Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-31

San Franciscan March 31.-William
bett," and Terry McGovern will meet
tonight at Mechanics Pavilion in a ifs
tic contest for the featherweight cham
pionship of the world. NicGovern, who
formerly held the lightweight cham
pionship, is confident the honor is to
become his, while the present champion
will be repeated. The lighters in pub
lished statements say they have trained
hard and faithfully; that there will be
no excuses after the battle by the de-
feated man. Betting on the event be-
came fairly active yesterday, with
McGovern ten to eight the favorite, but
while the odds suited Corbetts sup
porters, there was no great amount of
McGovern money. Judging by the ten
tiency of odds and the talk of wise bet
tiers who stake large sums, McGovern's
admirers will be able to place all their
coin at even money, and unless signs
fail Corbett will have the call by night
fall at a hundred to ninety-fve or a
shade better.
San Francisco, CAL, March 31.-On
the day before the fight FOR the feather
weight championship o. the world be-
tween Terry McGovern and Young
Corbett the interest here is keen, tho
the betting is slow. Many Of the big
sporting men are reserv;ng their bets
until after the men weigh in, as they
70, hoe L
enel himself to get down to weight.
There is plenty of money at Harry
Corbett's waiting to be put UP on the
fighters at 10 to in favor of Meow
ern, which will probably be the ring
side odds.
Applications for seats show that the
crowd will be as large as that which
witnessed the mill between jeff and
Fitz. Large parties are coming in
special cars from the coast cities like
Salt Lake, Reno. Seattle. Portland, Los
Angeles and even Tucson, Airz
Both men are acknowledged to be in
the best condition, tho Corbett is u
trifle overweight and may have more
trouble than he thinks in getting off
the last superfluous flesh. The effect of
his hard Sunday work was shown this
morning, when Corbeto weighed 129,
having taken off one good pound in
twenty-four hours. Corbett worked
hard yesterday, and he expects by to-
day to be down to 1871. Drinking much
water and ale at meals has prevented
him from losing weight. as he should
have done. After breakfast Corbett
went on the road in Il heavy rain and
did six miles at a lively clip. At noon
his lunch was light, but sufficient to
keep his strength, then he rested few
hours and went in for indoor work.
II will do some more road work this
evening"" he said. When 1 get thru
think 1 will weigh between 127 and 12S.
Tomorrow morning will probably take
another short squirt on the road and
then will be at the limit. You may
say to those who have heen worrying
about my ability to save my weight
money, they may rest easy. have
come close to the mark without weak
ening myself and the little flesh that
now remains to be taken off will make
no difference whatever.
The followers of the Corbett camp
are advising their eastern friends to lay
their money on the young Denverite
This is one of the best indications OF
the confidence in their man. The talk
consequent upon dispatches intimating
that the fight was to be faxed has
Gied away. In both circles 1t is given
no credence for the desire of each OF
the fighters to master the other is be-
lived to be sincere. The fraternity"
looks for history-maklng go between
the two featherweights.
Terry McGovern, who is we'll under
weight, is taking life easy at Crolls
gardens, in Alameda. Yesterday morn
ing he did no work worth mentioning.
He spent most of his time lying around
his Headquarters, chatting and Joking
with his trainers and guests. The mo-
notony was frequently relieved by re-
ceipt of letters and kilograms from
eastern friends. All these missives bore
good wishes and encouragement, and
naturally they made Terry feel good.
His face beamed with content when he
reflected upon the many expressions OF
good will coming from afar.
IF ever I wanted to whip Corbett,
he said, "ttat time is now
Pearsons' Offer to Rollins.
Boston. Mass, March 31.-The Con-