The San Francisco call., 1904-10-22
Kid Mccoy Offers to
Aid Britt in His
Training.
Cans Gives Out His
Weight as Being
1A5a Pounds

the contest last night after three hours
Of consultation al Harry COrbettss- AL
Herfo-u Represented the lightweight
champion. while Willie Britt spoke for
Brother Jim The pair were sailing on
different tackzs all through the confer
ence and could not get together on any
one man
Willie stood pat for Eddie Graney or
Eddie Smith He-fOrd proposed first
an Eastern man. then mentioned John
COnsid1ne, Duncan Mcdonald OF Butte
and Morrison Of Seattle Finally with
a serious face he mention d Jack
Grant OF Portland
That name proved like a red rag to
Britt Say. are you kidding me?"
he asked
No, I'm on the square, replied
HerfOrd He Is a good man"
ITO the woods with him." said Britt
with much vehemence I'VE ought TO
have q home man The people want a
local man"
I have too much 20 lose to take any
chances" said Cans manager. Tn
not making any cracks, but can't az
ford to be a victim Of circumstances -
I've something TO lose myself re-
torted ImDresario Britt I've named
my men Yours don't look good TO
me"
Then the conference took on an as
pect Of airy persihsge, badinage, rep
srtee and pish tush-
Il propose Nike Fisher" suggested
the man IN the corner.
This is not a joke said Britt.
rs Mike Fisher a joker" asked the
man In the corner. The problem was
passed up
It's I'D to you, kido," said Herford
How about Phil wand?" asked
Britt
u beg your pardon. did you speak?''
retorted Cans manager.
VIII you take the job, Mr. Cor
bett2" asked Britt Please added
HerfOrd- Harry Corbett positively de-
clined and the conference began to
yawn and think of the feathers.
At this juncture James w. Coffroth,
manager Of the Shasta Club, inter-
vened. IF you don't decide upon a
referee on Monday 1 viii appoint one.
You are supposed to appoint one ten
days before the fight"
Both managers stood pat and the
conference adjourned until $3.50 on
Monday night at Harry Corbett's.
Jimmy Britt is increasing his staff of
trainers and advisers at his quarters
at CrolHs Gardens in Alameda. Curt
Richardson, who has assisted Jimmy
IN preparing for several of his previous
ring battles, Joined the camp yesterday
and next Monday the redoubtable
Spider Kelly VIII register at CrolIs.
Richardson and Kelly, with Frank
Rafael and Charley Kreling, will COM
plete Britt's training staff.
Kid Mccoy, in a telegram received
by Britt yesterday. offered to go to
Alameda and lend Jimmy whatever aid
he could in getting himself in trim for
the colored champion, Joe Cans. Jim
my, while sppreciating McCoy's kind
ness. considered he is now sufficiently
supplied with coachers and condition
ers ana declined McCoys offer with
thanks Jim Morley. the Los Angeles
baseball magnate, who is the manager
Of Mccoy, sent Britt a telegram of
good wishes. A number Of other friends
OF the popular fighter in Los Angeles
forwarded him pair of good luck
gloves and a pair of army hair
brushes, the latter beautifully mounted
and engraved. These tokens were sent
70 Jimmy as presents, his birthday
having been the 5th of this month.
Road running and surf bathing con-
stituted Britt's programme yesterday
morning. In the afternoon he went
into his gymnasium and boxed four
rounds with Rafael He also skipped
the rope 1000 times. tossed the medicine
ball and wrestled with Kreling.
Among the visitors to Britt's camp
yesterday were Assistant Chief John
Dougherty of the Fire Department and
Professor De Witt Van Court.
The problem Of Joe Cans making 1873
pounds ringside for his coming battle
with Jimmy Britt was practically set
tied yesterday when the lightweight
champion mounted the scales and an
nounced to the doubtful ones that the
beam tipped at 1345z pounds. From now
until the date of the contest all will
apparently be clear sailing. barring ac-
cidents
The Marin County weather is ideal
for reducing and Frank Mcdonald
says Joe can make 13s pounds at Will.
Joe worked hard yesterday and
pleased his many admirers He was
on the road at an early hour and took
his usual run Of fourteen miles. This
was followed by brisk rundown.
In the afternoon he took horseback
ride over the hills. but returned at
O'Clock and spent an hour in the GYM
nasium. He started the afternoons
work by skipping the rope 1000 lines.
This is a favorite stunt Of Joe's and
brings cut the perspiration quickly.
Bag punching. shadow boxing and
four fast rounds with Kid Sullivan
completed his days work.
Joe seems to be in fine condition and
says he is ready to enter the ring at a
moments notice.