The times., 1897-03-15
PUG|L|STs TOOK A REST
Corbett and Fitz Eased Off a Lit
tie in Their Training.
QUIBBLING ABOUT THE MONEY
FitZSimmOns Visited the Penitenti-
ary, Attended the Services, and
Joined in the Singing-San Fran
cisco Athletes Called on ard
Admired Corbett.

Admired Corbett.
was an air of decided repose around Cook $
| Ranch this morning as Fitzsimmons con-
! tented himself with plunge bath and a
drive into town with his Wife. The
Cornishman took an off day ana did no
road work, as furry of snow this morn
ing soitened the roads, which were in a
very muddy condition. There were plenty
of visitors to Shaw's Springs, where Cor
be1t did some indoor work, which Trainer
Charley White lightened some what from
the ordinary routine. In fact, both men
have about concluded with the heavy work
and will let up a good deal during the
next couple days
Eight Dfawny athletes fIom the Olympic
Club, of San Francisco, arrived on the
morning train and hastened to Shaw's
Springs, where they critically observed
Corbett at work. All of them had known
Jim from childhood anu ne was partic-
ularly anxious to hear their opinion as To
his condition. Jim Nealon, the veteran
handball player, who is probably closer to
Corbett than any man llvin &, edged around
behind the champion and took in his
every move.
What do you think now, honestly, Jim?''
asked Corbett, as he prepared for his rub
down. You and / have played marbles
together, you know, and l would go more
on your Judgment than anybody's. Speak
right out in meeting, old man, and let us
have your honest opinion
We'll, Jim,' replied Nealon, what l
have just seen lifts a load from my mind.
You did look kind OF jaundiced when you
left home, and, although I would not say
80 for the world, | thought You were bit
foggy. l knew | could pick the winner OF
this fight after 1 had watched you box
few rounds and had good look at you
when the bout was over. If you amt fit
today to fight for your life, then | don't
know you, that's all. You look bigger,
work faster and blow less after exertion
this minute than ] ever knew you 10 do be-
fore. You needn't think you're able to
beat me at handbail, though. III take that
conccit out of you tomorrow
The other members of the party agreed
with Nealon that Corbett was ripe for a
championship battle.
The roads were too muddy for Corbett
today and he did all his work indoors
Charley White struck out eight rounds
in the boxing program, but he allowed
Jim TO linger with the wrist machine five
minutes longer than usual. A little extra
work with the dunlbbeIls was also per-
mitted, and the regulation three games
of handball were allowed to stand. Cor
belts heavy work is practically over and
he will he carefully held in for the next
three days. He showed more speed than
usual this morning, probably because ne |
was not worn down by the heavy road !
work.
This is n day OF rest at the Fitzsim |
mons camp. Bob drove over to the peni- |
tentiaTy in the morning and INDUCED in |
a hot plunge bath StCnZler and Roeber |
accompanied him and attended to his rub |
down He dropped into the prison chapel |
for morning service and joined in the |
song service with great earnestness. Mrs.
claimed him for the after
noon, and together they drove around in
a buggy for several hours.
The settlement Of the trouble regarding
the rules has lifted a load from the mind
Of Dan Stuart and the managers OF the
fight. 1t looked for a briefspace as though
the entire matter would have to be settled
n the ring. Barring the interests OF
Dan" Stuart, who is thoroughly in earn
,st, the whole affair looks like money
proposition. It is too late now for this
statement to injure the financial pros
poets Of the fight in the remot est degree, |
yet the fact is palpable.
That both men will fight desperately on
the 18th inst. there is no doubt, but who
will go down under the punching nobody
Gems to know. II will win this fight
Freak my neck" says Corbett. And look
ng at the big fellow it could not be
doubted but that he meant what he said.
If do not win, will never show my
ace in New York again. And think of
he luxuries Of Broadway" said he.
Things were livened up somewhat by
he arrival of AL Smith, the stakeholder,
nd Billy Madden, who intends to chal-
enge the winner in behalf of Joe Goddard,
he man with cable spinal cord. Madden
lad great time finding a ,oom, but
InalIy stumbled over $50 week pIopo-
itjon on the outskirts of the town.
Dan Stuart has received a letter from
hill Lowe, a Wyoming cattle man, in
losing a check for SIS GOO, with instruc-
ions to bet it on Corbett at the odds of
to g For placing the money Stuart is
o receive 10 per cent, but it is not likely
nat the fight promoter will be able to
lace the whole amount. During Dan
tuart's Illness his business has been
rossIy mismanaged by somebody. No pro
ision whatever has been made for placing
he kinetoscope at the Tingside, and in
Dnseuuence one-tenth of the seats have
cen torn down to make way for it.
his oversight has cost Stuart in the
of $4,000.
Julian came into town yesterday morn
ng on the war path. In fact, he was
oiling over with wrath. His indignation
as due to information he had received
D the effect that Corbett would receive
5 per cent of the profits of the kinetCscope
icture of the fight. win or lose. Julian