The record-union., 1897-03-17
Training Over and Both PuggilSb in
the Pink Of Condition.
ThroHgs Of People Hourly Arriving at Ne
vadaS State Capital
Everything Now Rests With the Weather C0ldl1OlS'
Which Are Not as Favorable at
Late Hour.

CARSON, March 16.-Corbett and
Fitzsimmons have completed their
training. Nothing remains to be done
except to appear in the ring tomorrow
morning, and by their prowess decide
which is the better pugilist and entitled
to the 0o them) proud distinction OF
champion of the World" They Will
battle for supremacy in the presence
of a crowd of several thousand people
perhaps the largest number that ever
witnessed such an athletic contest.
Both men are in the pink of condition
Corbett, according to the best judges
being more perfect physically than
Fitzsimmons. They have worked hard
and long. Corbett has tired out his
trainers, while FitzsimmOns' assistants
are said to be still fresh. Principals
and others are doubtless glad the end
is so near Corbett is the favorite, as
he has been all along, but many believe
Fitzsimmons has a good chance to win,
since they say it is only necessary to
land once to knock out his opponent
The town was livelier this afternoon
than yesterday, owing to the fresh ar
rivals of visitors. Two special trains,
one from the coast and the other from
the East, came in, bringing in several
hundred more. The sidewalks are
crowded and the offices of the four no.
tells are full of people discussing the
fight and the prospective winner.
The poolroom was well patronized,
and the betting has improved. No pools
for large amounts have been sold. All
so far were for small amounts, Sc 30 to
SO and SD to $50, with an occasional
$40 to 500
So far at least S25. 900 have been bet
on the result II any large bets nave
been made here the arrangements We're
private.
Quite as much attention was paid to
the races during the day. The truth is,
perhaps that all except enthusiastic
friends of F'itzsimmons are controlled
by the belief that he can win only by
a chance jab, and the odds are not
large enough to induce admirers to bet
freely on him.
It is estimated that with the arrivals
this afternoon and evening, 1900
strangers are in town The bulk of the
crowd expected, or at least a large part
of it, will come in tomorrow morning.
The miners from Virginia City and sew
eral special trains are then due. The
sale of tickets was brisk to-day and
Dan Stuart feels more hopeful about
a large attendance than for several
days How large it will be no one can
tell now. but it is now expected to
reach from four to five thousand. Every
train that arrived to-day was late, and
IT is unlikely that some people who are
from the East now on their way here
may not get in in time to see the fight.
Regarding the chances Of the men to-
morrow, there has been but little
change in the opinion Of the sporting
men. Corbett is the favorite among the
betting men, but it cannot be denied
that there has been an increase during
the day of the esteem in which the
chances of Fitzsimmons are held. Null
doon's opinion of Fitzsimmons has
gained friends for the latter as is nat
ural it should. when it is considered
that Muldoon is a friend of Corbett s
and wishes for him success.
Corbett Will enter the ring weighing
1S5 pounds, three more than when he
fought Mitchell Fitzsimmons' weight
is estimated at 165 pounds although
Julian said to-day that he will be
heavier than that, or between 40 and
1s0' Julian said very plainly that
Fitzsimmons would not concede more
than twelve pounds to Corbett.
Both men have carefully planned
their battles, and while neither will
discuss the matter, it is evident both
have given the matter much thought
Their plans of battle are we'll under
hrsxE
which has been maintained by the
fighters and their trainers
Corbett will fight careful battle
and for several rounds at leas: will
endeavor to keep his antagonist al
arms length. When he considers that
he has worn Fitzsimmons down some
what, he viii go in for closer work
and endeavor to win. For the first five
rounds. at least, it is the intention OF
the Corbett party to have their man
fight in a defensive manner, particu-
larry with his hands. Corbett at first
viii endeavor to draw Fitzsimnons into
making leads, and rely on the chance
CT landing a counter.
Fitzsimmons has also planned to &c
slow for the first round or two, but
after that he will endeavor to get close
10 his man and land one Of those awful
right handlers which have so many
times returned him a winner. Fftzsim-
mons is not capable by reason of his
aggressive temperament of remaining
upon the defensive for any great length
of time and he knows well that his
strength lies in offensive fighting. H
is in most respects an abnormal man
and he does not talk, act or think ac-
ccrding to accepted standards. In al
things he is unconventional and orig
inal. He follows methods in his train
ing which will not suit one man IL
thousands, but under them he condi
tons himself to perfection. He fight:
according to notions of his own, and i:
always victorious. He said to-day OF
himself: