The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-10
M,GOVERN IN TRAINING.
Tho Little Pugilist in Fine Shape for His
Fight With Palmer.

Should Terry McGovern OF Brooklyn be de-
feated when he tackles Pedlar Palmer. at
Tuckahoe tomorrow afternoon. he cannot
say that poor condition was the cause. For a
little fellow. McGovern is the most conscien-
tous OF workers He is methodical and syste-
NAUTICAL in his labors and nothing is left I'M
done to put him on edge. McGovern is located
at McElroy's roadhouse. 17Oth street and
Jerome avenue. On the ground 1oor Is a large
room which has been fitted up a gymna-
stun. 1t contain. a punching ball. trapeze. In
dian clubs. dun BIB ellis medicine balls. padded
wooden horses. wrist machines. weight ma
chimes and ladders. In a room adjacent. q
shower bath has been rugged up. and Just a
step further two massage tables can be found.
Mono Of tho prominent athletic clubs can boast
Of a bettor equipped gymnasium. For comfort
and style McGovern's camp beats his English
rivals all hollow
McGovorn has hitherto never done so
much hard work as he is doing for this fight,
man worthy Of his steel While not vain. Terry
usually likes to show his friends that he Is
training faithfully. and in the past his quarters
have been crowded most OF the time with ad-
mirers who have marveled at his wonderful
power OF endurance. But in preparing for this
contest Terry has deviated from his usual GUS
tom and barred many from seeing him exer-
else. Only his handlers and those directly
interested in his welfare are permitted in the
gym"
McGovern's present corps Of trainers consists
OF George Munroe. Joe Fairburn and Tim
Kearns All are boxers OF reputation and they
are kept busy throughout the day attending 10
Terrys wants y. :. pMcGoyerG Is nor so csrrfu OF
wrcstIe with Terry Kearns puts on" on tho o gloves
with the Brooklynite and they rip 1t up, for
OF wlllp Ii lal 70
enjoy, hG says tho exhilarating effects OF box
ing which he regards as essential to getting
INTO trim: While he may not be the cleverest
fellow in his division he certainly knows how
to fIoGk ana ma Gst 1Ht OF tho way Yesterday
waIIops to unnerve an ordinary scrapper He
got it hard on the jaw often. but all the blows
why he did not keen his guard better he said
Well. you see take punch to give two. I
tect myselt IRON getting i solid on the mark"
Do you intend to take the same chances
with Palmer?' was asked.
may and may not. 1t all depends OH
what Palmer does. II he gets foxy II! have to
be the same. can fight, cautious If | want to.
hard hitter only way S to ers a eSis IS
to take take one one or or two; you know"
Govern jumps out Of bed. He has 10 be
awakened. for no Is sound sleeper, A few
company with Munroe, McGovcrn goes out for
brief stroll This is done to sharpen his APP
"s" hs meal CONSISTS q
chops. eggs. tea, toast. and fruit. Then
short rest is taken until 10 O'Clock. The hard
Donning heavy sweaters. Terry goes out for
nrbnr" and kearns Of SSf Il s.s by
ist.r themseiyes The frst haIl Of the Journey
the perspiration. which comes rather freely to
McGovern. sprnting makes up the final Ave
miles.
Terry returns soon after IL O'Clock. His
cloth ing Is quck KY removed. and while his
skin is steamIng he takes a shower bath This
is done to close the pores OF his skin and nreo
vent him taking cold, Then he undergoes a
still rubbing down with coarse towels, witch
heIs anf o 6fc5ed y
and sometim ale is served. McGoyern liEea
meat and Is given as much as possible After
Gnnsf as91 or MAX rs then
bag is taken up. Three sweaters are donneS
and Terry strikes away for nearly half hour
one urHs and fn When Ss are taken
over McGoyern is given another rub1own
A lulI then follows until $50 when ali hsnds;
toast, tea and biscuits are placed before Tho; |
pugist A three-mie walk is taken and
promptly at 8 o'clock the lights go out and
When fnE Sun reporter visited McGov.rn
Yesterday the diminutive pu0ilist had juat |
cor big turn at the bag, He was not in |
apple: when no stripped there was no mistaSe |
about his condition. The muscles OF his |
shoulders, where his hitting powers are con-
Of super liuous flesh was visible "'"
..,i only weigh III pounds now" he said, |
IT, be to weight alright by Monday. and YOU
VIII SEQ some fast fighting. too, am think |
McGoyern viii not do any work after he Rets |
70 weight. lie says that too much exercise is |
success and is almost sure that the fight viii |
be over before the limit is reached.