Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-08-30
SULLIVAN AND CORBETT.
The Pugilistic Giants Spar in
Public with Their Trainers.
BOTH MEN SEEM IN FIT CONDITION.


opment BY Tossing Heavy Iron Balls.
NEW YoRk, Aug. s0-John L. Sullivan
LIFT Canoe Place Inn, L. l., where be has
been in training ever since July @, for Phil
Casey's place on DeGraw street, Brooklyn,
where Sullivan remains the guest Of Mr.
Casey until Thursday, when he win leave
for New Orleans in the Wagner palace car
Traveller.
Last evening the big fellow was driven in
a cab to the Clermont Avenue rink aud
there showed himself. There was a tre-
mendous halloo when Sullivan appeared
upon the stage The noise that greeted his
appearance lasted at least half a minute.
When Sullivan finally got chance to speak
he said:
John l.. Does some Talking.
am much obliged to yon all for your recep-
ton. know that you all think am going 70
defeat Corbett, but am told that COrhott is "a
very clever man. II you haven't absolute faith
in me don't bet on me; Corbett may be q sur
prise party.
Then came cheers for John L. Sullivan,
and cries OF mo, no; there's only one John
LIP Sullivan smiled at this and answer,
ia his grun voice that he was John l.. then
and always, and the man who whipped him
would have TO do so on his merits There
were more cheers at this and Sullivan was
called upon very decidedly for a speech.
John L. replied by saying
~ am not in the talking business Just
now, bat map be later. A loser always has
lot TO say" and the crowd yelled back,
"Then, John, you'll be a deaf and du.uh
man Sullivan was evidently pleAsed at
9 -. NaIIr l. 4 All
pion rarely does-but he raised A.s lard,
quoted the crowd, who were all with him,
and said; Let it all 60 until the 9TH OF
September After that date we will know
what's what" and the crowd cheered him.
suiiivan's Appearance.
There appeared 70 be a good deal Of flesh
on sullivan as he sat Ia his corner His
eyes, however, were bright aud flashing
and bis face was hardened aud tanned. His
shoulders are in sp endid condition and his
muscles show excellently. There appeared,
however, 70 be lots Of fat over his stomach
and back. 1t is very strange II be does not
weigh in the vicinity Of 20 pounds. He
perspires very freely
Jack Ashton me him in three rounds.
Sullivan displayed the agility Of a cat He
wore a confident, hardened air, and went
at AAhton very hard, tapping him at short
intervals twice with his left and once with
his night, and although be only touched his
companion on the neck and shoulders. he
had him very tired nc the end OF each round
1t was remarked that Sullivan pulled a
good deal after the finish of the rounds.
The wrinkles of fat over his waistband
heaved In aud out TO no small degree and
the Precipitation came freely. Still his ad-
mirers feel that he is IN prime condition.
His flesh is well colored and his striking
force is as marvellous rs ever. His legs are
in the best form and the effect OF bis truin-
ing is very evident and be has the appear
ance OF a man fit to win.
The rink, which holds about 5000 per
sons, was packed TO the doors while
crowd fully as large blocked the streets in
the neighborhood, being unable to gain
admission. Sullivan was very much pleased
with his reception and bowed his acSnowl-
ecgement frequently.
Corbett's Exhibition.
Madison Square garden held 5000 people
when Jim Corbett presented himself to
give public exhibition of the meth IDS of
training he has pursued for his encounter
at New Orleans with Champion John L.
Sullivan. Mrs Corbett and quite q num-
Der Of ladies were in the audience.
Corbett lost no time in getting to work.
aud displayed his biceps TO advantage with
the lifting machine, the rowing machine
and the wrist machine, for an OF which he
was loudly applauded. A haudbal court
had been erected at the east end Of the
hall, and Corbett entered the lists with
John Lawlor, the champion Of ireland.
The contest excited much interest aud ter
minated in favor Of Lawlor the score being
announced as 81 TO a.
A three cornered game OF pitch and toss
was INDUCED in with a 7iS-pound ball. Cor.
bett receiving the ball in turn from Billy
Delaney, his trainer, and Jim DAILY. bis
sparrug partner. In this game Corbett'.
shoulder blades stood out like hard, corded
knots. Corbett had awrestling match with
John McNey, Of Philadelphia, in which Il,
displayed much skill, his strength aud drx
terlty drawing forth loud and continuou,
cheering He also ran a mile in good styl.
on track which had been laid out aroun,
the hall.
When Corbett came out for the sparrin,
contests everybody was enthusiastic ov,
his appearance. and the shout, "Hes Al
right" went up from many throats. Tn
old timers, however, shook their. head
ominously, and mutterings could be hear,
to the effect that ''Jenip would not look !.
spry after big John had had him in han,
tor short time.
A Spirited Bout.
Corbett when he stepped into the rims
was received with tumultuous cheering
ana 1t was evident that he was surrounde
by muititud, OF admirers He spared
bout OF three rounds with James Move
and three rou IDS with Jim DAILY, his spa
ring partner and assistant trsiner.
His bout wlth DAILY was very spirited. an
the dexterity with which he administer.
his blows and his agility in avoiding puuisl
mont received hearty applause.
Corbett will return TO Loeb Arror III
afternoon. There he win take light dali
exercise until Saturday, when he will sta
fo- New Orleans. he will make the trim
special tram, which wiz leave Jersey Git
~ o'clock. His train is expected to ARR,
IN New ORLEANS on Monday.
H. will be the guest In that city OF Il
Southern Atileric club, where he fouel
and whippd Kilrain. He will take exc
Csc ana tram while there in the cl,
rooms, which have been placed at his d
p.eal
Both Sullivan and Corbett win have eyi