The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-08-02

chance for a little rehearsal by presid-
ing over the exhibition.
Those who saw Fitzsimmons stripped
for the first time since he began his
present spell of training were favorabiy
impressed with his appearance 1t was
thought, however, that yesterdays dis
play of boxing did not furnish much
of line on Fitz' present capabilities
as a fighter 1t is the accepted idea
that the Cornishman rarely i'll uses his
training partners. and the argument is
general that nothing but real fight
will reveal whether Fitzsimmons is as
formidable as he was few years ago
WOMEN WATCH THE CHAMPION.
Champion James Jeffries did his last
day of hard training at the Reliance
Athletic Club in Oakland. Skipping the
rope, punching the bag and boxing six
rounds with his brother Jack and Joe
Kennedy constituted the program.
A number of ladies were among the
spectators, and seemingly for their de-
lectation the champion added spice
of ginger to his boxing. With lowered
head and staring eyes he forced botn
partners around the mat at a never
ceasing pace for six rounds
The steady tones with which Jeffries
were being removed from his hands
gave ample evidence Of the perfect con-
dition of his wind. He certainly bore
the appearance of man who is train
ed to the hour.
Billy Delaney, thoroughly convinced
that Jeffries is in perfect shape, in
sisted yesterday on his abstaining from
further boxing bouts. Jeffries was in
clined to protest when at the conclu-
sion of his bouts he heard Delaney or
der Kennedy to pack up the gloves and
take them away.
'Oh, leave them here. BILL he said.
Il may want to use them bit tomor-
row"
NO. SIR said Delaney. Here is
where 1 will not give in to your ideas.
You are in perfect shape now and will
gain nothing by boxing tomorrow
And with that Kennedy trotted oil
with the gloves.
knew what was best. and that giving
up further boxing would do much to
heal up his bruised left ear.
Accompanied by a large number OF
friends. Jeffries attended the afternoon
baseball game in Oakland, and retired
to rest early in the evening.
Jeffries will do a little work on the
road this morning. or perhaps row on
Lake Merritt, as fancy strikes him In
the afternoon he will take light exer-
else in the Reliance Club gymnasium
He tipped the scale at PA pounds yes
terday, and stated that he viii enter
the ring at ABOUT that weight.
The champion viii do little light
gymnasium work Friday morning, and
in the evening he will come to the ring
side in this city. He will have behind
him Joe Kennedy, Dewitt Van Court
and Billy Delaney
HOW THE MEN SEE 1T.
Their views of their condition on the
preceding Monday.
BY James ]. Jeffries. champion heav-
weight pugilist of the world
did not feel like doing hard work
today, so I took things pretty easy
This morning / went on the road, ac
companied by Brother Jack and DICK
Adams After doing a bit of sprinting
1 went back to the Reliance Club and
after a rundown ate a hearty lunch.
I did not work this afternoon. After
lunch I went up to the Reliance Club
and played a couple of games cf BIZ
lizards. I lounged around a. TIE re-
mainder Of the afternoon and az =
dinner this evening ATTENDED meet