The evening world., 1894-01-25
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Dempsey pranced around the ring, and
declared that the platform was shaky
even under the feet OF a middle-weight
like himself. and consequently 1t would
not be safe when two heavy-weights
like Mitchell and Corbett were rushing
around upon 1t. He demanded that It
be made more solid at once, and also
asked that the ropes around the ring
be drawn taut.
The 1T insisted that the posts and
platform were all right, and then Demp-
sey forgot his dignity and, with much
profane smile, declared the defects he
had pointed out must be remedied at
once, or there would be no fight.
Flx these things at once, or Corbett
will never step in the ring" he said.
The Club then gave in. and hurried
men over to the ring to look after inn
provements.
Hall, Too, Condemns the Platform.
Jim Hall went over to inspect the
ring on behalf OF Mitchell, and heartily
approved Of the alterations suggested
by Dempsey, intlmating. as Jack had
done, tina It would be a wise act on the
part Of the Club to get d move on If
1t cared to see his principal in a fight.
This put the Club almost into a At,
a,1 tho n,,,oJs etartaJ 80 10 tht,ca p,tth
what passes for a hurry In this delib-
/, crate land.
Arrival of Corbett.
Corbett and his retinue OF attendants
slipped into the city this m )rning. They
came in the highest of spirits, and with
hope written all over their faces, and
they were heroes for the time being.
Courlers who were wait ng here had car
ried the glad tidings of the injunction to
the champion and his party as soon as
Judge Call rendered his decision yester-
day.
Everybody in the Corbett camp was
awake with the break Of day this morn
Ing. and making preparations for leav-
ing Mayport, while down at the ferry
landing a large crowd gathered to speed
the parting guests or the way with
cheers and good wishes. 1t was a mot
ley gang OF people of both sexes and
colors.
When finally the tall. 1.-the form OF
Corbett, in a close-ftting business suit.
appeared at the head OF his delegation.
Tapped on one side by Billy Brady and
on the other by big Billy Delaney, and
followed by Creedon, Tracy. Porter Ashe
and a host Of tired out newspaper men.
there was a loud cheer from the assem-
bled throng, a compliment which Cor
bett gracefully acknowledged by a nod
OF his head.
The trip up the river was uneventful.
Down at the landing here there were
carriages awaiting, and a Reception
Committee made up of sports, ragamuf-
fins and pickaninnies.
ACTOsS inc TlNeIp at South oaShooA-
vile. a self-appointed escort had put the
champion aboard the ferry.
Champion mt the st. james.
When the boat landed or this side
of the river, Corbett and his party
walked with quick pace to the carriages,
then they were driven post haste to the
st. James, running the gauntlet of hun
dreds of eyes as they made their way
to their rooms. Once in the rooms, only
intimate friends Of the champion were
allowed to enter.
Mrs. Corbett and Johnny Ward were
OF the corbett party. In answer to ar
inquiry as to Jim's condition. the cap
tain OF the New York Baseball Club pro.
nounced the champion At to night the
battle OF his life. The Ocala Rifles re-
main in town, and the Duval Club. In Its
j~ubilation over the court victory. offered
to admit the militiamen to the arena a,
the reduced price of 80 each. for those
who may present themselves In uniform