ring at
New Orleans. III the crowd expected
any heavy hitting, 1t was disappointed,
| as the exhibition consisted OF three very
tame minute and a half rounds. All
sorts Of advice was shouted at Sullivan,
such as "give him the right, John,
now get in good one for revenge"
but the eX-champlon smiled sadly and
continued In the exchange OF light
blows.
When the bout was over Corbett
leaped lightly 20 the ground while sui
Ivan clambered down more slowly.
ONLY a few people gathered around
Corbett as he hastened 10 his dressing
room. II was for Sullivan that the
spectators made break.
Sullivan may well be satisfied with
his reception, as II not only showed
him that be stlll had friends, bat not
ted him very handsome profit.
In the first hour aud bali the lesser
lights Of the pugilistic world entertained
the crowd. among the pairs being Jack
McAulifie and Jimmy Nelson. Later
in the night Corbett was given q recep-
tlon al the Tenderloin Club. Afterwards
he went TO the Coleman House, where
Mike Dwyer turned over 70 him the
$40, 600 stake which be won at New Or
leans.