The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-11
READY FOR THE GONG.
All PreIimfnaries for the JeTries-
Corbett ROut Arron~ed

NEW YORK, May 10-The announce
ment to the effect that William A. Brady,
Jetfries' manager, would declare his fight
with Corbett off unless Charley White
or some other referee than Sam Austin
was selected, stirred up considerable ex-
citement at Corbett's Lakewood camp
and Manager Considine took the first
train for this city to look matters over
and see just where he stood
Consid1ne came prepared to arrange all
important details at once If possible, and
nave Gear sailing for the fighters on the
day OF the contest. He called on Manager
Brady, accompanied by Austin, about 2
CLOCK, and Immediately began proceed
ings by inquiring whether the statement
credited to Brady was correct.
BRADY answered in the affirmative and
Considine informed the champions repre-
sSentative that he intended to insist upon
sam Austin for referee. He told Brady
mat ne BRADY had accepted Austin
When the articles were signed. Considlne
thought 1t was Brady's duty to live up
TO the original agreement
Brady said that Austin was satisfae-
tory to him. but as Jeffries would not
consent TO have the latter officiate under
any circumstances, some one else wouid
have to be selected or there would be no
contest 40
In giving his objection Brady said that
austin had not treated the Californian
fairly in his statements, and the man
ager believed Austin was prejudiced
AUSTIN who was present at this point
announced that he was on hand to state
bLle1l he WdLS not a candidate for the no.
sltlon or referee. and would not referee
a hght for Jeffries If selected, as he had
Already formed an opinion Of the cham
pions merit.
With Austin out, Brady wanted to
Know what objection Considine had
against the selection of White
want 1t understood" responded
Considine, that l think White is one of
the best and most honest referees in
the country. but as ne has been Cor
pett trainer and is at present in the
employment emf Of the Broadway Athletic
look too much like a family affair."
After brief discussion Considine final
ly announced that he would accent White
PROVIDED Brady would give White the
same instructions as those given to Aus
IN IN IN regard to the rules under which
the men are to fight. THIS Brady agreed
70 do, and meeting was arranged for
ent. PS@
White was Instructed to go between
the men. If they failed to break at his
command. and to allow the principals to
wear sort bandages, subject to his an
ploval Inc men are to fight straight
marquis Of Queensberry rules, and Are
10 protect themselves in the breaka WAYS
This VIII prevent any unnecessary cljnch.
ing by either fighter
10 avert further delay the managers
also selected the official timekeeper. Who
x Hfh,a De h ROPER Stoll, of the. New York
Atnietlc club. Jeffries was given the Sc
!eSctlon or corner. and he will sit in the
winning corner" at the northwest end
or the arena.
Both fighters are in great shape for tba
I DouI ana VIII arrive In this city from
I IIn5 respective training quarters early
I T riudy morning. Jeffries will go TO the
ffnIperiaI motel, where he will spend =
lew qulet hours, and then take In some
CoLlihuous show. After that he will make
'ie LIP TO Coney Island In a carriage
h, Iorp .slI VIII not loiter around the city
put VIII go direct to Coney Island whefe
ne VIII put up at the Boulevard hotel
until IT Is time for him to enter the rire
an eItort Will be made to have the fight
START at 9:f5 o'clock Friday evening
many stories have been told In regard
10 the bouts Jeffries and Corbett Used
70 nave at carson City when the present
champion was acting as Corbett's spar
ring partner. Corbett always has claim
ed that he used to knock Jeffries ont
whenever he wanted to do So On the
other hand Jeffries says that Corbett
never put him to sleep.
In view of the differences In opinion q
statement from Billy Delaney. who has
trained both men for championship bat
ties, Is interesting. Delaney said TODAY
Jeffries' version OF the bouts is correct
Corbett, continued Delaney, "neVer
knocked out the boilermaker Although
Jeffries had but little experience at the
time he used to box with Corbett at Car
son City, he made creditable exhibitions
with the then champion. Jeffries is a big,
strong fellow and 1t will take a mighty
powerful blow to put him into the land
of dreams and shadows. I don't think
Corbett has the strength to deliver sucn
blow and therefore / pick Jeffries as
the winner of Friday nights battle"