The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-04
$40, 900 FOR TWO FIGHTS.
BUT xETTHER CORBKTT NOR FI7zsIM-
MONS WOULD COME TO TERMG

Rarss for Hail and ritzsimm ons. hut This
May DO 1nores sed nv u New Orleans Club
-Corbett VIII Not Fight for some Time.
Last night. In the presence Of number OF
newspaper men and well-known sportsmen.
Champion Jim Corbctt settled the question
whether anything would induce him to aban-
don his theatrical engagements and fight with
In specified time. Corbett absolutely declared
that he would not enter tho ring again for q
year. He said this while In his dressing room
at tho Leo Avenue Academy. Williamson
where he made an appearance in his new play.
Tho house was fairly we'll hllod. Corbett Is
looking remarkably well. and is not so stout
IS reported. William H. Brady his manager.
says that Jim has done tremendous bust
ness since no left the metropolis. Regarding
tire many reports about what he contem-
plated doing In tho lighting line in the future.
Corbett waved his hand imperiously and said
in bold voice:
Say. fellows. I won't fight Charley Mitchell
until next September. AS have repeatedly
said. want to fight this fellow above all others
on account OF an old score. won't light any
body. however. before next fall. and oil the
roasting and jollying from now until Christ
mas won't alter my determination. ] don't
see why should fight any way: l am
making lots Of money. coming over
$1,000 a week. BY saying that l will fight
Mitchell noxt September. do so with loss
Of $4,000. because my contracts run until
November Any way. have Il scheme on hand
whereby l can make over 100000 at the
Worlds Fair in Chicago. have arranged with
certain parties. and n building will soon be
erected whore boxing exhibitions. at which l
will be the feature. can DO held. ] cant make
out these stories that | had promised certain
parties that would fight before this club and
that club. / never made such promises to
any one I will contest before the club that
offers the largest purse. and play no favorites."
At this point Judge Newton. who was pres
ent on behalf of the Coney Island Club. broke
in by asking. Are You certain that you won't
f1ght before next September"
The champion shook his head in the atllrma'
uyeM .,, ...,., linda. Sou.,, .,,.
Coney Island Club will set the ball rolling by
Offering $50. 900 purse for you and Mitchell.
Brady and Corlett. am willing TO tight"
argued Corbett. and will meet the champion
titles would like to, fight before the Coney
Island Club Club better than l would any other
WHY don't you fight Jackson again p ask
Why don't II" replied the Californian;
me before Mitchell. Let him battie with God
dard. and see II he can lick him. They fought
out who is the better man OF the two
Wien Corbett was asked why he didn't want
to enter tho ring again before next year. Jim
f'eWSsS S Should When am doing we'll in my
present occupationI / can show you bank
book books and notes as vouchers Tor TINS user
But. look. Jim.'" said listener. think Of
Ing. YOU win You can make = fortune"
might gs1 ths% c Sa WITH
dont s say that nu fsh sf' s Si people
think that Mitchell won't fight. and that his
hands are sore. This is all rot. ! m certain
puts, UP . $4,000 side bet Sullivan made
tothink OF it: am perfectly right in, not CON
sssai f e. soR R% S's i've s'as
All r!iSht." said Judge, Newton at at this mo
Il you have made up your mind not to contest
ps, fsss ns e t
e appear pP R act hid arrived and the cham
bidding i0T the Sd Tht between Bob Fitz,
dsymornins Judge Newton. Tie maich@aker
OF the Crescent City Club at the st. James
Hotel. The two men had short talk. but the
out It is telisved, However. that the meetine
between the rival Presidents were to effect
When Judge Newton left President Noel he
ven, directto the Coleman House and met
Boz ti ti. by appointmsn' The judge
a"cost se ss5Gtq purss t That the coney
Island Club had offered. Fitz in his 81 low and
Ss Es MT H. sS only not
purse would DO offered BY the Crescent Club,
to $4,000. How does that suit youf As YOU
are aware tbs is the biggest incentive that
%SBHt: il You VII VI !, kindly wait v! consult Mr.
Like a fash Fitz went back to the st. James
Hotsl and tod President ss Noel what Judge
dent was equal to tho emergency. and told
Bob that he would increase the purse to
MhGn Judge SewtSn herd W Of this he was vas
case cas- fI III raise the purse to $4,000 Is that
Tho middle.weight champion shook his
head and said that no could not give him "a
appointment .howeycr. with the Coney Island
Clubs rSpreS S Tor to-day aitz then
offer. THAT ofIlciai was Very r much SURPRISED.
and asked Bob not to do nything until to. day.
He sald he wanted chance to communicates
SUI S sssorts ter met Fitzs'mmons Yesterday
was in, a talkatiye mood. The way it looks
now" he said. the Coney Island people will
get the fight. But will be true to tho Ores.
cent Club until tho end. gave them my word
that II another club offered an equal purse
would give the New Orleans organization the
preference. And will never go back on my
word, even II knew that could gain for
tune by 091ng 80; New Orleans m was the first
Ing to turn from there unless circumstances
demandit. really believe that Hall wants to
nght. i he Is tho better better man and llcks me. l
you're dandy Then will quietly 60 back
TO my trade OF horseshoeing and bid good.by
to the ring forever. am Il good tradesman,
and can make my living, at any time, ! feel
confident however. that can stop Hall at 157
pounds. In twenty rounds. If an successful
$1,000. He's a good fellow and my friend"
Fitz further said that he saw his late man;
aGer. Jimmy Carroll. ut tho 1t. James Hotel
during the day II that man ever talks to
:, President Noel told the reporter that since
Offer. for the match. he would defer drawing
up the articles Of ent and submitting
them to both Hall and Mitchell He expected
that a climax would surely be reached to-day
regarding the much-sought-after middle
weight battle.