Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05


 est, however, that the Sullivan Corbett con- test did not possess. In that memorable meeting of giants American was pitted against American. When Corbett and Mitchell put up their hands, it will be America against Great Britain.
 The majority of people on this side of the big pond not only hope that Corbett will win and keep the championship here, but they feel reasonably confident that he will prove himself the better man. In certain degree national pride gives rise to this opin- ion, but the California boys admirers also advance logical arguments in support of their belief Corbett, they say, is only 27 years old, is growing better and stronger every day and is a much more formidable fighter than when he conquered Sullivan. Mitchell, on the other hand, is 32 years old, or five years Corbett's senior, and has reached the time of life when @ pugilist is generally going down hill.
 Another point the Corbett partisans make is on the disparity in size between the two men. Corbett is feet 1 inch tall and fairly towers above his opponent, who is only 5 feet S4 inches in height It is ap- parent that Mitchell will be at a decided disadvantage in reaching for his opponents jaw. In the matter of reach, too, nature has favored the Californian, for his brawny right arm is four inches longer than that of the Englishman. The importance of this fact appears when it is remembered that if Corbett and Mitchell should both lead for the jaw with their respective rights at the same instant Corbett could land a knock out blow on the Briton's chin, while his own jaw would have four inches of safety between it and the hard hitting English champions s fist.
 In quickness and science both men may be said to be on equal terms, and both are ring generals of consummate skill. Neither man lacks nerve, and each is as game as the proverbial pebble. Both men are sledge hammer hitters, but there Is general i'm pression, which may or may not be well founded, that Mitchell can land a heavier blow with his doughty right than Corbett. His biceps is half an inch larger around, and his shoulders are broader by four inches than those of Pompadour Jim, but those who have seen Corbett punch the bag and hammer the air cushioned chests of his sparring partners, Donaldson and Creedon, bear witness to the fact that his blows have more steam" in them than they did when they sent John l.. Sullivan into retirement
 In the matter of weight, too, Gentleman Jim will have decided advantage. Mitch ell recently weighed 1S4 pounds and states that he will enter the ring at 172. Corbett will tip the scales at fully 190 pounds Jan. 25, and will probably be at least eight pounds heavier than his opponent. When he began training at Jacksonville, he weighed about 19O pounds stripped. In his battle with Sullivan he pulled down the scales at IFS pounds.
 The above statistics plainly show the great difference ill physique between the pugilists, but glance at the accompanying outlines of the two men will make it even more apparent. The dark figure is that of Corbett and the light figure Mitchells. Corbett's superior height and reach and Mitchell's greater breadth of shoulders are contrasted with almost geometrical accu- racy. The following table. compiled from recent measurement of both men, more fully shows their respective dimensions:
 Corhett NFitche11