The San Francisco call., 1901-11-02

II II ARBIN SPRINGS, Nov. lief
FL fries decided to-day to finish his
training at Oakland. He will
II II leave for that city a week be-
fore the fight and will work in
the gymnasium of the Reliance Athletic
Club. He feels he owes his friends this
accommodation. He has always prepared
himself in Oakland whenever he fought
in san Francisco and feels it will do him
good to go there for a few days. A great
many Of his personal friends in Oakland
and vicinity are anxious to see what con-
dillon the big fellow is in and he viii az
ford them the opportunity
The champion said he felt lazy vester-
cay, but if the amount of work he did is
an indication Of slOthfulness, other pugil-
lists must be drones. He thought his ap-
petite was failing him and took a twenty
mile jaUnt over the hills for an appetizer
He ate a hearty meal. but this is nothing
unusual for him. After his first meal he
heard his pet hound baying in the hills
and he yelled that the dog had another
coon treed. Without a moments hesita-
ton he called volunteers and many re-
spOnded. Brother Jack carried gun, Bob
Armstrong hOisted an AK on his shoulder
anC Jeff carried a sack to bring the
animal home alive. A few newspaper men
followed to see the sport. The climb was
2 s-eep one Every one in the party, with
the exception of the champion, was blow
ing before half the ascent was made
JEFF took the lead and his strong legs
carried him up to the summit. The bal
anCe OF the party were willing to sit down
anc wait for his report. He soon return
eo with the Information that the dogs
were OF chasing a deer.
A game Of baseball was arranged later
anC every guest in the hotel took part.
The day was delightfully."- warm and many
were willing TO quit in half an hour. The
big fellow set a terrific pace and enjoyed
himself hugely
Jefries Boxes With Armstrong.
In the afternoon JEFF put on his
gymnasium costume and announced that
he was going to box. This was sad news
e Armstrong and Brother Jack, as they
Knew what was in store for them Jim
said his arm was again in good shape
anC. thought he would have no more both
er with il. He was a trif1e nervous of
meeting with an accident, as there was a
man on hand who has been with Jeff
every time he hurt himself. When jeff
plsy wing with the medicine ball he was
present, and so in nearly every instance.
Fortune, however, smiled on Jim this
tine and he went through his work with
out receiving a scratch.
He first boxed with Armstrong. Neither
man spared the others feelings. They
went at 1t in brisk fashion and the on
lockers were treated to some fast boxing.
Armstrong weighs 207 pounds and is some
tall pumpkins himself when it comes
to the flstic game. Long before he Joined
Jeffries' training staff he fought ten
rounds with the champion in New York
ana managed 10 stay the distance. And
he did not run away.
a noticeable feature about Jeff's boxing
was the fact that he discarded the
crouch. It IS true at times he would
cover himself by bending forward and
pOl<ing his left far out, but most of the
time he was upright and seemed to do
better he showed his tremendous
strength by the manner in which he
tossed his heavy sparring partner around.
He rOughed it. Armstrong landed some
heavy blows on Jeffs stomach, but This
did not stop the champion. He was al
ways boring in and would take a blow
for the sake of landing a pet blow Near
the. close Of the fourth round jeff told
Bob to tear loose. Armstrong had an
assortment Of blows UP his sleeve and he
obeyed. He slammed Jeff hard, but linn
only smiled and showed his teeth. Just
before kid" Eagan, who was timer,
signaled the end of the round 2ob
crossed JEFF prettfly with his right Jinl's