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Battling Nelson OF Chicago and
Young Corbett," ex-champion feather
weight of the world, met for the second
time at Woodward's pavilion tonight in
contest to determine which of the
two shall meet Champion Britt in a re-
turn match in the near future. Be
tween 1000 and 5000 people witnessed
the spectacle and it is estimated the re-
ceipts will approximate $4,000.
For the first time in his fistic career,
Nelson entered the ring a favorite in
the betting. the result apparently of his
previous victory over the ex-feather-
weight champion. That Corbett, how
ever, has not suffered in popularity
was attested by the great ovation ac-
corded him when he appeared at Harry
Corbetts resort at o'clock this after
noon. preparatory to weighing in. which
demonstration was more than duplicat-
ed when the Denverite skipped the
arena ropes. ready for action. Corbett.
who has time and again claimed lack
OF condition as the cause OF his recent
defeat at the hands of Nelson and real
iZing that defeat tonight would send
him into pugilistic obscurity, has train.
ed faithfully and unremittingly for the
past two months and he himself to-
Right announced that he was in abso-
luteiy perfect shape. His statement
was easily corroborated as he stripped
for action, as it was palpable that the
man who twice lowered the colors OF
McGovern was fit to fight the battle Of
his life. He looked fresh, strong and
confident, and prior to the battle ex-
pressed himself as hopeful of an early
and easy victory.
Worked for Weight
Nelson likewise has devoted himself
to drastic course in training, but, UNI
like Corbett, has experienced much diff
ficulty in making the specified weight.
He was compelled to continue his con-
ditioning process until the day of the
fight, while Corbett spent the last day
in rest. 1t was learned from unim-
peachable sources that Nelson was
compelled to spend part of today in a
bath establishment in order to save his
forfeit. which fact, however, was not
generally known by the public at large.
Physically, Nelson showed little signs
Of the wear and tear of this method of
training as he jumped through the
ropes.
Harry Corbett's headquarters. where the
principals weighed in at o'clock, was the
center attraction at that hour. Nelson
was the first to appear and Immediately
jumped on the scales. The bar was set
at the $50 notch and the Dane. entirely
stripped, made the beam CULVER. 1t was
observed that he was, If anything, a frac-
ton OF an ounce in excess of the Stipu-
lated weight. On the other hand. Corbett
did not bulge the beam; 1t was given
out automatically that the ex-champion
was from one-half to three-Quarters of
pound under weight
Betting on the result of tonight's con-
cot l.
the strength of his recent victory over
Corbett. was installed favorite. with the
odds of 10 TO in his favor. AS there was
plenty of Nelson and Corbett money in
and when the men entered the ring ready
for action. the odds were still at the
figures above quoted. One OF the notable
features in. the betting market was
single bet of $1,000 even. wagered by a
clique of race track men. that Nelson
would not win within nineteen rounds.
corbett's Good 8ackers
Corbett's seconds tonight were the best
that have been behind pugilist in recent
years. They We're: Joe Cans, Spider
Kelly Tim McGrath and Billy Mcdonald.
Nelson was well looked after also, hav-
ing behind him Billy Nolan, Fred Landers.
Smiling" Metzner and ''Rawhide" Kelly.
Jack WEIGH of this city refereed the
main contest.
Two six-round preliminaries between
local lights preceded the main event.
Corbett was first to enter the ring. He
was followed by an army of photograph
eTS, who Immediately took possession OF
the ring. Corbett walked about the ring
fully three minutes. bowling his acknowl-
edgments TO the storm of applause that
swept over the pavilion as he made his
appearance.
1905 ID. m.-Nelson was slow in making
his appearance. In the meantime Corbett
paced from side to side, smiling and look
ing very unconcerned. He shook hands
repeatedly with friends and once went
amongst the audience to greet an enthu-
siastic admirer. Confidence was depicted
in every line Of the ex-champion's face.
At 10:07 Nelson entered the ring.
Both men were clad in brown sweaters.
Nelson minus his trousers. They shook
hands cordially and then went to their
corners. Nelson was the first to be intro
duced. Announcer Jordan introduced him
to the crowd as 1.-The hardest nut in the
profession"
Chilly for Nelson
For a favorite in the betting his recep-
ton was mild in the extreme. Corbett
was then introduced.
''One of the most popular fighters and
best boys in the profession" was Jor-
dams manner of announcing the Denver
boy. Corbett was greeted again with pro-
longed cheering.
A challenge was then read from Eddie
Hanlon and Jimmy Britt was then in
troduced. He said:
4 am always ready and willing to meet
anyone in the world at my weight" with
which remark he jumped from the ring
presented and received the most generous
applause of the evening. Cans said:
II will lay quiet for a while and let the
other featherweights settle il among
themselves
The men then posed for their photo
graphs. 1t was noticed that Nelson looked
a bit drawn as he squared of He APP
peared to be about two inches taller than
the Denverite.
Round One
1918 p. M. time called. Corbett danced
about looking confident. while Nelson wore
more serious air. Corbett continued to
dance for fully minute. trying to draw
Nelson on. Then he quickly shot a
straight right over the heart and missed
similar attempt. Two lefts for the head
went wild and straight right landed
followed and Nelson planted left to the
to the face. bringing a thin stream of
blood from Nelson's mouth. Corbett put
two lefts to the body and then drove a
haymaking right TO the body Nelson then
sent Corbett back to the ropes with a
straight right to the forehead. Then they
mixed ii fiercely. Corbett landing a vi
cious left to the face and a right high on
the body as the bell changed
The advantage was with Corbett Mel
son throughout acted mostly on the de-
fenSive.
Round Two
Nelson crouched low. Corbett waded in.
mixing fercely but dio not land. They
kept at close quarters. Corbett landing left
and right. short arm rights and lefts to
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