Evening star., 1897-03-11
Friends of ths Fighters at Carson
Discussing It.
WISHES OF fHE Two PUGILIsTs
What SiIer Says About the Dis
satisfaction.
BETTING ON THE CONTEST

CARSON, New, March 1.-THE construc-
ton of the Marquis If Queensherry rules
given out by Referee Sier yesterday con-
tinues to be the chief topic of convcrsa-
ton among sporting men. The general
opinion at present is that il will require
d conference of representatives of Corbett
and FitZsimmons with the referee to set
tie the matter
1t is not likely that Julian and Fitzsim-
mons will agree TO anything at the present
time. They said rcpea tedly they desire
no agreement on the right to strike with
Cne hand free and in breakaways Until
the men are in the ring. and it is likely
they will continue to hold that view. At
the same time 1t is doubtful if either Of
the lighters will be willing to announce
how he feels in relation to the matter
Both Corbett and Fitzsimmons are TOO
chary of giving the other the advantage to
make known what they actually wish in
the matter of close fighting for fear that
the other side will strenuously object to
anything proposed.
Fitzsimmons las said one reason for not
agreeing to hit with one arm free and in
hreakaways is that Corbe;t can practice
these things from until the date of
tEe fight. AS matter of fact Corbett has
been practicing just that sort of thing ever
since he went into training.
He paid particular attention to hitting
with enc arm free, and in that manner he
ticored Big Jeffreys Monday afternoon.
Corbett declared that he knew FGtZsim-
mons would never agree to Silers proposal
for the reason that it was Just what he
wanted above everything, and that he was
fearful if he agreed Corbett would object.
Corbett, Charley White and other train
ers at Shaw's Springs have had long
conference over the matter. and the opiE-
ion Of the members of the Corbett camp
will be given in reply to Siler, which
Corbett has promised shall be forthcom-
ing today.
Siler said that it was immaterial to ii:m
how the men fought so long they agreed
to a definite plan OF combat.
All | want is an agreement, ne said
"and | care nothing for the nature of
the agreement. | am merely trying to
adjust matters so that | shall not be call
ed upor TO decide upon foul. That would
be the most unsatisfactory termina ion
that could possibly be reached ami | am
trying to lessen the danger of such decis
ion being called for
Fitzsimmons decided this morning TO
change his hours for regular work and
instead of dong it in the afternoon here
after will take the hardest kind of exer-
clse IN the morning. He took the usual
run into town this morning, and went
through his hard work Immediately after
the return to Cooks ranch.
Corbett started out for run in the
early morning. and by noon returned af-
ter making ten-raile trip. He went INTO
the hand ball court for an hour and then
took a rlb down The champion looks in
excellent shape and from present in,lica-
tions will enter the ring heavier than in
any fight he has ever fought. Talk of
lighting under 1fo pounds is nonsense. The
chances are he Will. tip the scales at lS5
and may be over by a few pounds. To all
appearances he is heavier than when he
began to train, although the material in
his physical makeup has altered very
much for the better.
FitZsimmnns will not be mere than 10 or
II pounds under Corbett. From now until
the day of the tightit is likely FitZsimmons
Will take on a few pounds. He is carefully
guarding the secret-of his weight and Will
not open his mouth when the subject is
under discussion. 49,
The first pool room in town will open to-
night and bets be made on the fight There
is little doubt Corbett will be 8 strong fa-
Norite, odds running about from :, to 3
Nm. A. Brady stands ready to lose quite
sum If Corbctt goes down and 1t is said
he VIII back him still more hcfore the dav
of the fight. None of the heavy betting
men has arrived. and betting will not he
heavy for some time
The town Is filling up rapidly. The first
special train reached here this morning
from the east. 1t consisted of four coaches
all fun. One or more are expected every
day from now until the morning of the
18th.