The San Francisco call., 1904-03-18
CORBETT DROPS
BOBBY JOHNSON
With Pillows of Gloves He
Nearly Puts the Clever
Boxer Out for the Count
KELLY COACHES BRITT
Clever Ring General Shows
Californian Few Tactics
That Are Expected to Win

They are becoming so accustomed
TO the juicy weather out at Corbetts
training quarters that they do not ex-
pect anything else. When the champ
awakens from his slumbers and sees
the drops escaping from the heavens
he just goes and disposes of an extra
quantity Of breakfast and then starts
out on the road.
He ate so much yesterday morning
that he could not make fast headway
IN the mud for a few miles. But that
did not bother him at all. When he
got started he made up for lost time
and fairly spun over the muddy ex-
panse and back to the tavern.
After his rub down Corbett went to
luncheon and then enjoyed his rest
tust as much as ever. Soon after
luncheon Casey the piper. arrived and
PLAYED a few tunes in honor Of the
immortal St Patrick. This put Cor
bett IN good humor for work and
when he finally got ready for the af-
ternoon stunt in the gymnasium he
felt ready for any emergency.
After the preliminary tussle with
the weight machine and a few busy
minutes with the swinging bag and
the punching bag. the little fellow was
in prime condition for a few hot
rounds. He started in with Bobby
Johnson and the youngster set hot
pace for the first round.
Then Monte Attell relieved him and
Corbett allowed the latter to punch
him good and hard Atteu seemed
and always retired to a respectful
distance as soon as he landed punch.
Then Bobby came up for the second
round. willing to mix il. He started
after the champion as though he We're
anxious 10 earn the title himself. They
were mixing it rapidly and Bobby was
endeavoring to break away from a
clinch when suddenly Corbett shot
over a left and down went Johnson.
He was about all in, but came up and
then Harry Tuthill and Tim McGrath
stopped the bout on the spot The
little incident created a furor Of ex-
element in the gym, for it looked like
the real article for a moment. Cor
bett used big pillows of gloves, which
means he is hitting a 300 clip.
Corbett boxed two more rounds
with each Of the boys, but after the
little knockdown incident neither was
anxious 10 get in and do any more
mixing. COrbett worked up a good
perspiration and was fresh and
healthy looking after getting his final
rundown.
AS the days go by Jimmy Britt is
paying close attention to the advice
given him by Spider Kelly, his trainer,
and the little fighter now knows in de-
tail how his mentor would fight the
battle II he were to go up against
Young Corbett Kelly's advice and
wisdom on affairs pertaining to the ring
are accepted as valuable by all who
are interested in the doings of fighters
when in action.
Britt receives his lesson daily after
he has completed his physical labors.
Yesterday Jimmy went through his
usual routine in his gymnasium. He is
awaiting the arrival of next week,
which viii see the end of his daily
training grind. Britt will on next Mon
day commence to take of weight and
will gradually get down to the 13O-
pound notch.
The indications yesterday We're that
the opening betting on the fight VIII
be 10 to :. with Corbett favorite The
volume Of money wagered will quickly
determine what viii be the prevailing
odds. The sale Of seats commences this
morning at Harry Corbetts. The prices
range from $50 for the ringside boxes
70 81 in the gallery.