The Indianapolis journal., 1894-01-05
CHATTER OF SPORTS
Another Scheme for Outwitting
the Governor Of Florida.
1t Is Now Proposed to Go to the Corbett-
Mitchell Battle Ground on a
Special Train.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 4-The
''touts'' in this city say the Duval Athletic
Club cannot be beaten, and judging from the
rumors that are floating around town to-
night ii now looks as though Manager
Bowden and the other officials would go to
almost any length to defeat Governor
Mitchells opposition. According to the
stories that have gained credence among
the sporting men. and which seem to come
from good authority, arrangements have
been perfected whereby the fight can be
pulled off in the face of any opposition.
though at the expense of many who
anxious to see it. 1t is new plan entire
ly, and the work which is now being pushed
at the arena. 1t is said, is only meant to
bluff the Governor. Tickets are still being
sold for admission to the big ring, which
undoubtedly will be completed whether or
not the club successfully carry out it's
end Of the agreement right in that spot.
By continuing the work the club hopes to
convince Governor Mitchell that the fight
will take place in the arena which it is
now preparing. According to the new plan.
however. the intention at present is quite
the contrary, provided the opposition of the
authorities remains as strong.
Tie new arrangements include the char
tering of train, whicn, it is understood,
will be placed at the disposal of the club
forty eight hours previous to the fight,
and the same length of time after the con-
test has been scheduled TO begin. The spec,
tators will be given the tip and hurried
or to the train, which will carry them 10
the battle ground, leaving the Governor,
militia and the rest of the opposition
forces, it is hoped, far behind. According
70 this view Of the case, it is certainly be-
lievtd; If the courts sustain the holding Of
the fight that the Governor will adopt
some heroic measures In order to protect
aid show lis personal Jurisdiction in the
night in reeard to the truth Of these ru-
rors. !Ie said: mot a word of truth in
them. If anything of the kind was being
thought of, should know all about it,
Some of the stories which have been go
ing around to-day conveyed the idea that
the club intended to put money on Cor
bett. Manager Bowden. in that connection,
said: 'T have heard of it, but it is ali
false" He further stated that the line of
action had not yet been fully decided on.
In few days, he thought the club would
be prepared to make it public. Whatever
was decided on. he declared, would be
sized the fact that the fight would GER
tainly come off. Manager Bowden has
written TO Governor Mitchell in regard to
the clubs position in the matter. AS vet.
he has received no answer. He thinks,
however, from indications so far. that
there is really nothing very serious in the
Governors position.
Charley Mitchell has another grievance.
He says he does not want TO spread IL, but
cannot forbear making public his dissatis-
faction at the manner In which he alleges
Corbett signed the articles: He claims that
ager, BILLY" Brady, and declares that he
will not abide by the articles unless the
American champion signs them himself.
signed the articles personally Brady hav-
ing nothing to do with it.