The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-14
SHARKEY AND CORBETT
Both the Men Are in Splendid
Condition.
A RUN FOR THE MONEY
Corbstt L. Not . Wreck by Any Means.
He Il q Favorite IN the Betting
by 100 10 eo-Both Men
Are Confident.

ana other cities the leading topic Is
the approaching contest between shar-
key and Corbett, which Is billed to
take place on Nov. 90. Both the men
are in splendid condition" and 1t is
believed they will give their friends
and admirers a run for their money.
1t is given out fiat that Corbett is not
a wreck. as has been said in some
quarters; IN the contrary. his friends
say that he Is in as good condition
as he was when he met Fitzsimmons in
Carson City. There will be. in all prob
ability. little betting on the result in
this part OF the country. where neither
of the fighters IL held in high admira-
ton. From the time Sharkey began
fighting. he has always held the opin-
ion that some day he would become
champion Of the world. His limited
round fights with Corbett n Fitzsim-
mons in San Francisco two years 9
strengthened his belief in that direc-
ton He went to Carson City and wit
messed the championship fight between
Corbett n Fitz. and subsequently,
challenged the winner to fight for 81, 900
or $4,000 a side.
The betting which is being INDUCED
in around New York on the outcome OF
tut nsnt, ~ tnG DItrtlt tifiC inaAcc
Corbett the favorite at 100 to so. As
both fighters have many admirers
among the sports, they lose no tim
in making many wagers on the fight.
Sharkey's stock has taken a big boom
recently. n the indications are that
the betting will soon be lively. Cor
bett will probably rule favorite at 100
to IS when they enter the ring. Not
withstanding the persistent talk of
Corbett being in good form. Ii must
be admitted that he Is not the man he
was when he tent poo old Sullivan to
defeat. Neither is he the man he was
when he tried to defend his title In
Carson. He has since then lived a life
that wears on instead of builds up a
mans constitution.
John l.. Sullivan, whose opinions of
things pugilistic is everywhere respect
ed, holds out the belief that Corbett
even with Sharkey as the adversary
cannot hold out. He said the other
day I'm answer to a question of a
friend:
What do I think OF sharkey? I
think he's a good nan and believe
he'll carry away the big n of the
purse from Corbett. He is a strong
young fellow. with lots of vigor and
go in him, and he'll wear Corbett out.
But all his talk about 1t being i'm
possible to nut Sharkey out by hit
ting him on the jaw is nonsense. Any
body will go out IL hit fair and square
on the point. 1 ought to know. seeing
that I was the first to bring the blow
into universal use. Maybe lots of fight
trs used Il before me. but they did so
Inconsciously. i was the first that
made a study of the punch"
Jim Corbett is training with all his
old-time dash and vigor at the Lenox
a. c.. New York. for the battle. He
IAnG HE road x~nrk m Laramie wanna
in the morning. After a good run he
comes in perspiring freely and COM
paratively fresh. takes a bath n a
| vigorous rubbing. He rests after din
ner until 3 in the afternoon. His first
work is a lively bout with Con McVey,
and after him he takes on Jack Bonner.
| Jabber Corey and Charlie LAWYER In
quick succession. When the last one
Is tired he gives McVey a struggle on
the wrestling mat. Then he goes
straight from che mat to the punch
ing bag and applies himself vigorously
to IL for half an hour. His work ends
with the wrist machine, after which he
takes a bath and hard rub.
Con McVey. who has assisted the ex-
champion in preparing for all Of his
big contests. has unbounded faith In
his principal and laughs at the stories
| circulated regarding the latter's poor
physical condition, and avs
"Corbett was never in better health
than he Is at present. N will surprise
the spectators by his splendid appear
| ance when he enters the ring with
| S~harkey."
Timothy Hurst of baseball fame Is
another admirer of Corbett who has
perfect trust in the latter's ability to
best his proposed opponent. Speaking
of the ex-champion's chances to a re-
porter recently. Hurst said:
"AIl these stories you hear about Cor
bett being a physical wreck, in fact. a
mere shell. as they put IL. don't go with
me. I know different. because / saw
Jim at work, and I honestly believe
that he is as good a man to-day as he
was the day he a " Fitz the fight
of his life at Carson City. 1 played
handball with him and Mcvey. and ac-
companied them on several runs
through the hills round West Baden.
Corbett's wind is strong. and he seems
to be as speedy as ever. OF course. he
ought to be In good condition. having
beer training for several months. He
worked hard to prepare himself for the
go with Mccoy, which was declared
off. All he intends to do now Is enough
work TO keep him on edge. i saw him
stripped. and made a personal exami-
nation of the man. His stomach il
lined with muscles of steel and his
chest expansion surprised me. The
color of his kin is good and his eye
is as bright as a gen of the first water.
I am confident that he holds Sharkey
safe. and am willing to risk a Few
ducats on my Judgment"
Corbett himself expresses the utmost
confidence as to the outcome of his
struggle with the sailor. and h re-
ports of S~harkey's increasing clever
ness merely cause a d!sdainful smile
to appear upon the ex-champion's feat
ures.
Meanwhile things are lively at Shar-
keys training quarters. Daily the
hardy marine nay be seen. accompan-
led by George Dixon and training stan,
leaving the old Bayridge Athletic club
house for a sprint along the roads
about Fort Hamilton. A few miles OF
this work and a return to the training
quarters is followed by a bath. rub
down and dinner. He hen rests until
. in the afternoon. Then the gymna-