Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-17

erful plays are his short-arm hooks. up
percuts iolts. and pushes. While his
movements have not the same grace and
precision Corbett's, they seem TO pos
sess more viciousness and appear to be
fully as quick both as TO footwork and
hsndwork. Like Corbett he seems TO be
a tireless worker, and TO need no urging
or encouragement Of any kind There Is
a vigor I'm his work that bellies his gene
raj appearance before he strips ! should
say that his weight is about IG2 pounds
or course. neither of the contestants will
tell you what he weighs but should say
that Corbett is at least fifteen pounds
heavier than Fitz.
There is one thing to say about the
physical condition OF the two men, and
that is that they are both ut to make
the best fight Of their lives. and either
man can hit hard and Is strong enough
to win the fight. / can only say that IT
VIII be a battle Of good judgment. and
the one that first commits serious error
VIII be pretty sure TO get second place.
LIVELY BETTING IN GOTHAM
NEW YORK March 1s.-As the time for
the big prize-fght draws near betting on
the result in this city has become much
more lively Several thousand dollars
has already been placed in bets on the
New York Stock Exchange. and a con-
siderable amount OF money has also been
wagered in the hotels and other resorts
uptown whore those interested in the
fight congregate. Since the betting be-
gan Corbett has been the favorite. and
a majority Of the wagers in this city have
been made at the rate OF 70 on Cor
bett.
e. p Talcott. OF the Stock Exchange,
placed 5000 at the rate of TO on Cor
bett, and he has $500 more which he
Is anxious TO place on the same terms.
Other members Of the Stock Exchange
have placed about 1000 on Corbett at
the same odds.
There Is an abundance of Corbett money
in sight, but those who favor Jim's
chances are willing to back their opinion,
but are not inclined TO give better odds
than 10 to s.
Fitzsimmons hackers wanted 10 to Z.
Colonel John II. Dunn. of this city. has
been commissioned by Chicago and Pitts
burg parties to place 5000 on Corbett
at odds Of 10 to s.
BEAN-EATERS co SLOW.
BOSTON. MASS, March 16.-Several
small bets at 10 to on Corbett were
made here yesterday. The favorite COM
bination with Boston sporting-men is
Corbett, Flaherty, and Green. The largest
single bet in this city was made yester-
day. Charley Hoyt the playwright. and
his partner. Frank Mckee. bet $1,000 to
$50 with a Boston man that Corbett
would win.
JOHN BULL FOR FITZ.
LONDON, March 16.-There is very lit
tie betting in sporting or other circles
Gcb I.t
Corbett and Fitzsimmons. and what few
wagers have been made have chiefly been
at even money. one offer of 900 even
on Fitzsimmons found no takers. and
later IL to 10 against Corbett was offered
by the same better and accepted.
The Evening News publishes a report
of an interview with Sir George Chet-
wood, who is an ardent devotee OF ath-
letic sports. in which he is reported as
saying: II cannot ignore the fact that
Corbett Is a clever boxer but l think the
Englishman will win. Amy way, it will
be hard fight"
The veteran pugilistic trainer and Sc
cond. Jack Baldock says: II think Fitz-
simmons will win, but it is foolish to
underrate Corbett Men Of his class. of
nervous temperament often I'm a despe-
rate fight, exhibit rapidity and caution
beyond expectation"
MUCH TALK, BUT LITTLE MONEY.
CHICAGO. ILL, March 16.-On the eve
Of the battle between the pugilists at
Carson there was no revival Of betting
AT local resorts. There was plenty OF
talk about the relative merits of the
fighters. and the admirers Of the Cornish
man we're More in evidence than at
any time I'm the last two months. But
betting money is scarce among those who
are not particular about having their
names in print. Some wagers Of con-
siderable amount at and s to 10 on
were admitted to have been
made at the big hotels by travelling men,
but their names were withheld. Nearly
all the money Of the professional sports
is already up.
FRIENDS GALORE.
CINCINNATI. o., March 16.-The bet
ting on the big fight was very light In
this city to-day, as il had been all along,
for the simple reason that the bulk of
the money seeking investment was in
of would-be Corbett bettors.
At Joe Camps pool-rooms Corbett was
'held out" and 7 to on Fitzsimmons
posted all day, with few
takers. reported tonight. The best odds
offered at any time to-day on CoSIett
was to g. and there is none of that in
sight tonight
"Fitzsimmons, 1 know. has lots Of
friends. said a pooi-room proprietor.
but. apparently, they have no money"
GOOD WEATHER PROMISED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 16.-
chief Moore. of the Weather Bureau,
sives as the indications for Carson Czy
Wednesday fair weather with moderate
al day.