The herald., 1897-02-27
BILLY DELANEY ON GUARD
To See That Corbett Doesn't
Get Stale
QUARTERS GROW CROWDED
With the Ex.Chsmpiou's Numerous As.
sistant Pugs
Action by the National Legislature Which
May Stlfle All Reports Of the
Championship Match
QUARTERS GROW CROWDED
Associated Press Special Wire

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CARSON, New, Feb. 26-Corbetts
training quarters at Shaw's Springs are
overcrowded, and it was necessary for
some Of the athletes to move, so George
Green, Dal Hawkins and Spider Kelley,
the last two of whom arrived this morn
ing, concluded to seek another home.
They picked out place at Genoa, a
small village distant about seven miles
from Carson.
The most important arrivals of the
day were Manager Brady and Char
ley White, the New York trainer who
will aid Delaney as much as possible
in looking after Corbett's interests.
They reached the champions handball
court while the latter was going through
his usual morning exercise. Brady ex-
pressed himself as being we'll pleased
with Jim's appearance. White seemed
to reserve his opinion for a day or two
until he has a chance to size Corbett
up thoroughly.
Billy Delaney watches Corbett close
ly. While satisfied with Jim's condition
he is some what afraid that his desire for
work may rob him of some of the steam
which he now possesses and leave him
stale around fight time. Delaney has
nad several talks with Corbett On the
subject, and jim has promised TO ease
up bit. The effect of the Californians s
exertions Is only evident in his face
when he finishes his work and places
himself in the hands of his rubbers.
There is no distress of breathing. no
dragging of the limbs or dropping Of the
shoulders, but his features for a few
nom tents have a drawn appearance.
When splashed with alcohol and witch
hazel and the flesh slapped and kreaded
by his handlers, the color returns 10 his
countenance and the drawn expression
disappears.
One of the most interesting incidents
of the day was Corbett's bout with JEFF
fries, the California heavyweight. They
kept continually at work fer twelve
minutes. and While Jeffries was pretty
well pumped out at the finish, Corbett
called for Billy Woods to take his turn
With the gloves.
Jeffries is young giant, whose mus
cular development. while not equal to
that of Tom Sharkey. is certainly re-
marka BILE. He is by occupation boiler
maker, and If he can acquire little
more speed. Corbett thinks he will even
tually become great fighter Jeffres
never took boxing lesson in his life,
and his practice with Corbett cannot
but be of great benefit to him.
In his bouts with Woods. who is pro-
tectsd with pneumatic armor Corbett
does not corfine himself to tapping, but
strikes with all his might too frequently
for Woods comfort. This armor does
rot seem to be such great protection
after all. for once or twice during the
mornings bout Woods was almost put
on the floor. One blow. right ha!f-arnl
punch. which caught Woods squarely
under the chin, sent the Denver man
reeling to the wall.
At Fitzsimmons' quarters today the
general rcStine was gone through with.
About 9 o'clock the lanky fighter started
out for : .en-mile run. returning to the
ranch feeling comparatively fresh At
ter rundown Bob sat around the house
and killed time until noon. This after
noon he gave a public exhibition in the
gymnasium in connection with his train
ing, but only about half dozen were
present.
Crowds will probably begin to flock TO
Cooks in a day or two, however, when
the fact that admission may be had to
see the pugi Ut work becomes generally
known. One dollar is the rate charged
for transportation to the ranch and re-
turn, including admission to the show.
simmons started ir-by punching the bag,
giving a most artistic exhibition in that
line, which was greatly relished by the
spectators This was followed by SPAR
ring with Rober, Hickey and Stelzner.
Roeber surprised the big New Zealand
er by jabbing him in the mouth with his
left and drawing little blood. At the
conclusion Of nine fast rounds Fitzsin.-
mons showed UP comparatively fresh,
while the other three showed the effects
of the work through which they had
passed.
Fitzsimmons is still suffering slightly
from the effects of his cold, but said n IS
afternoon that 1t was not of enough i'm :
portance to cause him to let up in train
ing
Until both Corbett ard Fitzsimmons
have shown the effects of the steady
training they are just starting, all
will be valueless. Corbett's
friends stay with him steadily and are
as enthusiastic as ever about his
chances, while the admirers of Fitzsim-
mons seem to be on the increase a
change brought about by the excellent
appearance of the Australian.
The amphitheater work is going ahead
rapidly This afternoon several of the
bench posts were put into position.
Over a hundred men are now employed
and this number will be doubled at the
beginning of next week.
Tickets are being applied for in large
blocks, several more big sales being re-