The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-19
HOW The PUCILISTS TRAIN.
DempSfy'S and BOWen'S Daily Pro-
gTamme at Tybee.

1o-Mile Run, a Plunge in the Surf
and Then a Punch at the BaK-Both
Men Hardening for the Coming
Fights Dempsey to Enter the Ring
on His Birthdsy-A Change in the
Dates.
The Sunday excursion to Tybee yester-
f day consisted of two well-fIIed coaches
. OF people intent upon days outing. Some
/ took along their guns, others were con-
tent with a stroll along the beach. Not
. few accepted the hospitality Of Mrs. Nay
lor when they could witness the work of
two athletes of world wide reputation
who are preparing for a test of physical
endurance and competitive science in the
art Of leading and countering.
Jack Dempsey and Andy Bowen are pro-
vidcd with comfortable quarters which
combined with the natural advantages of
the island for sprinting and bathing,
make, as Dempsey says, ideal training
quarters" This veteran and victor of
more than hundred ring battles declares
that Tybee is a better place to get in
proper condition than any place at which
he has ever trained. This declaration
from one so favorably known in the sport
ing world, supported by the testimony Of
his lightweight companion, is sure to
attract to Savannah and Tybee the at
tentlon of the Votaries of the roped arena
Upon arriving at the hotel both Demp-
sey and Bowen were seen approaching at
a distance, running as if to leave be-
hind manifesto n
some other executive equally hostile to
their interests. They came in with the
perspiratiOn pouring from their faces and
bodies and Immediately repaired to their
rooms. There, with he assistance Of
their trainers, they disrobed and fur
nished the first surprise to the novice
spectator. In addition to wearing two
suits of heavy camels hair underclothes
they were also encumbered with an ex-
ira pair of trousers and a thick, wooden
sweater.
Dempsey donned bathing suit and
plunged at once into the surf, swimming
nearly a mile. Then he ran back to his
room and was thoroughly rubbed with
coarse towels and submitted TO a vigorous
massage with the generous use of witch
hazel.
Bowen did not enter the surf, but was
soused with cold sea water while standing
upon a chair. He was then rubbed down.
dried, and again bathed, this time with a
mixture of alcohol and witch-hazel. Then
he held his head for some moments sub
merged in a tub of picking mixture
which win thoroughly harden his flesh.
After that he dressed and joined Demp-
sey on the veranda. After an hours chat
and rest the two pugilists attacked the
bags and punched them lively for the best
part of an hour. Another short rest was
taken, when they were summoned to din
ner, which consisted of steak and dry
toast, washed down with bottle of Bass
ale and a cup of tea.
After this meal both men lounged around
entertaining their visitors until nearly
o'clock, when they prepared themselves
for another ten mile run, returning from
which they underwent the same rubbing
and bathing as in the forenoon.
They are out of the bed and dressed
by daylight and retire promptly at
o'clock at night. Both Dempsey and
Bowen are working hard, the former to
keep himself in the splendid condition he
now enjoys, and the latter to come down
to his agreed fighting weight, 1870 pounds
which necesitates his knocking off Is
pounds of superfuous flesh. Because
of the weight they will take on from the
time they leave here until they enter the
ring, Dempsey viii leave Savannah weigh
ing about l42 pounds, he fights at AS,
and Bowen will reduce before his depart
ure to 127 pounds. If both men do not prove
NctOrS II Will not be because they have
not trained thoroughly, and are not game
ly brave, active, and scientific professors
of their art Their defeat, if such be
in store for them viii rather be because
they have met men better than them
selves, which the Savannah sports, 1udg-
ing from competitive records, will not
admit.
Tom Cleary is training Bowen, while
| George Dyer is assisting Dempsey until
the arrival of Trainer Brown. The prin-
cipals, however, have trained so often and
| their hearts are so thoroughly in their
work that they really do not need train
ers to perform other duties than rubbing
and such like. They do not need to be
I urged to work. but if either of them should
shirk in the least he would quickly be in
/ formed of his negligence by Mrs. Naylor.
whom they affeCtionately and respectfully
/ address as mother" and who has an
enthusiastic longing for their success, as
much so as if her fortune depended upon
their victory.
Dempsey is already well known in this
/ community. Bowen is hourly adding to
his popularity by his sincerity, modesty
and affability. At the request of the Audi
forum Club Dempsey has consented by
telegraph to postponement Of his fight
with Ryan from Dec. - until the 18th.
Although the club officials are unaware of
the fact, that date is Dempseys borthday.
and the presentation of the $1,000 purse
hung up for the mill will be an acceptable
present. indeed.