The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-30
JEFFR|ES AND YOUNG
CORBETT |Nv|NC|BLE
James J. Corbctt. Former Heavy
Weight Champion. Says They
Cannot BE Defeated.
DENIES HANL0N'S STATEMENT.
Claims That He Never Said Eddie
Was the Best Man in His
Class-Is Still Sore From
JEFF $ Blows.
DENIES HANL0N's STATEMENT.

According 10 James J. Corbett, the former
heavyweight champion. who is now in the
city, Jefferies and YOUNG Corhctt seem as
nearly iuvincible as any title holders of
recent years in the ring. He believes that
the man TO beat either of the pair has not
yet been DEVELOPED.
II have been quoted as saying that Eddie
Hanon was the wonder of his division and
that he could b.at any man in his class
said Corbett, but that was a mistake
While Hanlon is Il remarkably good boy, l
believe Young Corbett is the wonder of
his weight-that 1t will be long time be-
fore We find man to beat him when the
champion is in condition.
AS for Joirrics he is surely in class by
himself. / have never seen So powerful Il
man who combined speed with his strength.
l don't know anything about Munroe or
some Of these aspirants for the heavyweight
title, but they can't hold a candle to JEFF
fries-and that's safe statement.
1t was the second round that put me out
of the running III the recent fight. | was hit
near the edge Of the RIBS. just off the solar
pleNus. 1t took away my speed absolutely.
That is why ! 'changod my style and went
in to mix things. l needed speed to fight
in my old style, but when that was gone l
had only the choice of getting knocked out
while trying to keep away OF While going
In TO fight hard. took tine latter course.
II have had several offers. but my vaude
Vile engagements will tie me up for some
time ! intend to fill them all to the letter
There is some talk about my going on the
road with jetfrics. hut unless some arrange
ment can be made whereby my other con-
tracts won't suffer can't accept the bid |
will go TO pcs Mcines from here and will
appear in : garden there for week.
have had some offers made to star in
The. Gladiator, pownirs's piece. This
will be The legitimate line vi work instead
of vaudeville. and may take it up later on.
| Will have a talk with Jeffries when | ruect
Lin in New York. about tho middle OF Sep.
tomb,r. and will settle ON what To do
nave not made up my mind about fight
ing again. but want TO say this: If
ever enter the ring it VIII be 10 tight Fitz-
simmons. fitasinlmons has been talking 4
lot. but that is all he has been doing. |
freely admit | am too sore. as a result of
dately.
My, ribs. are still painful where JcH's
blow landed. and there may be some dis
turbance internally ] will not fight again
until this passes away. and it is doing so
Very slowly. ! would like another try at
titzsimmons. and there will be another sto-
tight. ''' "'o"' inc termination of the
Corbett is quartered at the Planters. and
attracted attention yesterday. He went to
the ball game In the afternoon and spent
the evening about the hotel lobby and On a
visit to the theaters. He looks in good con-
dt'on. although he hardly gives the in
Pi'9,io" VI ueluS DIS NelSntE as Wnen Ee
was here last-this. in spite Of the fact that
he Is said to he somewhat heavier
Nal Doyle was one of those who ris:cc5
him Yesterday. Doyle inquired concerning
frankie Neil's work. having a curiosity to
know what Rcsans likely opponent coulu
DO, 'orbett stated that the coast man wa~
a hard hitter and a vigorous fighter. but
that he seemed TO pay little attention to
protecting himself
Neil goes in with both hands, he said.
and seems perfect little whirwind But
he pays little attention to defense. 1t is a
case of swapping wallopS with his oppo-
nent. and as he is sturdy little fellow he
makes good at this branch of the game