The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-17
New Method of Refreshing Fight
ers introduced at the Champi-
onship Mill at San Francisco.
TANK HID UNDER PLATFORM.
Jeffries's Opponent Threatens to
lab Fitzsimmons in the Nose
for Sneering Remarks at
Ringside.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Francisco Aug. ia new plan in
caring for a man during the minute OF
| rest in each round was brought out by Cor
| bets handlers in the mill with Jeffries FRI
day night.
Instead of the secondA waving fans and
towels and stirring up the vitiated air in the
pavilion, Corbett had an immense tank of
oxygen concealed under the ring platform
In his corner. To this was attached long
rubber tube. on the end Of which was a
spraying machine. As he returned to his
corner each time stream Of oxygen was
sprayed on his face.
The idea is said to have originated with
Professor Dare. who had charge Of Cor
belts training arrangements. He was visit
ed at Croles Gardens. Alameda, recently
by Doctors Keyes and Buteau. two practi-
toners in Alameda. After they had been
shown the various appliances used by Cor
bett in building up his MUSCULAR system.
they suggested the use Of oxygen as being
more sanitary than the usual methods en-
ployed.
Professor Dare at once produced tho APP
paratus he had intended to use. and the
three men discussed the matter In all its
bett afterwards. and he consented to try It
while he was training A bag Of oxygen was
smuggled into the gymnasium. where =
through severe course OF work; and then
stepped into the room, where the oxygen
was ajministered to him under the direc-
The effect was so beneficial that It was
decided to make use Of It Friday night II
was kept secret about the Corbett camp.
to.date method. > -'.>'' = - -
The old-time bitterness between Corbett
and Fitzsimmons cropped out IN the ring Z!
Corbett rose. to his feet and got breathing
spell he walked over to Jeffries to congrat-
ulate him on the victory.
The seconds Of both men crowded around
to listen to the talk between the two. While
Jim. who was making manly talk to the
to regain the championship. .Fitzsmmons
"oh. take him out Of the ring. Harry
. SSs6e 1ay we quick to catch the e. rsmask
illness But Corbett did not think il was.
You mind your business or I'll punch
sharply on Fiizsimmons. 1850
bett went on With his iittis talk and Fiis-
simmons retired under the rebu1 to the
outside Of the circle.
Mi.o, Games.
EfanEham III. Aug ls.zThe F1oerkes of 81.
EfhnghaIn team. The latter scored twice Il il the
m ~; s Ss 3;
me- to ba ayns 4 .tf s 0u H se
stop for thu home team. and W. Broom Of the
Floerkes both made sensational plays.
RED Bud, M. Aus, 1s;-Red Bud shut out
se'' IVY; & " 1 Ind ~; s s's eli E:
ed sSSas ~ Ns.hSs :eols e was d'''
n ..,s. d,y. smS. Ct e., g Low. .s
BY . scors Of } to !. The feature Of the game
scnter by. Ross Of the Lemps .Batferies-Festus
Kerr and Kerr. L<ups. Hippan and vieleker.
Attendance, 400.
staunton. Ill. Aug. 1.-THE West Ends de-
feated tbs staunton baseball team here to-day;
score, 10 to 8.
Mount Vernon. Ind. Aux.. ls.-Mgpnt Vernon
day. score % i. Bsttsriss.Roth and BohrsT
Fitz and Smith.
Waterloo, Ill, Aug. 1s-PIatt ThoruburGf's
team Of b. Louis was defeated by the home
team here to-day; score. to
Trenton. Ill.,. Aug. 1.-THE Trenton Baseball
club easily defeated the sfronG Nascoutah team
to-day by the score Of - to q. Refining resolved
fauitfess support. and haA the visitors complete-
y q bic mercy: The plsyinG e the whole Trsn-
teriesITrenton. Reinin9S and WsiS: Nascoutah
Harch and Frederick.
Miami. 1 T.. Aug. 1.-THE Frisco Baseball