Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-08
THE PUGILISTS.
Reports From the Camps of
 Jeffries and Corbett

Neither Man Has Begun Hard Train
 ing as Yet Young Corbett Ready
 For All His Matches-Con Coughlin
 May Face Tom Carey.
 San Francisco, June S.-Reports from and Jim, Corbett indicate that the pugilists are not leaving the gentle pur- suit of record lowering to the chauf- feurs, but are encroaching on that field of their training has not been set, and it is certain that there will be big difference between the length of time consumed only a few years ago and that used this year for training pur- poses by the fighters. When Corbett fought Sullivan in 1892, both gladi- ators went into their quarters months in advance. Now, with a fight little more than two months away, serious preparations have not even commenced. When Corbett met Fitzsilmmons at Carson City the pair settled in Nevada weeks before the fight and resumed a
  before. They did not commence work quite so far ahead of the battle as did Sullivan and Corbett, however, in their fight of five years before. Now, after an interval of six years, the training period has been sbills further reduced. That the conditioning of men is a much higher science than it was a dozen years ago Is certain. It is probable that Jeffries and Corbett can get into good shape in time for their battle of August 15-probaIbly as good shape as will be required. But sporting men with real interest in the game like to hear more reports of serious work and fewer accounts of just what Corb ett did in So-and-so's bar annex, or what Jeffries ate in that popular restaurant. Corbett, to be sure, has appeared in a theater with Tank Kenny and has shown how he can punch his sparring partner. But that need not necessarily indicate good condition.
 Young Corbett Is htmself again. His manager, Harry Pollak, will now send him through his fstio schedules, which include matches with Sammy Smith and Hughey Murphy. The bout with Smith occurs in Philadelphia in eight weeks. He fights Murphy in July in the open air. The little champion has his brother Jimmy with him and will train the boy, who is only 19, for a seat in the professional saddle. Corbett, speaking of his plans, says: .sMy next important fight will be with Ben Jor- dan of England, whom think is one of the best little men in the world. We meet in San Francisco and I'll do my best ito beat dlim. That's all"
 The receipts of the recent bout be- tween Joe Cans and Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn amounted to nearly $S,000. Of this sum the fighters divided $3,S00.
 Terry McGoyern has returned from his trip to the mountains and has gone on three weeks yachting cruise. Mo Govern believes that this will drive malaria. from which he is suffering, from his system.
 Frank Craig the Harlem Coffee Cooler" who has been out of the ring for some time, is to don the gloves again in a serious encounter in London. Craig has signed articles7to box Bill Higgins in London for twelve rounds on June 15.
 Johnny Mack has accepted the chal- lenge of sam Fitzpatrick, who has Con Coughlin, the big Irish fighter, un- der his wing on behalf of Tom Carey, sam says if Mack can convince him that some club will offer purse for the bout, he will arrange match without much delay.
 Spike Sullivan has evidently aban- doned his proposed trip to South Africa for the present. According to the lat est English sporting exchanges Sulli- Iivan has been matched to box Jack Nelson at Newcastle-on-the-Ty Tyne on June 15. The mill is to be for twenty rounds at catch weights.
 Al Weinig, the Buffalo cyclist pugi- list, failing to make much of a success at fighting in this country, is going to try his luck abroad. Weinig will sail in two weeks time. Weinig who has snug bank roll tucked away for 8 rainy day, announces that he will be his own packer and manager.
 Abe Attell, the California feather weight who seems to be much disap- pointed because he was prevented from meeting Terry McGovern because of the latter's illness will post forfeit of $1 ,OOO in New York city tomorrow to meet any lad of his class. Attelps ambition now is to fight Young Corbett and he says that he is willing to waive few pounds if the champion will give him a trial.
 It is said that when Joe Cans fought Willie Fitzgerald in San Francisco the other night he tipped the beam close to the welterweight scale. This may ac- count for the fact that he insists on meeting Jimmy Britt at 1855 pounds, although the lightweight limit is 133 pounds. Even if Cans should agree to these terms, the impression prevails that Britt would have slim chance of victory if Gans's showing against Fitz- gerald is any criterion. Cans knock ed Fitzgerald out, while Britt had all he could do to outpoint the Brooklyn lad in twenty rounds.
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