The times., 1899-01-09
SHARKEY TRIES HIS WIND.
Controversy Over Interpretation
of the Fight Articles.

Controversy Over Interpretation
of the Fight Articles.
New York, Jan. S.-Interest in Tuesday
nights struggle between Sharkey and Nc
Coy did not show any sign OF falling off to-
day, from betting point of view. The in
fiuX of the sports continued and delega-
tions from cities west of Chicago and as
far south as Mobile arrived.
Jimmy Wakely has received a lot of
money and is backing the Kid on all sides,
although he contends that il is foolish to
give better than even money. Several
sports and prominent politicians from Cam
ada got here tonight. They are heart and
soul for Sharkey and have brought money
to back their opinion.
The two days fistic carnival will begin
tomorrow with a 25-round bout at catch
, weights between Oscar Gardner the "0ma-
ha Kid and Dave Sullivan. of Boston
Tim Hurst, who will referee the Mccoy
Sharkey fight. got here today from the
( West. When asked about the probable dis
pute over the rules as laid down in the
articles of agreement, Hurst refused TO
say anything except that he would have a
perfect understanding with the principals
before the fight begins and will conduct
the bout accordingly. AS Sharkey and
O'Rourke declare that they will make Nc
what constitutes a clinch and Mccoy in
sists that the rules as they are written
must be enforced, sporting men say that it
would be well for the two pugilists to hold
consultation with the referee some time
before entering the ring. as spectators who
nave paid big money 10 see the fight do
not care for wrangles and delays Those
who read McCoy's statement published to-
day were inclined TO the belief that he
holds the whiphand.
But they say if The men fight according
10 the rules the affair will be anything
but exciting. 1t was pointed out by an
authority that if Sharkey should get Nc
Coy into tight place all the latter would
have TO do in order to escape would be to
put his hands on the sailors shoulders.
which would constitute clinch, and that
if Sharkey. with both hands free. struck
blow after that he would be committing
foul Men who have followed fights for
years say that they never heard of a
cllnch in which only one principal did the
holding. They state that according TO all
precedent both men must be holding in
order TO be clinched and that Mccoy should
change his tactics if he wants TO receive
the sympathy Of the crowd
Sharkey today took a hard run of six
miles and then received a good rundown
at the clubhouse. He was anxious to
knew his exact condition. and called in
Dr. Fivey, the clubs physician. to make
an examination. The doctor found that
his pulse was 6S, and then ordered Sharkey
to run the length Of the big building and
back three times. Tom did the sprint at
top speed. DR.. Fiyey found that his pu' Sc
was still IS at the expiration of a minute
He also said that his breathing had been
increased by one respiration, which con-
Vinced the sailor that he was all right.
Quite crowd visited Sharkey in the
afternoon. He was taking things rather
easily, but he punched the bag for thirty
minutes just TO keep his hand in. Shark
ey's manager is in receipt of many lstters
from crsnks, one of whom writes:
have million dollars 10 bet on Sharkcy. II
he losses viii hunt you up with an axe. a dark
Lantern and sand bag. ! will also take care oi
McCoy. I'm the man who won sj.Uoa.ODD OF
Dewey victory and Will bacl. the admiral against
sIIrhc' OF ANYBODY.
The big fight will be put on at 70
o'clock, or as near that time as possible
! Asbury Park. n. J., Jan S-No train
/ ing was done by Mccoy today. He had a
number of callers. They pronounced him
| IN the pink Of condition. Mccoy will leave
1 for New York tomorrow morning In the
afternoon the Kid will probably take 4
walk through Central Park. He does moi
| intend 10 do any work on Tuesday, and will
eat only two meals on thai day. He said
/ today:
| VIII hold Sharkcy strictly to the rules ",
| signed and cannot understand why there -ho,ll,
| he any trouble ON that score Verbal agreement
do not ~ III this case. will not be blufTed on
! oI my rights by either Sharkey or his manager
! Tom - R"nrkc. II win viii certainly 90 ate
! fitzSimmuns and force him to fight me or furfe
! the championship. / see that | am the fayorit
! ia the betting SharkcyS friends ought 10 Civ
! the odds. Tor II i Of middle weight aga ms
! heavy weight ] do moi mean to inSinuatc tina
! my friends should stand off from betting on me
| Will prove 10 them On the night Of the nigh