The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-17
INGALLS, VISITS CORBETT.
The Ex-senator Not Well Versed I'm
the TechnicaIities of the Came

CARSON CITY, New. March lex
Senator John j. Ingalls, of Kansas
22Ime in to-day, wearing a troubled look
Il have never been TO prize fight" he
said to reporter. but i want to see one
before L die" He visited both fighters this
afternoon and was pleased with their con-
dition. He said Corbett appeared to him to
be the best athlete and he was inclined on
this account TO think he would be the
winner
Mr.. Ingalls, is trained down TO his usual
fineness and did not take up much room
i'm the travelling suit and box overcoat In
which he reached the scene He said on
his arrival, that he did not know much
about prize fighting, either in theory or
practice. Put he was very willing to learn
and accepted an invitation to visit Corbett's
quarters The ex-senator looked as though
he rather regretted the trip when ushered
into the smoky barroom at Shaws Springs
filled as it was with brawny, strong jawed
devotees of the game. who stared suspi-
ciously at the gentleman from Kansas.
There was little chance for escape, how,
ever and he followed his escort into Cor
belts parlor where introductions ensued
How do you do Mr.. Corbett?' said Mr.
Ingalls,. Il hope your folks are all we'll
ought of sight, old man. said the cham
pion. as he shook the ex-sena tors arm into
a state of partial paralysis. Glad to see
you.
Il intend to see the match tomorrow.
and thought L would come out and see
you, said the eX-statesman. II do not
know much about this branch of gymnas-
ties
"I'lI lie clad to post YOU. senator replied
Corbett. What can / tell your"
We'll, for instance, how hard are you
all ,wed to hit your opponeEt?" asked Sena-
tor Ingalls,, with evident return of cour-
age.
LAS hard as you can punch" was the
answer, amid a general laugh, which again
disconnected the questioner. But he was
game and led back another inquiry.
But" he asked, ''how much does 1T coun,
when you hit the other mon. / don't know
much about the score"
That floored Corbett. and to cover his
visitors confusion, ne began a little rapid
work with the dumbbells. Mr.. ingalls, hast
lily retreated TO a far corner OF the room,
from which lac viewed the work with evi-
dent admiration.
Il think you must be a very nice fighter.
Mr.. Corbett." the ex-senator said when the
exhibit was finished. and L think you will
beat Mr.. Fitzsimmons. We are both Ameri-
can citizens and. of course / sympathize
always with Americans. / don't know your
opponent. but | don't think he can whip
you, you are so big, you know"
Mr.. Ingalls, soon drove back TO town.
where he met Governor Sadler. and the two
walked to Dan Stuart's big arena
stepped on the ring platform. 'sWbat a. = bje he
place. Why. this beats the national con-
ventions all to pieces, doesn't Ii. Prize fight
ing must be quite q lucrative enterprise TO
Justify such splendid preparations. am
quite glad | came.
Governor Sadler was delighted with his
visitors enthusiasm and took him to din
ner at the executive mansion. During th,.
evening Mr.. ingalls, met Parson Davies
Muldoon. Tom Sharkey. Professor Donald
son and many other men prominent i'm pu-
immensely