San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17

perfecting the work TO conclusion.
This is my one chance to get even,"
he said, after the three years
of hard work that have been through
with all these fighters. 1t marks the
beginning of the end with me, and l
rather think that when this thing is
over l will be out Of the fighting bus
mess for good. l am not making any
predictions regarding what l may do
hereafter, but / do not think will
undertake any more fights"
Stuart expressed himself as some
what disappointed at the attendance,
which has been smaller than he has
been expecting, but he viewed the
matter in the stoical manner in which
he takes all his troubles.
There are not more than 5000 here,
are thereT asked he with a smile.
But it's the best Ne can do. There
is no use making fuss. Carson is
long wayssflRfots of the boys to
come and the hard times have made
it impossible for many men to spend
5000 to come here to see the fight
and get home again"
The pool room of Harry Corbett
and Coleman, across the street from
the Arlington hotel was filled with
men this morning who were anxious
to bet their money Oh the fight. Out
side the pool room many small bets
were made with Corbett as the favor
ite. at odds of two to one. The mass
of the sporting men were with Cor
belt, many because they liked him
and many because they disliked FitZ-
-, MI no tNlnoSn1 n
his head punched into mincemeat.
The magnificent form ShGwni by
Corbett in his training and the
somewhat careless manner in which
Fitzsimmons has gone through his
work of preparing, but which, it must
be confessed, has left him in such a
condition as the champion, was also
tended to keep down the amount of
money which is going in on Fitzsim-
mons.
CORBETT'S RIDE TO THE ARENA.
Although many of the members of
the camp at Shaws Springs were up
at daylight, not q sound was allowed
to disturb the morning silence until
about o'clock, when Corbett awoke.
The big fellow hurried through his
bath and dressing and soon entered
the DarlOr of the hotel where his
trainers and relatives anXiously
awaited him. A CHEEKY good morn
ing. everybody" showed his temper
to be in satisfactory condition.
How do you feel, Jim?" White anX-
iously inquired. =,
Fine as silk, old boy; never better,
and the champion slapped his groom
on the back with a friendly energy
which almost upset the stout New
Yorker. White led Corbett TO win
dow where he carefully looked him
over. paving particular attention TO
the aDDearance of his eye ana
questioning him as to how his lungs
and throat felt.
won could not be in better shape,
was the trainers verdict when the
oyamination was over. Your wind IS
,orfnct your eyes clear and you are
fit in every way for the hgh' oi Soui
life" .,,,on-
Corbett declared he had had splen,
did sleep and was greatly resIel anu
refreshed. He took turn or Two 1l
the hotel veranda and then hau oreaN-
fast. D5r delaney.
white and Corbett retired 10 sin
,ottnr's bed room for 'hnal cSn i
nnce White did most of the talH s.l
,,.ofocing his instructions WIN li.Iit t
pprotion in which he pointed out ma Ina
tha :" owes of the world are on in III
Ia tho supremacy of America III .no
- ring depends on todays pa'uo
bPotween an Englishman born aiiu Oh
American born" consisted
Whites final instruction col l ,soon
o1most entirely of admonltlons W h Lis
COL He time and again WaIn 49,, r.o
w., 49, that angry rushes would ehsui'
the victory of Fitzsimmohs. Tim"
..yon must keep your temper Jill,
ro lid land not be in too big hGr-
~ to nut that fellow out: Jus' w
cool and careful every minute you
oro in front of him. He is eXpectInS
1,o,, 70 go Mt him like a bull at reu
ont,et and YOU must fool him.
naIaney and Brady followed Wltu
+oil, on similar lines and to al! CoI-
b t@i promised faithfully TO fight care
sI,ttv and cody. He was warned par.
tinnIorv TO look out for the WORK AT
oiosa Quarters. The conference closeu
with mutual expressions of confidence
in the result and a rather solemn
handshake all around. By this tlne
If was we'll on toward 0 o'clock and
Corbett began his dressing for the
ring. His ring costume consisted OF
his usual white trunks and tight fit
ting shoes. he having decided to fight
without tights despite the cold eli
mate. For his trip to the arena he ad-
ded the gray checked sack suit in
which he had done his training, and
his blue sweater, while his black
checked outing cap and bathrobe com
pleted his carriage costume, the robe
being thrown around his shoulders.
at is too late to talk now" Corbett
said as he stopped for a moment be-
fnI,n Loo rinn. his rom t.Thh time has