The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-27
PUNCHING THE BAG
BOB AND JIM HARD AT WORK IN
THEIR QUARTERS


Jim Works Altogether Too Hard. His Train
ers Say, and They Have Made Him Prom
Use to Let up Bit-Jeffries and Woods
Make Corbett Good Marks to Practice
on, the Former Looming up as q
heavyweight of the Future Anti
Fight Bill in Congress General Sport
ing News
Carson, New, Feb. 25.-Corbett's train
Ing quarters at Cooks Springs were
crowded and as it was necessary for
some of the athletes 10 move, George
Green. Dial Hawkins and Spider Kelly
the last two named arriving this morn
ing, concluded to seek another home.
They picked out a place at Genoa,
small village about seven miles distant
from Carson. The most important arriv-
ais Of the day were Manager w. A.
Brady and Charley White, the New York
trainer, who will aid Billy Delaney as
much as possible in looking after Cor
belts interests. They reached the cham
pion's handball court while the latter was
going through his usual morning exer-
Cises. Brady expressed himself as being
pleased with Jim's appearance. White
seemed inclined to be reserved in his
opinion for day or two until he had
a chance to size up Corbett thoroughly.
JI~C WnnDS
One OF the most interesting incidents of
the day was Corbett's bout with J. J. JEFF
fries, the California heavyweight. They
kept at it continuously for twelve min
utes, and while Jeffries was pretty well
pumped out at the finish Corbett called
for Billy Woods TO take his turn at the
gloves. Jeffries is a young giant, whose
muscular development, while not equal
TO that Of Tom Sharkey, is certainly re-
markable. He is by occupation boiler
maker, and if he can acquire a little
more speed Corbett thinks he vii. event
ually become a great fighter. Jeffries
never took boxing lesson in his life and
his practice with Corbett cannot but be
OF great benefit to him. In his bouts
with Woods, who is protected with pneu-
matte armor, Corbett does not confine |
himself to tapping, but strikes with all |
his might too frequently for Woods COM |
fort The arnlor does not seem to be such |
a great protection after all, for once or |
twice during this mornings bout Woods |
was almost put on the floor. One blow. a
right half-arm punch which caught him
square under the chin, sent the Denver |
man Keeling to the wall.
AT FITS QUARTERS.
At Fitzsimmons' quarters today the |
general routine was gone through. About |
9 o'clock the lanky fighter started out |
for ten-mile spin, returning to the ranch |
feeling comparatively fresh. After rub |
down Bob sat around the house and kill |
ed time until noon. This afternoon he |
gave public exhibition in the gymna- |
SUM in connection with his training, at |
which only about half a dozen spectators |
spectators were present. Crowds will |
probably begin TO flock 10 Cooks in |
day or two. however. when the fact that |
admission to see the pugilist work be- |
comes generally known. One dollar is |
the rate charged for transportation to the |
ranch and return, including admission to |
the show. 1t is considered quite reason |
able. Fitzsimmons started in by punch |
ing the bag, giving a most artistic eXhi- |
bition in that line, which was greatly rel |
ished by the spectators. This was fol- |
lowed by sparring with Roeber, Hickey |
and Steiner. Roeber surprised the big
New Zealander by jabbing him in the
mouth with his left and drawing little
blood. At the conclusion OF nine fast
rounds Fitzsimmons showed up compar-
atively fresh. while the others showed
the effects Of the work through which
they had passed.
Fi,zsimmons is still suffering slightly
from the effects OF his cold, but said this
afternoon that II will not be OF enough
IMPORTANCE to cause him to let I'D in his
training.
CORBErT WORKS TOO HARD.
Carson. New, Feb. 26.-Until both Cor
effect OF the steady training they are
Just starting on all prophecies will be
v2!ueless. Corbett's friends stay with
him steadily. and are as enthusiastic as
ever about his chances, while the ad-
nir-rs OF Fitzsimmons seem 10 be in
a change brought about, no
doubt, by the excellent appearance of
the Australian.
Billy Delaney watches Corbett closely.
While thoroughly satisfied with Jim's
ne is somewhat afraid that
Inns desire for work may rob him of
some of the steam which he now DOS
III ]
fight time. Delaney has had several
talks with Corbett on the subject, and
jim has promised 10 ease up a bit
The effect Of the Califoraian's exer-
lions is only evident in his face. when he
finishes work and places himself in the
hands Of mis- rubbers. There is no dis
'ress Of breathing. no dragging Of the
'mhS. aud dropping of the shoulders, but
his features for few minutes have a
drawn appearance. When splashed
with alcohol and witch hazel and his
'iesn is slapped and kneaded by his
handlers. tie color returns 10 his coun-
tenance and the expression disappears
TICKLED WITH JEFFRIES.
Both Corbett and Delaney appear 70
De pleased with Jeffries, the latest addi-
.:oa to the formers camp. OF his bout
with Corbett yesterday, Delaney said:
"Jeffries is a strong, active fellow,
ind quite clever. He made very cred
table showing. ] told him as soon as
le pull on the gloves TO go al Jim and
10 his level best TO land as hard and as
,f1en as possible. He carried out my
Instructions 70 the letter and the result
Vas a right good exhibition. Corbetts
eints bothered Jeffries considera bly,.
put nevertheless he behaved splendidly :
I'm hit him pretty hard, but the Losl :