Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-13
CORBETT AND JOHN L.
To Spar Together Saturday Night at
Madison Square Garden.
THE NEW CHAMPIONS RETURN.
Welcomed by Thousands and Cheered
Through New York's Streets
HIS wIFEs GREETING AT THEIR HOTEL


NEW YORK, Sept. 12-James J. Corbett
the champion heavyweight pugilist OF the
world, was usbered into this city this
afternoon, from his triumphal trip from
New Orleans, with great pomp. Fully
5000 men, women and children lent theil
combined efforts in shouting them
selves hoarse and congratulating
the young Californian as he alight.
ed nimbly from the special
train at Jersey City, at 3:45 o'clock. Long
before that hour the crowd had gathered,
and impatiently awaited the champions ar.
rival. The train was considerably behind
schedule time.
One of the first to leave the train was
Corbett. A loud and prolonged cheer rent
the air as he stepped on the platform. He
bowed courteously to all. Fol-
lowing the champion were his
manager, William A. Brady, Denny
Dillon, Billy Delany, his trainer; Jim
DAILY, his sparring partner; Frank Nc
Vey, of Philadelphia, and a few others.
The party made their way to the Des-
brosses street ferry.
Large Crowd Disappointed.
West street between Cortland and Lib
ertv streets, was almost blockaded with
people all afternoon. The crowd began to
assemble shortly after 1 o'clock in front
of the Pennsylvania Railroad ferry house,
and continued to increase in numbers until
4 o'clock. The crowd was there for the
purpose of seeing Jim Corbett, but
were disappointed. Corbett came over the
other branch of the Pennsylvania ferry at
the foot of Desbrosses street.
A man who appeared to be sport and
wore a picture Of Corbett upon his breast
came over the ferry about 4:30 o'clock &C.
companied by two friends, one of
whom told the crowd that the
''sport" was Corbett They were
followed and cheered for several blocks on
Cortlandt street. A poor Chinese who had
paid to come over on the same boat was
pelted with potatoes, tomatoes and pieces
of watermelon by few who were disap-
pointed at not seeing the champion.
AS soon as Corbett and his party reached
the city they were driven to the Coleman
House. The scene here was Just as excit-
ing as that which occurred at the Pennsyl-
vania depot in Jersey City
Corbetts Meeting With His Wife.
A curious crowd congregated about the
hotel as early as 10 o'clock in the morning.
The bar in the cafe was continually packed
with people. At the entrance to
the hotel was bust portrait OF Corbett,
surrounded by two flags. Directly above
another large flag was spread, and at either
side of Corbett's picture was the following:
Pugilist of the World, at Madison Square
Garden Tonight"
1t was exactly 1858 o'clock when the
champion, looking tatigued and wearied az
rived at the hotel. 1t was only by dint of
hard pushing that he managed to reach his
room, 202. on the second floor. His wife
and few of her lady friends were in the
hall to greet him.
AS soon as the pugilist's wife saw her
distinguished husband coming toward her
she flung herself into his arms and encircled
hers around his neck, saving:
"Hello, Jim; am SO glad to see
you" Then she hurried him into
his room, and as soon as he could quell the
demonstration of his numerous admirers,
he relieved himself of his travelling attire
and took bath and had a shave.
1t was well on to o'clock before he was
able to enjoy much needed rest. Then he
found time to examine the many presents
that had been sent to him by some of his
admirers
The Champions Public Reception.
Seven thousand people showered their
applause upon James Corbett in Mad
ison Square Garden tonight. They
waited patiently for his appearance
which was long deferred enough to test their
good nature. They were not cheered by the
that the two ten-round bouts
for s., 900 would not 60 on because they
were in violation of the law and
not in conformity with Inspector Byrnes'
idea of good order Instead, Prof. Donald
son announced that there would be three
and four-round bouts.
1t was 1920 o'clock when Manager Brady
came on the raised platform in the middle
Of the garden. He was greeted with loud
cheers. A minute later Corbett him.
self, attired in his boxing trunks with a
bath towel wrapped around his shoulders
followed. The applause which greeted him
was not wildly enthusiastic, but was long
and generous. Brady spoke as follows;
Ladies' and Gentlemen, 1 have in my
hands a letter from John L. Sullivan, who
'or l2 years has held the title of
as foow1g ta9 aa sHann SGF1 On defeas sss
The champion sent him note offering to
'par in this place on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Corbett has nothing but the kind |
lest feelings toward Mr.. Sullivan and no |
me recognizes more than the new champion |
he steady merit of the man whom he de- |
eated. Mr.. Corbett hopes that MI. Suli- |
yan's benefit will be tremendous success.
will now read Mr.. Sullivans lettor:
DR.. James J. Corbett, Coleman House, City.
In reply to your letter dated New Orleans,
september s, 1892, would say I accept your |
proposition to spar at the Madison Square |
Garden Saturday evening, September II. |
Awaiting your reply. |
Yours respectfully,
JOHN L. SULLIVAN.
Corbett viii Spar With Sullivan.
Brady had to make his speech to both |
des Of the house while Corbett sat in his |
corner facing Jim DAILY and smiled. 'Mr. |
Jorbett's reply" continued Brady, sis
hat he will be here on Saturday night and |
par.
This brought forth loud cheers and also |
brought Corbett to his feet. 81 thank you
ILL.," said the new champion. ''for the |
plendid reception you have given me. I |
incerely hope that Mr. Sullivan will succeed |
n all his undertakings All I can say Is
hat 1 will be perfectly satisfied if I can
protect the heavyweight championship as
ong as he has done"
Louder cheers followed and Jim also |
lad to repeat his speech to the
ther side Of the house. Prof Mike
Donovan and Billy Delaney, Corbett's
rainer, were presented to the audience by |
Manager Brady and then Corbett and Daily