The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-11-30

from formidab BILE except for the massive
shoulders that showed through the loose
coat, suggestion of The tremendous
driving power that has won him most of
his battles.
Only light exercise will be taken dur
ing the time that eiapses before the fight
and bliZ. immons expects TO gain i've to
ten pounds in the meantime, going into
the ring a about 172 pounds.
Tom Sharkey remained around his
headquarters all day yesterday, the only
exercise he took being short walks at slow
measure pace on the boulevard that faces
the ocean, and using his jaws very freely
answering the hundreds who approached
with words OF encouragement. IF Tom
Sharkey works his arms and fists as effect
lively on Wednesday night as he worked
his jaws to-day he'll make short work of
big Bob was the remark of a bystander
OF the pugilistic stripe yesterday, who
added, "Tve been waiting for an hour to
have word with him, and all that time
he's been doing nothing but Ginning"
Notwithstanding the ordeal he had to
undergo, he looked fresh and clipper late
in the afternoon. As usual, he did not
train yesterday because it was Sunday,
but to day he will engage in some exercise,
just to keep himself in condition, and pos
sibly tomorrow he may do little work.
but the whole of Wedne sday he will re-
main quiet and nurse his strength for the
event in the evening.
Though the big betting on the coming
contest will not begin until tonight, a
mum Der of wagers were laid last evening
by sports who had been at the training
quarters OF the men during the day and
had become enthusiastic over their looks
One wager of $500 to $175 was made that
Sharkey would stay ten rounds and an
other OF 500 TO $50 on the same PROPOSE
tion.
On the question of rounds the betting
ran $50 to $40 that Fitzsimmons would
last eight rounds and $40 to $40 that he
would last six.
Sharkey and Fitzsimmons were exam
ined by physician yesterday, and the
following report was sent to the National
Athletic Club:
Gentlemen: In compliance with your ms true
tons, have this day made thorough exami-
nation OF the physical condition of Robert
Fitzsimmons and Thomas Sharkey. l find
both men to be in the pink of condition and
competent to undergo any test of physical en-
durance without harmful results. respect
fully yours, DR.. ID. ID. LusTIG.
measurement of both mems chests
showed that Sharkey's chest when ex-
banded exceeded Fitzsimmons' by half
an inch. Fitzsimmons was, normal, 80,
, expanded. A. and Sharkey, normal, Al,
EXPANDED Az.
Mr.. Gibbs, manager of the National
Athletic Club. when seen last evening,
spoke OF his visit TO the mems training
quarters. He SAID:
Il went over to see Fitzsimmons at Sau-
salito Yesterday, and L asked him how he
felt. He replied Il feel confident of
knocking that fellow out in two rounds,
and ii / don't will never enter the rng
again.
"Sharkey also expressed his determine
of In tfaof FOIL nx i,,E
rounds, or he would not fight again."
A dispute arose over the gloves to be
used on the night of the fight. FitZsim-
mons wanted to use a pair of gloves made
for him in the East. The gloves were
shown 10 Sharkey and he objected to their
use. When Fitzsimmons was informed of
Sharkey's refusal, he Immediately said he
would not fight.
JuIlan then said that such
small matter as that should not
be an obstacle, and he notified Sharkey
that he would get set of gloves made
here and the gloves could be thrown in
the middle OF the ring and after Sharkey
had taken his pick Fitzsimmons would
take what was LETT.
Preparations will begin tomorrow at
the Pavilion. Seats will be arranged for
10000. So far large sale has been made
it already exceeds the number sold for the
Corbett fight.
The Golden West Club give its inaugural
boxing tournament at Union Hall this
evening. The opening event will COM
mence at $3.50 clock promptly and the
management will see 10 il that there will
be no waits to mar the pleasure OF the
evenings sport.
The Tracey Ryan ten-round contest
will be the principal feature. and as both
men are in fine condition it is expected
they will put up a spirited battle Jack
Stenzler and Tom Johnson, the heavy
weights, will give six-round exhibition;
and Charley Rochelle and Harry Butler
lightweighis, will box eight rounds for a
decision. The prices of admission are
very reasonable and should insure a iull
house.
The betting last night on to-night's
TraceyRyan fight was TO l in favor OF
Tracey, the Australian.
Anthony, the Australian fighter. will
meet Ward of New York here under the
auspices of the Occidental Club in Wool
wards Pavilion on December H.
They will fight at lis. Hawkins of this
City and Cans of New York will meet on
the same night and in the same ring.
They are N atched a. 100 pounds.