The evening world., 1893-11-20
SPORTING NEWS AAO GOSSIP.
Florida's Governor Still Opposed
to the Big Fis.io Affair.
Interest Now Centres In the Broad
sword Contest.

Gov. Mitchell. of Florida, reiterates
his statement, that the Corbett-Mitchell
fight will not take place In that State II
he can prevent 1t. He says he will ap-
peal to the people to cooperate with the
SheriNfs OF the different counties ITO pre-
vent this disgrace to our civilization"
From the account given by Florida
man, recently arrived In New York, the
people of Florida are decidedly in favor
Of the contest, were wild" over 1t. In
fact, and thought they had secured an
attraction" which would do Florida
more good than did the State Building
at the Worlds Fair. Whether or not
the fight takes place. there is every rea
son to believe that the principals VIII be
physically ready to 90 on with the analr
ON the appointed day.
. Jim Corbett left for Cleveland yester-
day to spar IL week in theatrical com
pany; but even while there he VIII not
much of 1t because too much would
make him stale. but he will do enough
TO keep his appetite up; Corbett says
and. as his friends know, Corbett would
lose good deal II he lost his appetite.
Eating is one OF Corbetts long suits.
Just before 6o he left for Sssrd nc
you had your breakfast only a. short
while ago. spoke up Porter Asche. II
four mutton chops. some fish and Jelly
omelet."
John L. Sullivan is quoted as saying
that Corbett will hammer the life" out
winning he says. he will at once chal-
lenge the Englishman.
There is q prospect OF an0ther other six; SIX;
Billy Plimmer. The Empire ATHLETIC
Club, a Philadelphia institution, is said
to be negotiating for such a match Tom
0,Rourke jumped at the chance OF get
lish bantam. The date, he Gays, can
be made too soon to suit him. He
stipulates that the winner must take
guarantee certain sum, or settle on
the percentage plan. Plimmer has yet
to be heard from in the matter.
Col. John Hopkins II still willing to
match either of his men. Creedon and
Tracey, against anybody In their. class.
He will accept any respectable sized purse
for Creedon to meet Fitzsimmons.. II
such match should be made. the Colonel
will bet 5000 on Creedon when the time
comes.
"If F1tz doesn't think will I'll bet him
5000 that do bet 5000 on Cleedon, SAID
Smith or WI Tom aieS Ryan TSe pu1si % Ath
letic Club suggested a, match to me be:
tween Tracey and Smith. ! told them
was agreeable; but have heard nothing
further since"
Tonight will be an eventful one for
the Scottish American A. c., when the
Clubs boxing show will take place
Sim Robinson and Charles Roden have
been faithfully training for their bouts
Robinson is expected to give a good ac-
count of himself. Jack Van Houter
ought to make a game fight, though the
Jersey friends of Sim are confident he
can defeat the West Side man. Roden
the lO5-pound man, is a rusher. and will
hustle Frank Nolan, of the Acorns
from beginning to finish A number oil
exhibitions between members Of the Yves
Side, Pastime, Acorn, and Scottish
American Athletic Clubs. will fu ou
the programme.
With the absence from town OF both
Corbett and Mitchell, sporting men have
a relief for time from talk Of the biz
contest and they are now trying to pich
out a winner in the broadsword contests
to be held at the Garden next week. Dun,
can Ross and Chevaler PM are running
a close race for first choice. Ross. or
account of his experience In mounted
broadsword combats, Is the favorite, per
haps. but the italian expert. although
he doesn't know much abou. the broad
sword. Is a man of great strength, which