The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-17

men to say that in the event Of victor,
they would fight Joe Goddard. Their
are others to come and it is likely tina
the winner may be challenged by Pete
Maher, Denver Ed" Smith and Ton
| Sharkey. 1t is not at all likely tina
either of the men will pay any atten
ton to the challenges. There is mucf
money in the fight besides the purs,
that has been offered and neither mat
is prepared to throw away the chance OF
| theatrical enterprises that will be hi:
for year at least after the fight.
| MATCHES IN PROSPECT.
f! Parson Davies brought with him
/ George Armstrong, "a six-footer, VINO
| has won five fights and drawn one, "
+! with the expectation of making match
with Jeffries, but he has been unable to
do anything thus far. as every one is
too busy to talk about future contests.
The "Parason' has Jimmy Barry also
| in tow, he getting in tonight. Efforts
will be made to arrange a match for
him with Anthony. The latter is also
here.
The "Parson" will have to do some
hustling to get a match with Jeffries. as
Steiner is looking in that direction and
wants TO get show after the Buskirk
fight, already arranged for The Arm
strong proposition, it is said, will be
open for nine months.
DAVIES IS A JIM MAN.
The ''Parson" did not go out to see
Fitzsimmons today. He was asked why
and replied:
Il don't want to see him. Corbett is
the winner. I expected to see Jim with
down face, but he is simply perfect.
did not see him stripped. His clear eyes
and the appearance Of his face was
enough to show me his condition.
never saw a fighter in such condition
and his work is wonderful and, hard as
it has been, it does not distress him in
the least. No other man could do such
hard work and not feel the effects. l
do not look for a long fight. In my
judgment, Fftzsimmons won't be in it."
JOHN ]. SHOWS UP.
Ex-senator Ingalls, of Kansas came in
today. He has troubled look.
Il have never been to prize fight"
he said to gentleman on the train,
"but 1 wanted 10 see one before die"
Mr.. ingalls, was trained down to his
usual fine edge and did not take up
much room in the travelling suit and box
overcoat in which he reached the scene
He admitted on his arrival that he did
not know much about prize fighting,
either in theory or practice, but he was
very willing to learn and accepted an
invitation to visit Corbett's quarters
The ex-senator looked as though he
rather regretted the trip when ushered
into the smoky barron at Shaw's
Springs, filed, as it was. with brawny,
strengthened devotees of the game, who
stared suspiciously at the gentleman
from Kansas. There was little chance
for escape, however, and he followed his
escort into Corbett's parlor, where in
PRODUCTION ensued.
How do you do, Mr.. Corbett," said
Mr. Ingalls,. Il hope your folks are all
WE'LL
"Out of sight, old man. said the
champion as he shook the ex-senator's
arm into a state Of partial paralysis. |
Glad TO see you
Il intend 10 see the match tomorrow
thought would come out and see you"
said the statesman. 81 don't know
much about this branch of gymnastics"
'I'li be glad to post you, senator" re-
piled Corbett, what can tell your"
well, for instance, how hard are you !
allowed 10 hit your opponent?' asked |
Senator ingalls, with evident return of |
AS hard as you can punch" was the |
answer. amid general laugh which |
again disconnected the questioner. But
nc was game, and led back with another
1uery.
But" he asked, chow much does il
,ourt when you nit the other man. 1 |
ion't know about the score"
That f1oored Corbett and 10 cover his
visitors confusion, he began a little
'apid work with the dumb bells. Mr..
ingalls, hastily retrated to a far corner
II the room from which he viewed the
work with evident admiration.
I think you gust be a very nice
lighter. Mr.. Corbett," the ex-senator
aid when the exhibition was finished
and l think you will beat Mr.. Fitzsin1-
mons. We are both American citizaus
mo OF course | sympathize always with
Americans don't know your opponent.
'at / don't think he can. You are so
,ig, you know
Mr.. ingalls, soon drove back to town
here ne was met by Governor Sadler
nd the two walked TO Dan Stuarts big
.rena.
Dear me-" said the ex-senator. as he
topped on the ring platform, what a
lg place. Why, this beats the national
invention all TO pieces. doesn't II.
'rize fighting mus: be quite a Iuxuria-
ire enterprise to justify such .snIepdid
separations. l am quite glad I came"
Governor Sadler was delighted with
is visitors enthusiasm and took him to
inner AT the executive mansion. Dur
ls the evening, Mr.. ingalls, met par
on Davies, Muldoon, Tom Sharkey.
'rofessor Donaldson. and many other
len prominent in pugilistic circles. and
ppeared 10 enjoy himself immensely.
THE SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL.
This afternoon a special from San
francisco pulled into the depot. and
early ialf the popula ton OF Carson was
The station to welcomed he visitors. ,
MS train was composed of nine Pull
ian sleepers. the first 70 reach here
wen the train left San Francisco il had
n, but one was left al Reno to be at ,
tened to the local train, il being thought ..
anseIous by the railroad officials 10
aul mora than nine cars over the road
one time. theo rdinary traffic being
nited to ordinary passenger coaches.
hcn are much lighter. Most OF the
assenssrs we're sporting men from San
but there were also deIega-
ons from Los Angeles and MarysviIle
lch Of the latter having its own car. on L
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