The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-21

those who are admirers of tho old Irish pas
time. Therefore 1t can be readily understood
that. when Charley Johnston called on Casey
ut the Brooklyn Handball Clubs court at quite
an early hour yesterday morning and ask ed
the question. will you take charge Of the
training of Sullivan 2" Casey to usc pugistio
phrase. was knocked clean Off his pins"
Charley. this is n surprising question to
ask me-" was Casey's answer. Il had never
thought OF such a thing before. but. us you are
inteTeste o. in this affair and we have been
frankly that am in the hands Of my friends -
Then. Phil you will accept the position Z"
-" Yes. ), said Casey. Z" But I would suggest
that mother Concy Island Kockaway or any
other other pleasure ground near by be selected for
=. That my opinion. too" replied Johnston.
would like to get on Long Island. however.
ana am certain We can here find desirable
th There will be no trouble at AL Charley. in
lutely necessary is n secluded spot. say from
GEn to twenty miles from .BroGklyn where
his hi t., training will be free from annoyances OF
Johnston and Casey then separated. leaving
the other preIiminaries TO BIO arranged at an
other time.
For twenty years the name of Phil Casey has
handball public. At least half Of that time he
has been regarded rs the worlds greatest
e has of h in
would play any man breathing. Five years ago
hc succeeded in getting on match with John
at that time. and probably one OF the strongest
players ever developed in tho little Green
hnndball match ever played. and the Irish
champion and his friends were very confident
Of victory The conditions were. the best ot
q games Laylor won siY and Casey four. but
brooklyn Handbali Clubs court. Lawlor was
easily beaten. Casey taking seven straight
INCLINED to play the champion for money!.
Cas- Casey was born in the little village Of Mon
eight years ago. He is 1 remar IG5 ' veil
preserved man. and as LAMBDA! i has been his
pTrinripal hobby 77incen youth. he claims That
weighs now about 2lo pounds, He is entirely
was a inombcr Of tic Board Of Alder der
h men ?f WITH Wne'e villa a s
naming very popular in Il political sense. he
has never aspirad to any other Office since his
Aldermnnic duties were, ended His entire
to the development of handtall. and the
changes that he has suggested from time to
with the leading American pastines. The
brooklyn Handball Club. Of which he Is. the
founder, is an impor'ant factor in handball.
standard for the game in this country.
~ Speaking of his selection as trainer for
that have been delegated to take charge OF
sullivan. shall do my utmost to place him in
such physical condition that lie cannot fail to
win. and don't think that will be II difficult
undertaking either. Sullivan present condi-
tion convnces mo on that point. As to the
style of training. that will be settled later on.
This whole matter has come SO suddenly upon
me that it would be foolish for me to outline
time have been agreed upon. then l will prob
ably Imap out |, regular schedule for Sullivan
to adhere to-
When asked whother liza antiripotod INV
trouble with tho big fellow. Casey said: 'On
that point can positively assure you that
adapt yourself to the man and circumstances.
F.! think ! know sullivan thoroughly; il l
thought there would no tho least trouble be-
tho business"