The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17
ALL Are READY
FOR THE FRAY
COrbett and Fit1simmOns both In the
Pink Of Condition.
VISITORS ARRIVE IN CARSON
Not Much Money Up--Corners Are
Chosen and Corbett wins--McAu-
une Bets on Fitzsimmons.

Carson. New. March 1o-Corbett and
Fitzsimmons have completed their
training. Nothing remains to be done
except to appear in the ring tomorrow.
They will battle for supremacy in the
presence Of their friends ana several
thousand people-perhaps the largest
number that ever witnessed such an
athletic exhibition Both men are In
the pink Of condition. corbett. accord
ing TO the best judges. being the more
perfect. physically. than Fitzsimmons.
The town was liyelier this afternoon
than yesterday, owing TO fresh ar
rivals Of visitors. Two special trains,
one from the coast and the other from
east came in, bringing in several hun
dred people. 1t Is estimated that 25Oe
strangers are in town.
No pools for large amounts have
been sold. All so far were for small
amounts. $3.50 TO $40. and with an occa-
sional so to s1O0. 50 far at least SIS
COO have been bet on the result II any
large bets have been made here, the
arrangements were private. The truth
is that ALL perhaps. except the enthu-
siastic friends Of Fitzsimmons. are con-
troIled by the belief that he can only
win by a chance jab. and the odds are
not large enough to induce his admirers
to bet freely on him The sale Of
tickets was brisk today and Stuart
feels more hopeful about a large at
tendance than for several days. How
large IL will be no one can tell now.
but it is expected to reach from 1000
TO 5000. Corbett will enter the ring
weighing 1s5 pounds, three pounds
more than when he fought Mitchell
Fitzsimmons' weight Is estimated at 1es
pounds, although Julian said today
that he will be heavier than that. or
between 10 and 1s0."
There is no possible way of telling
when the fight win commence. 1t VIII
depend on the sunlight for the pho
tographic machine. and the fight may
be called anywhere from eleven o'clock
till four.
THE SMALLER FIGHTS
Carson. March 16.-It is expected
that both Of the smaller fights VIII fur
nish much excitement. All the men
are in fine condition and all Of them
express themselves as confident OF the
result. The betting is somewhat in
favor OF Smith as against Green
Green will enter the ring weighing l47
pounds and Smith will be 10 pounds
heavier This fight is at catch weights
Hawkins and Flaherty are to fight at
12S pounds. Flaherty Is somewhat un-
der weight and will probably fight at
127 Howkins will be at 12s. The wea-
ther indications tonight are that to-
morrow will be clear and cold.
SULLIVAN IN CARSON.
Carson, March 16.-The most proni-
nent arrival on the late train tonight
was John L. Sullivan, whom all Carson
has been expecting for a week. Not
withstanding the late hour. near mid
night. a large crowd and brass band
was waiting to greet him and escort
him to the Arlington hotei.
THE CORNERS.
Carson, March 16-The matter OF the
choice of corners was decided tonight
by a toss-up, Corbett's representative
winning the toss. He chose the south
west corner, wishing to get the sun
at his back, and leaving FitzsimmOns
no choice but to take the northeast
corner. Jack McAuliffe, after a visit
to both men. declared tonight that
Fitzsimmons, in his opinion is sure to
win
TT will be short fight" ne added,
''as ] think Fitzsimmons win lick the
old fellow inside of ten rounds. / am
here to challenge the winner on behalf
of Sharkey. have notified both men
of my Intentions