The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-05
Tonight the First Of the Three
Great Championship Fights
Comes OFF
Sullivan Arrives and His Backer
Says He Is in Splendid
Shape.
What Is Said of the Other COntcstants--
McAuiiHe Reported In Fad Health
--Corbetts Journey.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 4.-The Sullivan
train pulled ny beside = freight shed two
miles from tho center of town about five
O'Clock this morning, and the champion
with his attendants entered hack and
were driven rapidly through the city to his
quarters on Kampart street, opposite the
Young Mems gymnasium. suitable quar-,
ters had been prepared for Sullivan's re-.
oeption, and after Z carefully prepared
breakfast. he attended church, The party
rested until dinner, but mean while the
srowds gathered in the street and police
mea wore detailed to keep the thorough
fare open. In the afternoon Sullivan and
lis trainers repaired to the gymnasium
where he went through his exercise. This
being finished he held little reception.
The early part of the evening was quietly
spent, but later came revolution, as il
was found the household was not suited to
the requirments Of sullivan and his atten-
dants. The party wheeled up to the st.
Charles hotel about ten o'olosk and took
possession Of rooms on tho hrst floor.
Charlie johnson says tonight that Sulli-
van was never in better shape.
In the wake OF the champion there came
to town to-day as miscells neous and char
acteristic an assortment Of ring followers
as ever gathered together. The quiet Sab
bath was rudely disturbed by the jargon OF
the professional prize fighter, the gambler,
the bookmaker, the tout the sport and the
gentleman. The st. Charles hotel has been
the stamping ground Of the sporting con-
tingent, but from that central point lines
OF people to-day radiated in all directions,
but most particularly in the direction Of
the champion's temporary abiding place on
Ramport street. The Olympic club acted
as post to the public. The new club
house and arena were thrown open to pub
lie inspection and members showed visitors
around.
The Sullivan-Corbett match has quite
overshadowed the other battles. though
this 10 tha eve of the great lightweight con.
test. Yet. the merits of Myers. and MO
Auliffe wers incessantly discussed to-day.
Tne pool rooms were dark all day and no
guage the popularity Of the men. To-night
it is thought McAu!iffe would 90 to the
post fnyorite. Myer s,ent most of tho day
qnietly at his training qnarte,s.
He, received number Of visitors
and seemed pleased to know he
is said to be absolutely perfect. The train
ing has closed at Robe tson Camp Bay ST.
Louis and both McAuliffe and skelIy an
nounce themselves ready for the fray. Re-
ports are being circulated that McAuliffe 10
not in the best of health. but his friends
make light of the report and are as conf
ssa dent n,nx Is .; ever .ona,.,se saelly III is in
he will do his best to. win
and seems to be quite confident he will de-
feat Dixon. Dixon is in tip top condition
and seems to feel as if he would have
walk over. The betting man seems TO
share Dixon's impression concerning the
outcome of his contest with Skeliy.
Corbett's coming is awaited with interest
and those who have it in charge will try to
arrange to avoid crowd when the pugilist
gets here.