The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-24
SORRY SPORTS.
Spent the Day I'm Discussing the
Boxing FfascO.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The entire gather
ing Of spor Ding men in this city, and the
number was large. spent today discussing last
nights light and the way in which II wound
up. There was much talk as to whether
or not the referee Honest John Kelly had
OF had not exceeded his authority in calling
all bets off. those who bet on Sharkey feAling
that they should have received their reward
but the general feeling among the public
was that while It might have been technical
usurpation on keily's part he probably odd
~ IN desire 10 project the public, and
that from that point Of view he was right
Many Of those who support boxing contests
were much disturbed as to the probable effect
on tie attendance at the future fights here
and the opinion was freely expressed that it
had put damper on the sport for some
time to come.
McVey, whose entrance into the ring caused
the decision last night, was asked today If
he cared 10 make any statement regardd q z
his Eart in the affair. He said; "Corbeft
was fouled early In the fight, by Sharkey and
wished TO call the referees attention to
the continued fouls. / approached the ropes
for that purpose and succeeded in attracting
MeVey refused to answer any questions as
10 whether or not he knew that 1t was against
the rules for him 70 get in o the ring while
the fight was on.
1t is now known that men In New York.
who had been betting their money on Cor
bett, sent three kilograms Westward. One
went 70 Seattle, Wash. Another was sent to
Each was to supporter OF Corbett, and read
Events changed; hedge your money"
Thousands and thousands OF dollars were
sent to Western cities TO be placed on Shar-
key. Corbett was seen at his home tonight.
He did not look as II he had been in a bat
tie with one of the heaviest men in tha
RRh I8g. world as mere was not a mark on
Really, hardly know what to say about
this AFFAIR" he remarked. No one is so de-
pressed as / am at the action of Money.
which lost me the fight. l have been half
daffy ever since. Kelly gave the decision
against me. Cold chills have been running
up and down my back at the thought that
l had the fight won. and then lost 1t in such
manner. Luck has been all against me Of
late, but it is bound to change"
But, jim many think you, yourself was
one Of those in the job, and bet on Sharkey,' -
was remarked.
Never in my life have I been accused of
utter ignorance he answered. People gen
orally, ! believe, have given me some credit
OF possessing some intelligence. Now with a
spark Of intelligence in my brain do you
think would have so bungled affairs in such
a way? l think the mere fact that the action
OF MONEY! appeared so palpable is evidence
that l was not at the bottom OF II. In the
first place. II l wanted 10 be crooked, 1 would
never think OF doing so unless ! had fixed the
referee II there was anything wrong do you
think would have rushed over TO Kelly 10
tell him to declare all bets of. In fact, the
first one TO yell TO Kelly TO make such de-
cision was George Considine. II we had been
In any skin game and bet on Sharkey, do
you think we would want all bets declared
on2"
do you think Money sold you cut?"
Il can't believe that he did. We have been
too close in our relations. II there had been
any funny business on his part l would
certainly have seen some change in him whils
We were training ! do not say he did nol
sell me out. but cannot bring myself 10
believe he did. for have been most liberal
with him.
ct is alleged that your protestations to
Kelly and your efforts to hit AcVey were
forced in view Of the fact that you have
such nervous, irritable disposition. which
IL you had really intended TO strike him,
would have resulted In your aiming blows at
McVey."
Il conducted myself cody, throughout. I
did not lose my temper at all. / came verS
near hitting MeVey. but restrained myseIy.
as I realized IL could do no good as the
harm had been done I cannot see why Nc
Ney acted as he did but there was something
wrong throughout II he had been bought 10
do me. he evidently realized the time had
come. for had all but bested Sharkey. The
fight ended so mysteTiously that | am stir
in q trance. / would be ashamed 10 tel,
some people what I really do think. II
the people cry fake, / cannot help IL The
fight can be the best Judge Of that / never
fought so hard In my life as l did agains,
Sharkey. Kelly had no right to declare bets
of. but he did the right thing and actea
wisely, yet he acted only on my appeal Ia
return the people their money. II seems
| queer that he could not have told Meyev ID
stay out for he was not interfering with n,
! IN the least When Kelly said s'you lose :,
thought he meant Sharkey."