The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-09
WGOVERN HOPELESSLY INSANE
PTGILIST WILL BE TAKEN TO
PRIVATE SANITARIUM.

phN Sicians Say The Popular Fighter Is
SUFFERING From Soft Of the Brain
-BIOw on the Head Received In Fight
Nay Have Been the Cause OF Illness.
Terry McGovern was pronounced hope.
,ssslv insane yesterday by Drs. Mosely
and Creasner after a thorough examination
at the Kings County Hospital. For several
DAYS the former champion featherweight
nuelist seemed to be slowly improving.
but his condition underwent a sudden
change yesterday and the doctors declared
that il would he best to send McGovern TO a
private -anitarium up in Connecticut, where
he will be kept under restraint.
McGoven will be taken from the hospital
Of Q O'Clock this morning by the physicians
and a nurse. who will accompany him 70
his permanent abode The physicians say
that the pugilist is suffering from softening
IF the brain and that recovery is impossible.
sam Harris, his former manager. Paddy
Sullivan and other friends saw McGovern
Yesterday and were shocked at his condi-
ton. Harris, who made him, approached
Terry with extended hands, and said
Don't you know me?"
on. yes" replied McGovern after a
pause. You are my old pail" Then sud-
denly turning to DIR. Creamer he shouted:
This man is trying to do me! Take
him away"
Harris broke down completely and cried
like child. But McGoven was not paci1ed
until his former manager had left the room.
Johnny O'Connor, a little exercise boy who
rode one Of McGovern's horses in morning
alop>, then handed McGovern a few
peAnuts.
Il had no money TO buy you anything,
Terry, " said the little boy, but l thought
YOU would like these"
Il don't like his facet" cried McGovern,
n a rage. Get him out before something
happens
Lizzie O'Connor was led away in tears.
Mrs. McGovern, who went to the hospital
with several relatives, did not see her hJNS
band. She said she was afraid TO talk
with him, so remained in an ante-room,
completely FRUSTRATED.
Harris said afterward that he would spend
lis last dollar 70 keep McGovern comfort
able. Tie pugilist has no money or prop
orty Of any kind, in spite of reports to the
contrary. and his wife and children will
le left in straitened circumstances, but
friends intend TO get up a big benefit for
them in the near future.
NcGovern's condition is due to several
causes, II is said that a hard blow on the
head, received 10 the mill with Young Cor
bett AZ Hartford several years ago, affected
his mind and that he has never been right
since. McGovern has led a fast life, drink
ing heavily at times and also smo king ciga-
rettes excessively. Those who saw him
yesterday said that he had lost a great
deal Of weight and was in a pitiful con-
dition.
Contrary to the general belief McCov-
ern is not a native of Brooklyn. He was
horn in Johnstown. Pa. He made money
rapidly when Harris got him before the
r.,l1.- LaN - .,,nw1AHaN W,Narh - ~ in
various ways. On the racetracks he lost
many wagers placed without judgment
and on several occasions because of riotous
behavior he was barred.
Before his present ailment made It's
appearance McGoveTu was a quiet, I'M
assuming young mar who made a host of
friends among spOrt'lg men, VINO. VIII re-
gret to learn that hi. case is hopeless.