The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-05
CORBETT AND MITCHELL.
Both Are Preparing for the Comirg
(nnfest.

1890
theatrical company. arrived I'm town yes
terday afternoon. The champion found
quarters at the Hotel Brunswick. He will
take things easy for three weeks. after
which he VIII so into active training for
his fight with Mitchell in December.
Corbett inquired particularly about the
climate Of Asbury Park during the winter
months and seemed satisfied when he was
told that It is usually from five 10 ten
degrees warmer heis than in New York.
Corbett has leased The Farm" which
is about a mile from the place where
he trained last year. Il Is surrounded by
stately oaks and pines. is picturesque in
appearance, and will make a desirable
training place. Corbett says he Will pro-
baby secure John McVey. OF Philadel-
phia. as one Of his trainers.
Corbett was given a grand reception at
the hotel at night. Immediately after fin
ishing their concert on the beach the
beach band, headed by Mayor Frank l..
Tenbroeck. marched up 10 the hotel and
rendered a serenade 10 the American
champion. In response 10 calls Corbett
came out on the front porch. and was
Immediately besiegef by the people. The
pugilist invited the band M his friends
into the office, where a reception lasting
fully fifteen minutes took place. Among
those who gathered around the champion
were several hundred ladies'.
Jim Corbett called on "parson" Davies
yesterday afternoon for the purpose OF
deciding upon a final stakeholder in the
Jackson match. There will be no diff
Guilty in arranging this affair, for both are
satisfied TO have ar responsible man
hold the money. The job viii p~ohAb'y
fall to a ChicagCan, for the match was
made In hat :ity, and Davies thinks the
ritney Should stay there. VIII Davis. II
the Hay maiket Theatre. and Charles Re-
tor, Of restaurant fame. were mentioned.
and It is likely that one or the other OF
these men will be chosen in a day or two.
jim and the smooth manager from the
West appear 10 be on rather friendly
terms. although no lcve IS lost between
them. Not a single word was said about
Jackson's taking Mf~chelrs place At the
Coney Island Club reI. December IN case
the Britisher should decline 20 break his
agreement with The Roby folks. From
what the "Parion" said 10 a Worlc re-
porter afterwards, however. It Is rca-
sonable 10 believe that Peter will con-
sent 10 no such arrangement.
Il am not looking out for the interests
Of Corbett or Mitchell" said Davies. "for
Il requires all my time 10 manage Peter
JacksOn's business affairs. II IS my opin-
ion that Mitchell and Corbett will meet
in the ring next December, and l have
given Corbett's proposition 10 use Jack
son as n substitute for the English cham
pion very little attention. / made 3
match with Coibett fer next June, ana
l would much prefer to have that affair
80 as II lays. II isn't the easiest thing
in the world to book n show so that
you can make money. even though fl is
a big revival Of Mrs Stoves immortal
work, with such a strong card as Peter
at its head. You can get any number
OF dates. but II is the percentage thar
bothers one. l am not at all alarmed
about the CorDett-M Mitchell affair. It viii
all come ont right. and I'm too busy en-
gaglng actors and buying Inuzzles FOR
our twenty-eisht bloodhounds TO worry
over anything else"
Mr.. Davies will leave for Chicago to-
day. After spending n day or two at the
Western metropolis he Will 60 TO Mount
Clemens and remain there urtll the first
performance Of Uncle Toms cabin" IS
given.
The London correspondent Of the Mus
trated News has sent the following:
| visited Brighton. as instructed. and
found Charley Mitchell and HIS friends
located In n private house within n stones
throw Of the Hotel Metropole. where I'm
stopping. I've had feveral good chances
~ AbNh ~ IsuEllSA UpAfi ONfif anu 1
must say he never appeared to be better
or In finer condition than he IS at present.
Early every morning he takes n long
swim In the surf for at least an hour or
more. Sometimes he rs accompanied by
Jim Hall, George Mcdonald and Jack
McAuliffe. The fact OF the matter is
Mitchell is quietly training. although he
pretends 70 outsiders he IS not. After his
morning bath Hall. Mcdonald or some
one else gives Mitchell a hard rubbing
for half an hour. after which he takes
a breakfast OF chops. eggs, tea, &c. Sew
eral times while driving about Brighton
I've met Mitchell with a pal going at n
lively pace. wearing heavy fannels or a
sweater. He has a lower room I'm his
house fixed up with a punching bag. and
Tor half an hour every day he works
the bag and sometimes dons the mittens
with Hall. The latter. being almost the
size and build Of Ccrbett, is considered
the best man he could possibly rave Sc
lected for this practice. Jack McAuline
seems to be very anxious about Mitchell,
and also spars with him occasionally.
] understand from some friends of Mitch
that Hall and t{eAuline will be his
They will sail for America
about September 5th. George Mcdonald,
the Englishman's principal trainer. Will
go along. Mcdonald VIII also be In the
Englishman's corner. Mitchell IS said to
have weighed DO when he arrived at
to-day he's down 70 about 100.
and will probably enter the ring at $50.
Charley's face shows hard work; all
fat and puffy flesh Is gone. His eyes
are clear and bright. He seems 10 be as
timber as a cat. and as hard as nails.
In fact. Mitchell is III 10 fight at present
II he was obliged to. Mitchell really
10 train the morning after he
iailed from New York. He has not drank
Of any account. snd at present
'snfnes himself 20 a pint OF champagne
)r a bottle OF bass at dinner. ! have never
Teen n fighter who feels so confident and
10 anxious for the hour OF battle. Mitchell
'efused to say where he Will fight. but
rom what I have heard I think the fight
will take place at Chicago. There will
'e considerable English money sent over
o back Mitchell. such Is the confidence
lie has infused among his friends by his
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