Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-28


markable Performance of a Young
Milwaukee Rider-Other Sport of
a Miscellaneous Character.
Carson New, February 27.-"Charley' -
White and Billy" Delaney met yester-
day for the first time at Shaws Springs.
After lengthy interview Corbett an
nounced that White and Delaney would
have absolute charge of his training,
debating his method of fighting and
be chief adviser of the ring. White
will decide in a day or two just how
the Californian shall fight the Cornish
man.
White, who has a reputation of be-
ing one of the best judges of boxers,
as we'll as one of the best of advisers,
watched jim closely through his exer-
cises. both in the morning and in the
afternoon. White trained Fitzsimmons
when he was matched against Corbett
two years ago, and consequently knows
something of his methods He was
very favorably impressed with Corbett's
condition and work, and said in the
style of training of the two men, it is
very different. FitZsimmOns is me-
thodical. while Corbetts work varies
and is of the gymnasium order. Jim,
l think has the right idea. His eXhl-
bition of endurance, as displayed
through the medium of the handball
game this morning is the greatest l
have ever witnessed. He tired out one
man after another. after which he boxed
Woods, Jeffries and his brother ice.
Corbett's style of boxing with Joe was
of scientific order and showed the
finished boxer In his bout Corbett
! gave a splendid exhibition Of feinting
and stepping aside. He was very active
and his feet work was a very agreeable
surprise.
"Corbett's bout with Jeffries was of
slugging variety. They smashed at each
other good and hard at close range. but
Jeffries only I'm one instance got within
haiIing distance Of Jim's head. The
champion scored when and where he
pleased. It was great exercise and show
ed his superior strength. IL IS also
proven conclusively that Jim can take
good care Of himself in a miX-up as well
as at long range. The bout with Woods
gave Corbett ample opportunity TO hit
good and hard and that he took advan-
tage of the situation goes without saying.
The head. face and body protector is "a
great invention. and shows that Corbett
/ protector was a revelation to me.
"Woods's showing also surprised me.
He is a faster and cleverer man than ever.
and is just the one for jim to cut loose
on. Corbett's sparring to-day consisted
entirely of short-arm work. He broke
clean after every clinch and made no at
tempt 10 hit on the break-away, showing
that he is preparing himself for any
change of rules that may be decided upon
later.
"Corbetts bag punching exhibition was
very good. His judgment of distance is
great He can dodge a blow by a smaller
fraction and in better style than anybody
ever saw
Everybody at Fitzsimmonss training
quarters is depressed at the news of the
death of Mrs Julian and the stout little
manager has not yet got his brother-in-
law fully started at his work
It is rumored that Fi,zsimmons does
not rest we'll but lays awake thinking Of
his bereavement Yet he did not wake
until nearly Q o'clock Ftzsimmons car
ried a piece of sponge between his lips and
teeth while running yesterday and thinks
his experiment a decided benefit. rs the
sponge takes the rawness out of the at
mosphere and prevents it aggravatng the
cold on mis- lungs.
He did not believe Corbetts wind was
as good as it was reported to be and eX-
pressed the opinion that couple OF
punches in the stomach will take the
starch out Of him and If he got just one
smash at his head he would be satisfied.
FItzsimmOns declines 90 furtheE discuss
his recently raised objection TO the rules
which are to govern the battle. He says
his complexion has been wrongfully con-
strued as an indication Of cowardice on
his part in some respects. and for that rea-
son he is going to stop talking.
They will find out on the ltth OF March
whether or not I am afraid ot that dude
with the pompadour,' said Bob. clinching
his fists and shaking his head ominously.
III give them little something to
sing mark me-"
Dan Stuart is up and around in his room
directing matters from this retreat lie
is gratined over the demand for tickets
and says there is no question now about
the great amphitheatre being packed
Work on the mammoth building is pro-
crossing rapidly. Two Of the sections Of the
octagon are already i'm position and the
lumber all on the ground for the others.
BOWLING.