The evening times., 1898-09-29
THE UNPRoFEss1oNAL "M1LL.n -
Comments of the Principals on Their
Hnrar IahI,x, Artf.~

Hotel Lobby Antics.
New York; Sept. 2a.--The Corbstt Nc,
Coy .1n-ln at the Giisey House, Wednes-
day. is the principal theme of conversa-
tion among New York's sport followers.
Many OF the Initiated thought it likely
that they would mix 1t up the first time
they met, judging from the not alto
gether friendly feeling between them.
Each side has it's own story to tell, Nc
Coy claiming that he only used his fists
while Corbett says his Hoosier rival
stopped to the unedifying a la Francois
method Of kicking. Eye-witnesses all
agree that Corbett called Mccoy
monkey and that the latter countered by
saying that Corbett was a cur, and that
Mccoy Jabbed Corbett in the face twice
with his left and that the latter hit Nc
Cow a swinging left-hander punch on the
right cheek. But that is all on which
they agree. When it comes to the kick
ing incident they all differ.
George Considine Corbett's manager,
declares that the kid" did use his feet
He said: II was present and saw the
whole occurrence. i always thought Nc
Coy was a cur and now i am sure of it,
1t is very unbecoming in boxer who
claims to be as clever as Mccoy does, to
kick an opponent, and on forbidden
ground, too. Ii looks as though they will
meet in the ring, now that this little
unpleasantness has happened and Jim
will give him the artistic licking he so
richly deserves
Anybody who says Mccoy did not kick
Corbett is issuing false and mislea ding
statements through his hat
Mccoy was behind Erne in the latters S
bout with Lavigne Wednesday night. His
manager, w. B. Gray, who accompanied
him, had chartered a special car in which
to return to the city. In the party were
Mccoy, Gray, Con Riley, of Middletown,
Ohio; Doc Payne, a Buffalo hotel keeper,
and two of McCoy's friends. Mccoy being
asked to tell just how the affair at the
Gilsey happened, said:
ITO make 1t short, when l entered the
hotel i saw Corbett and Considine stand
ing al the cigar stand, and as we passed
them the former said: Hello you little
monkey and / called him a cur Then
he started for me with clenched fists and
j pinned a couple of speedy left hooks on
the tip of his chin. | think he struck
back. and before we could continue friends
separated US, and that was the finale"
Didn't you kick him. was asked.
mo; / did not" answered the kid"
and anybody who says did handles the
truth with abnormal carelessness."
How is 1t then" continued the writer,
that Corbett is in bed at Considine's and
is being attended by DR.. H B. Pettin-
gill, who says Corbett was injured and
that the pain was so great that opiates
were administered TO ease the pain?"
He might be sick in bed" answered
the Kid, but if there is anything the
matter with him it is here" and Mccoy
/ pointed to his heart.
Gray, who was an attentive listener,
substantiated all that Mccoy said and
added: Il guess Corbett will be willing
10 meet Mccoy in the ring now. We have
found a place where the contest can be
held without interference and We have
started to work on the new arena. Octo-
ber Is, is the date and If Corbett does not
live up TO his agreement he will lose his
forfeit and We will proceed against him
for damages"
When asked where the location of the
new club was he said: II cannot tell you
now. but we Will make il public before
October, which time we are allowed in
the articles OF agreement. i will tell you
this much, however. While IL will not be
held in either Buffalo or Erie County, Ii
/ will be in New York State"