Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-30
CORBETT OR SULLIVAN.
The Betting Fraternity Of New York
Have a Chance
TO LOOK SQUARELY AT BOTH MEN.
Both Seem to be in Excellent Con-
dition and Fully Prepared for
the Fray-Sullivan Has Some
Fat on His Abdomen and Puffs
After Sparring Rounds How
James j. Appeared.

Nrw York, August eff ever a man
received q hearty welcome 1t was Joln l..
Sullivan when he arrived at the tlatoush
Avenue depot, Long Island railroad, tresu
from his training quarters at Canoe Place
Inn, near Good Ground. The train was
half an hour late, but that cut no figure
with the enthusiasts, as the crowd Kept
swelling in number until 1t took platoon
of policemen TO keep a free passage, so that
the average person could pass through the
crowd Indian file Every available place
for a view of the great champion was occu-
pied when he arrived.
To avoid the crowd Sullivan was hurried
through q private exit into the main depot
and ND the stairs towards TIM elevated sta
ton As he went through the passage he
was followed by the admiring crowd, VINO
cheered MIN TO the echo. When he got
around TO the street instead OF going upon
the train he shot down the street and
started for his carriage, through the crowd.
There must have been fully thousand
persons present.
The carriage was driven rapidly to Phil
Casey's hand ball court but Sullivan ano
Casey had scarcely arrived when the crowd
began 10 gather, and in half hours time
there were five hundred people around the
place. Sullivan was taken up stairs 10
of his friends. y barber was called in and
the big fellow was sitting on chair in the
middle OF the floor getting shaved when
the Associated Press reporter called upon
him. His skin was clear and healthy look
ing and his general appearance was fine
with the exception OF his stomach which
looked a triae large and soft
Il was great bowling crowd that crush
cd its way into the ClermOnt Avenue rink
in Brooklyn tonight to witness the recep-
tiOn rendered John l.. Sullivan. As early
as o'clock there was large gathering at
the riuk's door.
Charlie Johnson who has allied his hopes
to Sullvan's prOwress for 50 many years,
was the most conspicuous person III the
thrOng. He was smiling and happy. his
looks were those of a man who is looking
earnestly forward TO success. Shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock the man Of the evening ap-
peared and as he emerged from the dress
ing room and walked towards the ring
there was pandemOnium. JACK Ashton FOL
lowed the champion.
a great floral harp, on which was in
scribed, John i. Sullivan, Champion OF
the World, was handed into The ring, and
as Sullivan turned and bower 10 the audi
ence the bowling grew louder There were
cries OF Speech and then the big fellow
said: Il thank you for the hearty applause
and appreciation. l believe | have tho
good will Of all the people here this even
ing on nv last appearance before my last
fight. That fight will decide whether am
the John L. Sullivan Of old, or the
John L. Sullivan vito 'nas- pissed by.
am not going 10 speak disparagingfy on Wi.
Corbett. AL l will say is that am most
glad TO appear here. | have deceived you
once, but let by-gones be by-gones. l am
nd
will next hear from me on the Ith Of Sep
mber."
Sullivan's words were punctuated by
the widest yelling. Then there were
shouts for Phil Casey, and that modest
gentleman was dragged into the ring.
There appeared TO be a good deal CT flesh
on Sullivan as Ire sat in the corner His
eyes were bright and flashing and his face
was hardened and tanned. His shoulders
are in splendid condition, and MS muscles
show eycelenuy. There appeared, how
ever, TO be lots Of fat over his stomach and
on his back. 1t IS very strangei if he does
not weigh in the vicinity of 220 pounds.
He perspred freely when he spared three
rounds with Jack Ashton but showed
the agility OF a cat as he went
around the ring. His actions were like
lightning. He wore confident hardened
air that could not be mistaken He went
at Ashton very hard, tapping him at short
intervals twice with the left and once with
the right. Although he only touched his
companion on the neck and shoulders, he
was very tired at the end Of each round.
1t was remarked that Sullivan puffed a
good deal after the finish of the rounds.
The wrinkle OF fat over his waist band
heaved in and out 10 no small degree. Still
his admirers feel that be is in prime con-
ditiou His flesh is well colored and his
striking force is as marvellous as ever.
His legs are in the best OF form.