The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-01
THE SLUGGERs.
How the Big Bruisers Spe nd Their
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what the Talent Thinks of the Coming
Battle-The Once Famous John L. as
Newspaper Man,
Carson. Nevada, February 27.-The con-
clusion of the week finds the prepare
lions for the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight
well in hand. All the monetary arrange
Inents are complete and satisfactory.
The principals have demonstrated that
they sre fit to LATHE for their lives now.
Stuart's mammoth coliseum is half fin
ished and the weather has moderated
sufficiently to please every body. An in.
fusion of Objectionable characters is be-
ing carefully guarded against by the
state and municipal authorities, and
Hsure thing" manipulators are welded
out immediately their presence is de-
teoted.
Referee George Sile has conferred with
the men to whom his decision will mean
glory or disgrace and they have agreed to
abide by his Interpretation of the rules.
Gov. Sadler and Sheriff Kinney have been
quietly gathering about them trusted de-
puties who are placed on the pay roll as
fast as their services are required. The
tax payers are not grumbling over the
additional thus placed upon them and
the householders dispense with reck-
less liberality and unbounded confidence
in their guests.
From plans OF the arena on exhi-
bition 1860 tickets have already been
sold and number of sections yet re-
main untouched. These are the ones
which will be reserved for special excur-
sion parties from the East and elsewhere,
who have already bespoken accommo-
dations. Visitors ale beginning to shed
their oyershoes today, the sidewalks and
streets having been dried by the warm
sun.
Corbett was stirring about at day
light this morning. .Ho set the punching
bag going before breakfast, of which he
hand ball were next on the schedule af-
ter which Woods and Jeffreys took there
Cruel with the mittens. The Los An
geles wonder is becoming speedy and he
worked some surprises on Jim before the
champion dropped to his style. II am
learning great deal, "pnffed Jeffreys af-
ter he had stopped few lefts with his
cheek, ''but it is rather discouraging to
reach out all the time to fnd nothing.
If | cnnld only get in one punch every
day it would satisfy me, but even that
is denied me"
Billy Delany is supreme In the ru b.
down room, and Charley White has been
installed az advi3er-extra Ordin airy.
Fitzsimmons gave his cook few point
ers on broiling heefsteaks today. The
road beds prevented him from visiting
the city and he romped about the ranch
with ''Yarrum, his dog, instead
Ernest Rober left his mark on the Corn
isbman's face yesterday and Bob's thin
lip pulled out like split watermelon.
His nose is slightly on the bias and black
streaks about the lids of his left eye at.
test thu sturdy Teuton's hitting power.
uIGl UOll VI UAo SOly CASoaAVCk Al
which Fitzsimmons received such hard
treatment, his friends wink and init
mate that the A australian is tampering
with Herring and creating false scent
to influence the betting No one doubts
Bob's ability to keep away from SO pom
derous boxer as Roher, and SO the
talent conoluds he is up to tricks. Ger.
tainly his work has been very clumsy
thus far, possibly for the purpose of
misleading Corbett's friends who watch
him daily More discriminating obser-
yers, however. incline to the belief TINT
Crafty Bob is accustoming himself to
receive punishment in order that he may
be able to stop few of Corbett's blows
preliminary to landing his own deadly
short arm hooks With the exception of
Corbett's manager, Brady. nobody is
disposed to do any batting. In all the
championship battles heretofore, one
man has entered the ring pronounced
favorite. On form, Fitzsimmons sbould
control the long end. On class, Corbett
easily leads. Sporting writers vary
their opinion to suit their hearers and
friends of both heavy weights are not in
duIging In any loud talk.
Quarters were reserved today fer John
L. Sullivan, who will describe the fgh t
for an eastern newspaper. Wyatt Erp.
who has a similar engagement, Prof.
John Donaldson, Cor belts old sparring
partner and warm friend, George Green
and Dial Hawkins were about town this
morning before retiring to the solitude
Of Empire city from which they will
emerge March Is.