The herald., 1897-03-17
JAMES CORB[1T AND
BOB F|TZS|MMONS
Ready for Championship
aw-Jabbing
rs YET NO NAN khONE1H THE HOUR
Because the Photographer
Wants a Show
BETTING FAVORS CORBETP
But the Odds Are Steadily 0rowisg
Smaller
Corbett Is Nervous, Fltz Is Steady; Each En-
presses Confidence
Jim Hopes to Wear OIt His Antagonist, While
Bob Asks Only One Chance to
Land His 7ighty
Right
Corbett Is Nervous, Fltz Is Steady; Each En-
presses Confidence
Jim Hopes to Wear Olt His Antagonist, While
Bob Asks ,iy One Chance to
Land His 7lghty
Right
Associated Press Special Wire

CARSON, New, March 16-Corbett
and Fitzsimmons have completed their
training. Nothing remains to be done
except to appear in the ring tomorrow
morning and by their prowess decide
which is the better pugilist and entitled
to the, to them, proud distinction OF
champion of the world"
They will battle for supremacy in the
presence Of crowd of several thousand
people, perhaps the largest number that
ever witnessed such an athletic contest
Both men are in the pink of condition.
Corbett, according to the best Judges
being more perfect physically than Fitz-
simmons. They have worked hard and
long. Corbett has tired out his trainers.
while Fitzsimmons assistants are said
to be still fresh.
Principals and others are doubtless
glad the end is so near. Corbett Is the
favorite, as he has been all along, but
many believe Fitzsimmons has a good
chance to win, since. they say, 1t is only
necessary to land once to knock out his
opponent.
There Is no possible way of telling
when the fight win commence. 1t will
depend on the sunlight for the photo
graph machine and the fight may be
called anywhere from II o'clock until4.
The town was livelier this afternoon
than yesterday, owing to the fresh ar
rivals of visitors. Two special trains,
one from the coast and the other from
the east, came in, bringing several hum
dred people. The sidewalks are crowded
and the streets are full of people dis
cuseing the fight and the prospective
winner.
The pool room was well patronixed
and the betting has improved. No pools
for large amounts have been sold. All
so far were for small amounts, $3.50 to
$40, and $12 to 500, with an occasional SO
to s1O0. So far at least $25,000 has been
bet on the result. If any large bets have
been made here the arrangements were
private. Quite as much attention was
paid to the races during the day. The
truth is, perhaps, that all except en-
thueiastic friends of Fitzsimmons are
controlled by the belief that he can win
only by a chance jab. and the odds ara
not large enough to induce admirers to
bet freely on him.
A SMALL CROWD.
1t is estimated that, with the arrivals
this afternoon and evening, 500 strangers
are in town. The crowd expected. or ~
least a large part Of 1t, will come in to-
morrow. The miners are coming from
Virginia City and their special trains
are then due. The sale Of tickets was
brisk today and Dan Stuart feels more
hopeful about a large attendance than
for several days. How large 1t will be,
no one can tell now. but it is expected to
reach from four to five thousand. Every
train that arrived today was late and =
is not unlikely that some people from
the east, now on their way here, may
not get in in time to see the fight
Regarding the chances of the men to.
morrow there has been but little change
in the opinion of the sporting men.
Corbett is the favorite among the bet.
ting men, but 1t cannot be denied that
there has been an increase during the
day of the esteem in which the chances
of Fitzsimmons are held. Muldoon'o
opinion of Fitzsimmons has gained
friends for the latter. as is natural q
should when it is considered that Null
doom is friend of Corbett's and wishes
for his success.
PLANS OF BATTLE
Corbett will enter the ring Weighing
1S5 pounds, three more than when ho
fought Mitchell Fitzsimmons' weight
is estimated at 165 pounds, although JUL
ian said today that he will be heavier
than that, or between ITO and 1So"
Julian said very plainly that Fitzsim-
mons would not concede more than
twelve pounds to Corbett.
Both men have carefully planned their
battles, and while Neither will discuss
the matter. it is evident that each has
given the matter much thought. Their
plans of battle are we'll understood, not
withstanding the secrecy which has been
maintained by the fighters and Their
trainers. Corbett will fight careful
battle and for several rounds. at least
will endeavor to keep his antagonice
at arms length. When he consldego
that he has worn Fitzsimmons dow
somewhat he will go in for closer work
and endeavor to win. l'
For the first five rounds. at least, it II
the intention of the Corbett party -
have their man fight In defeng)Vo
manner. particularly with his hands.
Corbett at first Will endeavor = lpoU