The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26

him. The famous referee smiled.
THAT was scarcely the way Bob put it
when he and first discussed the matter"
said he. "But 1 cannot see where any
good can be accomplished by stirring
up the affair by discussing it. l think
Fitz looks at the matter in a reasonable
light and will in a few days announce his
Willingness to stand by the rules. OF
course, it is not in my province to die
tate lust what rules shall govern the con-
test unless the principals fail to reach an
understanding. For all 1 know they may
both decide to bar the clinch blow, and in
that event 1 would have nought to do but
to agree too, and see that they lived up 10
their agreement. But, don't you see, a
violation of that understanding would be
a foul, and it might occur in the first round
You can readily imagine what a howl
would go up from the spectators if should
decide against either man in the begin
ming of the contest on q technicality, and
yet would only be doing my duty. 1t is
on this very account that 1 wish both
men to enjoy the widest latitude
SO far as matters of this
kind are concerned, thus lessening the
possibility of fouls, SO uabbles and all
around dissatisfaction. Thousands upon
thousands of dollars will depend upon
my decision. and 1 want my task made
easy as possible. l want TO see fair and
square contest to a finish and to see the
best man win"
Corbett is not inc ined to express him.
self in anything like pronounced way
regarding Fitzsimmons' decree. He seems
to doubt the Cornishman's sincerity.
II propose to keep right on practicing
the clinch work." he said to-day, with
significant smile. "Fiiz need not think
he can jolly me into easing up in the least
l will go into the ring prepared to fight
under any and all rules. and guess you
will find that the regular Marquis of
Queensoerry rules will prevail"
The Californian had his first bout this
morning with Jeffries, the husky Los
ANGELES youth. who joined the trainers
ranks yesterday. They exchanged some
heavy blows. but still neither of them
essayed to extend himself TO the limit.
They are not well enough acquainted as
yet for that.
But nevertheless il was rattling bout,
and Jeffries' work pleased Corbett i'm
mensely. He announced that he had at
last found somebody who he thought
could treat him to the sort of give and
take bouts necessary in pugilists train
ing.
He is as strong as young lion," said
jim, land is one OF the most willing lads
1 ever spared with. He is exactly my
height, and 1 think we are about even as
to reach. He is quick, hits hard and is
quite clever. / am satisfied that Jeffries
will prove great help to me in my pre-
paratory work. OF course, we have not
loosened up yet. but we will be at each
couple of days"
Apd Jeffries is equally pleased with
Corbett. After the bout was over he told
me that the big fellows wind was won
derful. Jeffries hes just gone through a
course of training himself, and naturally
exp cted to be able to hold out quite
awhile against Corbett.
But the latter completely wore him
out, aud then went at Woods and Joe
Corbett. Jeffries expects TO improve his
science greatly during his stay with Cor
bett, and admits that this, more than any
thing else, prompted him to accept the
offer TO come here and assist in the big
fellows training.
George Green, the well-known San Fran
cisco welter- weight, who is known pro-
fessionally as young Corbett," because
it was the champion who first brought
him out. arrived mere this morning and is
now quartered at Shaws Springs along
with Corbett and his retinue.
George is M atched to fight mysterious"
Billy Smith of Boston on the 10th OF
March and will do his training with his
old tutor. With Jeffries. Woods, Green
and Brother Joe 10 spar with daily, Corbett
will have no reason to complain of lack
OF work in that line.
Then, big Jack McVey, the wrestler has
recovered from his illness, and can re-
sumo his hugging bouts with the Califor-
nian; Billy Delaney is on the ground to
attend 10 the rubbing down and superin-
tend matters generally, and Charley
White, the MIN who used 10 train Fitz.
will be here tomorrow TO Join the ranks.
Besides all these, Al Hampton, the crack
San Francisco hand bali player, arrived to-
day 10 assist Jim in the court, and thus
take some of the work off Joe Corbett's
hands. So it will be seen that Corbett is
pretty well fixed so far as trainers are
concerned.
William A. Brady, Corbett's theatrical
partner and backer, is expected to arrive
here IN the morning. 1t is said that Billy
has long sack and that he intends to put
it all up on Corbett's chances.
The news from Dan Stuarfs quarters
to-day is to the fact that he Is recovering
from his attack of pneumonia very rapidly
and will be able TO be out by Saturday.
The management of the Virginia and
Truckee Railroad had large force OF CUR
veyors and track.layers out to-day build