The record-union., 1897-02-23
WITH THE CHAMPION FIGHTERS.
CORBETT INCREASES HIS WORK,
WHILE FITZ DOES LITTLE.
WheeIOck FavorS the Allowing ol
Women to Witness the Great
Glove Contest.

CARSON, Feb. 22.-Washingtons s
Birthday at Carson was not observed by
any formal ceremonies Talk has been
divided between the reported Indian up
rising in the Pyramid Lake reservation
and the prize ring.
Corbett increased his work to-day,
While Fitzsimmons drove to Carson with
Roeber, muf1ied to the eyes in a great
coat, to protect himself from the intense
cold. He made a tour of the stores for
the purpose Of buying things needed at
camp followed by curious crowd.
After two hours shopping, he drove
back to Cooks place for lunch. After
resting two hours, he took another turn
at sparring and bag punching. Car
penters are at work on the pavilion at
Cook s preparing a place with a view of
arranging a handball court for the
Australian. Teams were put to work to
clear a strip Of ground for running. The
roads in the vicinity of FitzSimmonS
quarters are rough, and probably viii
be bad for some time to come, owing to
the continual thawing and freezing of
snow and a level piece of ground away
from the road had been chosen for a
track.
Shaw's Springs is still the popular
place with the curious. The air was
filed with the music of sleigh bells all
day, as people drove out to see COrbett
at work He has numerous spectators
whenever he works out, whether it be
early morning or late in the afternoon.
All who come are admitted to the big
handbau court, and stand about shiver-
ing and stamping their feet till the time
comes for Corbett's appearance.
Jim did more work to-day than on any
previous day since he settled at Shaw's.
In the morning he had a long spell at
handball with Joe. who, by the way,
gives his brother considerable trouble
in winning Then he called for Woods.
Woods presents a comical appearance
with the padded mask over his face and
neck, and with a chest protector as
thick as that of a baseball catcher.
Jim went at him, swung his left on the
jaw and repeatedly jabbed his face,
bringing blood from the nose, the only
part of Woods face unprotected. When
the Scotchman became winded he would
shout time" and lean against the wall,
while Corbett did the Corbett waltz
about the floor until his partner was
ready to resume.
After Woods came the punching bag
Jim kept at the bag for twenty minutes.
practicing left swings for the most part
Perspiration streamed down his cheeks,
but his breathing was almost normal
Jim said McVey would be about in a few
day and that, with Brother joe"
Woods, McVey, Jeffries, when the latter
arrives. he could get enough work The
afternoons work was a repetition of the
morning.
Wheelock said to an Associated Press
reporter to-day: Il have received let
ters from all over the United States
urging the management to allow ladies
to witness the big fight. We have not
as yet passed on that question, but /
presume Stuart will call a meeting of
those interested in few days to decide
the matter. Personally | see no objec-
ton. The fight will be conducted under
protection of the law and the strictest
order will be maintained. / see no rea-
son why women may not as well attend
the fight as the theater or a football
game. Numerous orders for seats are
arriving. No seats will be assigned un-
til the plans for the arena are COM
pleted The money received for tickets
will be duly credited to the sender and
the applicant be given preference over
all subsequent ORDERS