The herald., 1897-03-08

AS the time for the flight of the CEN
tury." otherwise known as the Corbett-
Fitzslmmons glove contest for the
worlds championship, draws near, there
does not seem to be that wild enthusiasm
on the part of local patrons of the sport
to journey to Carson, which was so
characteristic a few weeks ago. The
trip is an expensive one, and when Il
comes to putting up the cash good
many OF those who were most enthusias-
tic when the idea of an excursian from
this city was first mentioned, backed
out. At the lowest limit. the trip Will
cost about $780, and even then there
would not be much margin for anything
outside of the fight itself. Still Los
Angeles and Southern California will
have very respectable representa-
tion at the ringside. Several sporting
men left for San Francisco during the
past week. and. after getting lines on
the betting, expect to be in Carson by
tomorrow. Then, too. a number of
business men have gone north, and they,
too, expect to get matters in such shape
as to be able to run over to see the
fight. One hundred seats have been re-
served for Los Angeles, and the diagram
has been posted at Drinks restaurant,
but so far there have been but few reser-
vations. Messrs. Brink and McStay,
however, look for brisk sale the latter
part of the week, and they are confident
that they will be able to make up a.
the least one Pullman party. 1t will
take twenty-three to secure special
car, and this will be kept at Carson
f.ro fnD Ind
ing sleeper for the six days. is $45.50
and the admission ticket to the reserved
section of the arena is 500 more. so that
big hole Is knocked out of 500 bill
before the start Is made.
The party will leave for Carson next
Sunday evening. Among those who are
pretty certain to 60 are Henry German,
John Bernard. Martin Murphy, Charles
Bernard, F. A. Wiser, Ed Smith. Martin
Powers, Robert Graham 7. D. Connolly
]. B. Banning, John c. Cline, Frank
Schumacher. John McGinnis, John E.
Brink. Walter M. McStay, Frank Sulli-
van, f. w. Holbrook, c. Roberts, Dr.
Robinson; besides a number Of others
have the matter under consideration.
Reports from Carson are to the effect
that the unfavorable weather is inter-
fering seriously with the training of
the fighters. There has been another
heavy fall of snow and the condition of
the roads is such that 1t is practically
impossible to do any outdoor work.
Both men, however, insist that they are
in perfect condition, and do not antici-
ate any serious difficulty in keeping
so, II their daily exclusive" bulletins
can be relied upon.
During the past week stories have been
circulated about both Corbett and Fitz-
simmons that have caused considerable
annoyance, and which have brought
forth vigorous denials from both camps.
1t was reported that Corbett was suf-
fering from the effects of liver trouble,
and that Fitzsimmons had been paint
ing Carson red with Nevada snake medi-
cine. Both stories are denounced as
malicious fabrications, and Mr.. Corbett.
over his own signature, had declared
that, so far from having any trouble
with his liver, he did not know OF the
existence OF that important organ so
far as he Is concerned. until the foul
calumny caused him to have an investi-
cation made. Mr.. Fitzsimmons, on the
other hand, while he positively denies
that he indulged to excess, admits that
he was kittenish on one or two occa-
eions, but says that this was caused by
exuberance OF animal spirits, and not
pqg-1uice. He says, however, that
whenever he feels the necessity of stim-
ulants. he takes them, and has never
experienced any bad results.
One Of the pathetic incidents of the
past week has been the attempt of John
L. Sullivan OF Boston to capture a little
o. the attention of that dear public of
Which be was once the idol. John L. is
at Carson as a full-fiedged Journalist
having been commissioned by the New
York World to go to Carson and inspect
the fighters and give his opinion as to
their condition. Mr.. Sullivan has more
than speaking acquaintance with Cor
bett. but he entered the ranks Of the
''has beene' before the Australian had
emerged from the middle weight crowd
Mr.. Sullivan thinks that he is q pretty
enough for any company, and he has de- |
clared his intention of challenging the |
winner of the coming contest for any |
purse that can be dug UP, money being |
no object. Almost everybody has heard |
Of Mr.. John L. Sullivan of Boston, SO |
that any further introduction is unnec-
essary.
Boxers night" at the Athletic club |
Thursday evening is the principal sport
ing event OF the coming week. The event |
Of the evening will be 15-round exhi- |
bition between Harry Jones, formerly |
of Los Angeles, and Young Dempsey. |
BOtn men are IN me COnu1tlon ana VIII
make q good fight De Coursey OF San |
Diego ana Acevado will give Ground |
match, and Dan Long and Joe Cotton
will box for four rounds. There will be |
several other interesting events.
The handball tournament at the Ath- |
letic club II dragging somewhat. A num-
Der of games have been played. but the
progress 10 not as satisfactory as could |
be desired. Brink and Garbutt are in |
the lead. with three victories to their
credit, having defeated Prayer ana
Darling, Parker and Franklin. and Bee-
be and Parsons.
Entries FOR the pool tournament at the
Athletic club closed last evening at 10
o'clock A number Of the best players In |
tho club have entered. and some close
and exciting games are looked for.
f .fet,tIi . = = .tN Il
Athletes IN San Francisco are much
diasa tisaed with the way they are treat