The herald., 1897-03-17


rectly to the arena. With him viii be
. Julian, Hickey, Stenzler ard Roeber.
These are the men who will be with him
J in his corner, and no other person will
be In the carriage when they leave his
ranch. Lewis Houseman of Chicago
J will be timekeeper. From the house
where Fitzsimons has done all his work
1t is about three miles to the arena. and
it usually takes about twenty minutes to
cover the distance. On his arrival at
the arena. Fitzsimmons will go directly
to his dressing room, which is on the
west side of the big frame structure, and
after rundown, VIII be dressed for the
fight. He will wear black shoes and
green tights. Around his waist he will
have belt of red, white and blue silk,
the belt having in its center an eagle,
with wings spread in the position of the
bird on a half-dollar. The belt, how
ever, viii be taken off az soon as the
time for the fight arrives, and Fitzsim-
mons will fight in the green tights
alone.
CHALLENGES COMING
Charley Mitchell has come to the front
with challenge to fight the winner,
the following cablesram having been
received by George Siler, referee:
mitchell has deposited forfeit of $500
with the Sporting Life to fight the win
ner for e20o0, or Sullivan, within any
reasonable time, either in England or
America Kin6ly cable reply. Atkin-
son. Sporting Life"
This Is the second challenge that has
been made to the winner, the first being
that of Billy Madden, who on Sunday
attempted to get the two men to say
that in the event of victory they would
fight Joe Goddard There are others to
come, and it is likely that the winner
may be challenged by Peter Maher.
Denver" Ed Smith and Tom Sharkey.
1t is not at all likely that either man
will pay attention to the challenges.
There is money in the fight besides the
purse that has been offered, and neither
man is prepared to throw away the
chance of making money by exhibitions
and theatrica enterprises that will be
his for a year at least after the fight.
SMALLER FRY
"Parson" Davies brought with him
George Armstrong. a sixfooter, who
has won five fights and drawn one. with
the expectation of making a match with
Jeffrics, but he has been unable to do
anything thus far, as every one is too
busy to talk about future contests. The
"Parson" has Jimmy Barry also in tow,
he getting in tonight. Efforts will be
made to- arrange a match for him with
Anthony. The latter is also here. The
l"Pareon" will have to do some hustling
to get match with Jeffries, as Stelzner
is looking in that direction, and wants
to get a show after the Van- Buskirk
fight already arranged for. The Arm
strong proposition. It is said, will be open
for nine months.
"Parson' did not go out to see Fitz-
simmons today. He was asked why and
replied: IT don't want to see him. Cor
bett is the winner. I expected to see Jim
with a drawn face, but he is simply per-
feet. I. did not see him stripped. His
clear eyes and the appearance of his
face was enough to show me his condi-
ton. I never saw a fighter in such con-
dition. and his work, wonderful and hard
as it has been, does not distress him in
the least. No other man could do such
hard work and not feel the effects. 1 do
not look for long fight. In my judg-
ment Fitz5immons won't be in it."
A DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
Ex-senator ingalls, of Kansas came in
| today. He has a troubled look. Il have
never seen a prize fight" he said to a
| gentleman on the train, but 1 wanted
to see one before died"
| He visited both fighters this afternoon
and was pleased with their condition.
He said Corbett appeared to him to be
| the best athlete and was inclined to
| think on this account that he would be
| the winner.
| Mr.. ingalls, was trained down to his
usual fine edege and did not take up
much room in the travelling suit and box
overcoat in which he reached the scene
He admitted upon his arrival that he
did not know much about prize fighting
either in theory or practice, but he was
very willing to learn and eagerly ac-
cepted' 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 II was with brawny,
stoutjawed devotees of the game, who
stared suspiciously a the gentleman
! from Kansas. There was little chance
for escape, however, and he followed his
escort into Corbett's parlor, where an in
| PRODUCTION ensued.
How do you do, Mr.. Corbett?" said
Mr.. ingalls,. Il hope your folks are all
we'll"
"Out of sight, old man. said the
champion as he shook the ex-
senator's arm into state of partial par
alysis. "Glad to see you
Il intend to see the match tomorrow
and | though I would come out and see
YOU" timidly continued the statesman.
Il don't know much about this branch
Of gymnastics. you know
TN be glad to post you. senator" re-
piled Corbett. What can tell you?"
well. for instance, how hard are you
allowed to hit your opponent" asked
Mr.. Ingalls, with an evident return OF
courage.
Hard as you can punch" was the an
swer amid a general laugh which again
disconcerted the questioner. But he was
game and led back with another query.
But he asked, how much does it