The record-union., 1892-09-05

CoRBETT STOPS OVER TO TAKE A
DAYS REST AT CHARLOTTE.
Both Pugilfsts Reported to be in the
Best of Condition-Brief Sketches of
the Six Men Who Are to Meet In
Glove Contests Before the People of
New Orleans This. Tomorrow and
Wednesday Evenings.
Special to the REcoRD-UN1oN.

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New ORLEANS, Sept Ain the wake of
the champion there came TO town to-day
as miscellaneous and characteristic an
assortment of ring followers as ever
gathered together. The quiet Sab
bath was rudely disturbed by the
jargon of the professional prize-fghter,
gambler, bookmaker, tout. sport and
gentleman. The st. Charles Hotel has
been the stamping ground of the sporting
element, but from that central point lines
of people to-day radiated in all direc-
tons, but most particularly in the direc-
ton of the champions temporary
abiding place, on Rampant street.
The Olympic Club acted as host
to the public, and toward the
clubhouse thousands of home people and
hundreds of visiting sports rode and
drove from early forenoon until
night. The new clubhouse and arena
were thrown open to the public for in
spection, and members of the club
showed the visitors around.
The Sullivan-Corbett match quite
overshadows the other battles. Although
this is the eve Of the great lightweight
their merits were necessarily discussed
to-day.
The pool-rooms were dark all day,
and no opportunity was afforded the
sports to gauge the popularity of the
men.
Tonight it was thought that McAuliffe
would go to the post favorite.
Corbett's coming is awaited with inter-
est. His reception will be quiet, and
those who have it in charge will try to ar
range to avoid a crowd when the pugilist
gets here.
Myer spent most of the day quietly at
his training quarters. he received
number Of visitors and seemed pleased to
know that he was favorite in the betting.
His condition is said to be absolutely
perfect.
The training has closed at Robertson
Camp at Bay st. Louis, and both Nc
Aulitfe and Skelly announce themselves
as ready for the fray. a report is being
circulated that McAuliffe is not in the
best of health, but friends make light of
the report and are confident as ever.
Sicily is in the pink of condition. He
says he will do his best to win, and seems
to be quite confident he will defeat
Dixon. Dixon is in tip-top condition,
and seems to feel as if he had walk
over. The betting men seem to share
come of his contest with Sicily.
SULLIVAN ARRIVES.
New ORLEANS, Sept 4.-The Sullivan
train pulled up beside the freight shed,
two miles from the center of town, about
o'clock this morning, and the cham
pion, with his attendants, entered a hack
and were driven rapidly to the
buildings on Rampant street, opposite
the Young Mems Gymnasium. Suitable
| rad for SnlliUontS
ception. After carefully prepared
breakfast, he attended church. The
party rested until dinner, but meanwhile
crowds gathered in the street, and police
men were detailed to keep the thorough
fare open. In the afternoon Sullivan
and his trainers repaired to the gymnas-
ium, where he went through exercise.
The early part Of the evening was spent
quietly, but later came a revolution, as
it was found the household was not
suited to the requirements of Sullivan
and his attendants. The party wheeled
up to the st. Charles Hotel about 10
O'Clock and took possession of rooms on
the first floor. Johnson says tonight
that Sullivan was never in better shape.
CoRBETT IN NORTH CAROLINA.
CHARLOTTE On. c., Sept. 4.-The Cor
bett special had pleasant run from
Washington, although an hour late. Cor
bett slept well and got up about o'clock
feeling like fighting cock. At Danville
Corbett ate a hearty breakfast. The
Danville people turned out in full force
to see Corbett.
The story of fight and break between
Corbett and Daily is false. On the con-
trary, they are Oh the very best of terms,
and both emphatically deny having had
any difficulty.
"Parson'' Davies has prepared very
able sermon on pugilism, and succeeded
in converting both Corbett and Choynslzi,
so they shook hands and buried the
Ratchet, although they had been bitter
enemies for years.
At both Salisbury and Greensboro large
crowds awaited to greet Corbett. He
was vociferously cheered and acknowl-
edged the applause in a pleasant little
speech.
Corbetts training car was cut loose
here, and after bidding the party good
bye Corbett and his trainers took dinner,
and the special left for New Orleans
After a rest Corbett went for run in the
country and, returning to the training
car, went through exercises. Everybody
for miles around gathered around the car
and gaZed at Corbett.
A committee from the North State
Social Club waited on Corbett and es-
corted him to the club rooms, where the
| party were given hearty welcome.
After dinner Corbett went for long
walk. and in the evening the employees of
the Richmond and Danville presented him
with rabbits foot. Corbett at first was
not going to take it, but when he was in
| formed that it was an omen of good luck
| throughout the South he accepted it with
thanks. and was heartily applauded.
BEFORE THE BATTLES.
Brief Sketches of the Principals In the