The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-09

&c stay there and see Sullivan sl1usn-
tered There il no doubt of COrhett's
superiority lie fought fairly and was
very much the better man"
Steve Brodie lost $1,000 down here
and in New York az the result of the
fight. He said: Il lost enough money
to build house, but | can't compll lin,
for it was lost on the level. Corbett
simply made a sucker Of Sullivan. The
big fellow was never in it at any stage
of the game. | believe COrbett could
whip Sullivan of old. Sullivan of the
present and the future-two Sullivans in
fact. / acknowledge / picked the wrong
man. but | take my hat off to the new
champion
Bat Masterson. of Denver, said:
'The battle resulted just as ! said it
would when the match was made. Sulil-
van was always an Oyerrated man, and
have contended that he was such since
he had any reputation as n fighter. 1t
was proved last night that he could not
fight a little bit. He is a rank counter
felt and always was. | believe titzSim-
mons or Jim Hall. middle weights, could
whiD him Just as Corbett did. Those
savage Sullivan rushes, and the awful
right hand swing did not get there. as
they never do with clever shifty fighters
like Corbett.'
San Francisco, Sept. S.-Corbetts s
brother Harry was seen by Press re-
preventative shortly after the news of
Jim's victory was received. He was eli
gagged in opening champagne at his pool
rooms. He was very much excited and
elated over the fight. On being asked
! if the result was anticipated by him Le
said he had expected it to the extent of
$4,000 and had won considerable more
| than that amount. Special wires were
placed at Corbett's home and the cham
! pion's parents received the news OF the
fight by rounds. The hope of the family
| is that Jim will retire from pugillsm on
the laurels he has won.
Mrs. Corbett Happy.
New York. Sept. S.-Mrs Corbett,w when
| informed that her husband was champion
Of the world. said: Yes, | knew he
would be. | don't think he would trade
with the President Of the United States.
I've always hated fighting before. nut
now I'm glad that jim is Il pugillst. Size
| thereupOn sent the following message:
! Bless your heart. We were not over
confident. were we? (Signed,) Ollie
suiiivan Badly Bunged Up.
Kew York. Sept. S.-When all was
over last night Sullivan was taken To h's
dressing-room and was attended by Dr
| Churles l.. Seaman, who found him III q
pitiable condition, covered with blood
ard weeping at what he considered his
disgrace.
His nose was split and required three
stitches. His face was swollen and hi;
lips were cut. Sullivan felt very badly
He turned to Charley Johnson and said
I'm sorry about my friends losing theii
money" "Nevcr mind" said johnson
'I1l put up $4,000 on you tomorrcw t'
fight Mitchell or any one else, barrlnl
Corbett. He seems TO be a very clevel
young fellow"
than any fighter | ever mot in my life
/ let him hig me one or two body blow
purpesely. with the idea of catching lnn
as be- landed. Tut | could not touch HIM
Wei. ne has won the championship am
he had better keep it, Ny advice to hin
Is thus if he wants to keep it be ha'
better not meet Niger Jackson; II b'
ever does he will get licked.
Sorrow at sulilvan's Home.
Boston. Sept. S.-An immense multi
tu,j5 collected in Newspaper row las
niybt to watch the bulletins Of the Ney
Orleans fight. When the news OF Sulll
vans defeat was sent out there was
mighty roar, mingled with exclamation
of sorrow. and many rough cont sleeN
brushed the dew from eyes unused L
demonstrations of pity.
What KiiTain Says
Baltimore. Sept. S.-Many a dolla
was lost in Baltimore over Sulllyans de
feat. The betting was ut to ana
to / on Sullivan.
lake Kilrain said when the result wa
announced: Il am surprised that Cor5el
made fool of Sully.'