The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22

NEW YORK, Nov. Z1.-Nlll science triumph over brute force or vice versa at the LenoX Athletic Club tomorrow night? Will Corbett, the idol of ad- mirers of scientific boxing methods. succumb to Sharkey, the ideal rough and-ready fighter? These were ques- tions heard, asked and answered in the affirmative and negative by sporting men to-day. Many good judges Of mat ters pugilistic are of the opinion that Corbett's science will earn for him the right to collect the winners share of the $20 GOO purse, while equally shrewd observers say they are convinced that the sailor pugi,ist will defeat the man who won the pugilistic crown from John L. Sullivan.
 That Corbett ought to win over Shar- key Is the almost unanimous sentiment among sporting men. Some there are who think the former champion has the easiest kind of a task before him, whereas others while thinking that he ought to triumph because of the ad- vantages given him by the rules, never theless are fearful lest his endurance may not hold out to the end. Still others. in fact a large majority, believe that Corbett i'll not be put to any severe physical strain, as the chances are so many in their opinion that as soon as Sharkey receives a good stiff jab on the bridge of the nose he may become angered and fight and wrestle all over the ring, thus losing on a foul \ Only few are of the opinion that Sharkey will win, but these few deem the conditions prohibiting hitting in clinChes or breakaways as all in favor of Corbett. Still they say that Sharkey by strong rushing will even with shorter arms reach Corbett as soon = tho latter begins to tire, and If Shalley does, the contest, they predict, will end quickly in his favor. They eEPec, Corbett to land a perfect whirl- wind If blows on the sailor pugilist in inc early rounds, but the latter. they say will be able to withstand all the a.shuent the Californian can deliver. hey believe such quick action will War Corbett out and then Sharkey's $. ptt4Or strength will tell.
 D05T q small minority think Jim" cra knock Sharkey out, as they do not ceosiGer his hitting powers of sufficient EsTeEj-.s for d tough head like Shar- Js Nearly every one, however be !" even for Corbett, thinks the sailor h-7 lzaible chance because of supe- r. r1uscular powers to send Jim to e' ss. if he succeeds in reaching him.
 Summing up, vast majority of the J.-t-.-ts Jf the ring consider that Cor Lett NiIl win either on points for twen- l. .OluGs or on a foul, while those few N-nr favor Sharkey admit thatto win he l-Ustknock Corbett out. Fora big fight between heavy-weights, like Corbett anG Sharkey, there has been little bet ting. Why this apathy is not quite apparent to the casual observer, in view Of the fact that Corbett is de- cidedly the favorite with the bulk of the sporting fraternity. Heretofore tons of money have been wagered on the outcome of battles similar to this one. Many small bets, to be sure, have been made on this one, but there has been an almost woeful lack of those reaching into hundreds or thousands
 This scarcity of big money, however, has in no wise decreased the interest in the fight. It cannot be denied that al though Corbett money predominates, many men who have bet heavily on previous heavy weight contests have decided to hold aloof this time. They think it would be foolish to take a chance on Sharkey with rules so disad- vantageous to him and with so many prospects that he might commit foul. Then again they are not desirous of betting on Corbett, for while reports .nay come from his training quarters that he is in excellent condition they are not certain that his endurance will last out.
 This is the first time in their career as sporting men that many of the big bettors have failed to put down wager on a fist contest of such importance. Among others is Jimmy Wakely, who said: For the first time in my life will not bet on big fight. Host heavily on Corbett when he was defeated by Fitzsimmons, and although under the rules arranged for this contest with Sharkey he ought to win, still l shall not try to recoup my losses. If felt sure Jim could stay the distance would have no hesitancy in placing large sum on him."
 Dan" Stuart made the following bets on Corbett tonight: 5000 against $500 with Bob" Rose; 5000 against $75O with Abe" Levy, and 5000 against