The San Francisco call., 1904-12-09
BRITT TRIES
ROUGH TACTICS
He Shows Great Speed, but
Is Preparing to Beat the
Dane at His Own Game
PRACTICING WRESTLING
The Californian Has Some
Strenuous Times OH the
Mat With Charley Kreling

Nelson is only a human being. He
can be beaten down just like the rest
Of them, and l think 1 am the man to
do the work. This talk about a tough
man is more rumor than anything
else. One man will tell you Nelson is
tough; another hears of it, and along
the line it goes. I admit he is tough.
but there is always some one who can
put the finishing wallop on such a
chap"
This is the philosophy of Jimmy
Britt. He believes what he says and
is earnest when he utters such a state
ment. He has set his heart on con-
quering the boxer whom every one ad-
mits is the Hardest one in the business
to wear down. He has faith in his
ability to leave the ring victorious
over the lad who made COrbett, Ca
mole. Herrera, HanlOn and WEIGH
strike their colors.
Britt is conditioning himself for a
severe fight. He is devOting most or
his time to wrestling, tugging and
showing men away in the clinches He
mas speed enough, but what he wants
10 develop is ability to outrough a
rough man in the clinches and at the
same time send in a few punches that
will turn the tide of victory in his IA
vor.
His work yesterday was fast and
rough while it lasted. AS usual he
took to the highways in the morning
and did a faithful Jog of more than
ten miles. A plunge in the inviting
surf came next, then a rundown,
luncheon and nap that made him
come around fresh and full OF energy
for his gymnasium work.
He started in by breaking the rope
of his punching bag Then he hooked
wrrf~ - l.
four rounds that ensued many telling
blows were struck by the champion.
He played for the body almost contfn-
ually, using his right and left in rap
id succession. A few times Rafael
was on the point of reclining on the
carpet, so fast and so steady was the
volley of wallops coming.
Britt paid particular attention to
the clinches and always made il a
point to rough il. He showed his
strength here and invariably came out
of the miXups much to the good and
always in position to shoot i'm another
punch. This sort of work seemed to
please the select attendance, though
there were few who were thought
full enough to make some comments
on how Britt really should fight
IiV krel1ng next engaged Jimmy
in one long round of wrestling and
tugging. The pair squirmed and
struggled all over the mat and
neither was willing to give an inch.
Little attention was paid to punching:
it was the wrestling and tugging that
held their attention. When this was
over Britt took another dip in the
ocean and then began to think about
his mOnOlOgue turn, which he will
present to-day at the benefit for the
Theatrical Managers Association.
Britt will do no gymnasium work
this afternoon.
Harry Sharpe of st. Louis will ref
cree the preliminary bouts on the
night of the Britt-Nelson engagement.
Mr.. Sharpe officiated at all the box
ing championships in St. Louis this
year, Eugene Van Court OF the
Olympic Club pronounces him one Of
the cleverest referees he has ever seen
in the ring.
Nelson's forfeit Of $1,000 and the Yo-
semitic Clubs forfeit of an equal amount
were posted last night with Harry Cor
bett. Britt is expected to post his to-
day when he comes into town.