The Washington times., 1903-08-14
BIG FIGHTERS
AWAIT GONG TAP
TO ENTER RING
Both JeffrieS and COrbett
Supremacy Con-
fident.
CHAMPION THE FAVORITE
Plenty of Money on Boiler
maker" Awaits Takers
From Jim'S Admirers.
CHAMPION THE FAVORITE

from Jim Admirers.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Aug. I4.-On
the day of the battle between James ]
Jeffries. champion heavyweight pugilfst
OF the world, and James J. Corbett. for
mer holder of the title, betting on to-
nights outcome is light. There seems 10
be an abundance of Jeffries money In
sight. but very little OF the Corbett col
lateral to take it. under the prevail
ing offer of odds at 10 to 4 against the
ex-champion.
The question continually discussed is.
What do you think of Corbett's con-
dition?"
Around this problem center predic-
lions and all opinions as to the outcoms
OF tonight's mill. If the Corbett of old
goes into the ring-the Corbett who
fought Peter Jackson and John L. Sui
livan and Charley observation-disclosures
who know the champion and the former
champion thoroughly could see but one
outcome to the bout. That CoTbett could
easily evade the champions powerful
blows throughout is their belief, while
his superior science would enable him
10 win on points beyond a doubt.
IN spite of the confidence in the Cor
bett camp. caused by the demonstration
he has given daily at his training quar-
tiers Of his seemingly restored strength.
ana that robust appearance and healthy
color that have replaced his previous pal
Tor, the doubters are largely in the ma
jority. Weight of public opinion, as man
ifested in current comment and In the
betting, tends 70 the belief that the
boosted strength of Corbett is only a We
neer which will wear off after few
fast rounds.
Against Corbett.
The wise ones expect the youth and
vitality of the Los Angeles boiIermaker
10 tell in the end against the artificial
barriers which the San Franciscan has
built up with his turn verein methods.
Il Corbett shows in tonight's fight the
vitality he claims to have acquired by
systematic exercise, he will have accom-
plished something marvellous
When the former champion arrived
here several months ago his face was
ashen and his movements hesitating like
those Of an old man. AS his training
progressed. Corbett soon began to show
his old time agility. while many runs
over the roads under a warm sun colored
his face with a rudy tan
Across his chest and abdomen he has
built an immense bundle OF muscle and
his shoulders and arms are heavily
corded and as hard as a rock, but in the
region OF the kidneys and across the
back Corbett's development is no greater
than it was before. His one object has
been TO construct a frontal framework
that would enable him to withstand ter.
rife blows. Whether he has replenished
the inner store OF vitality upon which he
must draw for strength in a hard ring
combat tonight's mill will show.
Champion Rugged.
AS to Jeffries' condition there is not
the slightest doubt Despite reports Of
the champions refusal to follow the di-
rectlons of his trainer, Of his Sinking
work and of his disposition 70 eat and
drink what he pleased the big fellow is
a tower Of strength and vitality His
rough life in the mountains supplied the
groundwork Of his superb condition and
ii required only short time of scien-
tihc training 10 give him the necessary
speed and fnesse.
Those who were at Hardin Springs
during the final days Of the champions
training have no mIsgivings. Jefries
was tireless in everything he undertook. |
though his routine would have worn out
two ordinary men. It is noticed that
Jeffries handled Fitzsimmons with the
greatest ease. FAR outclassing his forr.l- |
er antagonist. while the champion was
forced to slow up ia his boxing simply
because he had pummeled all of his |
refaineTs to the point where they could |
stand no more.
The Reliance Club gymnasium was
filled TO Overlooking with admirers of
Jefries yesterday. Exercise was OF the
briefest order. Jef's first attack was |
upon his old friend. the Reliance Club |
punching bag. He commenced an on
slaught OF blows that only ended when !
the bag was sent flying from its fasten-
ings.
That will do" shouted the ever.
anxious Delaney. and then Jen turned
his attention TO the skpping-rope. ITS |
just little light work to keep limbered /
up for the big event." explained De- |
laneY
Jeff Weighs a1s Pounds.
Jefries is heavier than he has ever |
been at the close Of training for any OF |
MS former engagements. Yesterday |
morning he weighed 21S pounds
Corbett went into the gymnasium al /
crolfs Gardens and did turn on the /
horizontal bar. walked on his hands and /
turned few times through the Roman |
rings. He brought every muscle into !
perfect play. After the gymnasium work |
Coroett went out into the roped arena
under the trees. where he shadow
spared" with Sam Berger for two
rounds. He danced arnund ON hia feet |