The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-03-09

sential for the attendants to get the
chair out of the way during the fight
ing. It was Corbetts chair, but some-
how 1t had got into Sullivans corner,
and was swapped at his request as he
entered the arena. Sullivan's chair on
the contrary, was fitted for the service
for which 1t was intended. 1t was
broad in proportion to the man intend
ed, had cane seat, and in striking
contrast to the high straight back of
Corbett's chair. Sullivan's had been
converted into a stool and one could
get all around the occupant, which
was the most sensible idea.
Getting Things Ready.
At 8:45 Assistant Secretary John W.
Foster entered the ring with gloves
and scales, and the gong rang twice
for order. Ex-Mayor ]. v. Guilotte. a
prominent club member, acted as mas
ter Of ceremonies. He remarked that
probably all felt as he felt, and want
ed to see the fun begin. It was pro-
posed to carry out the rules OF the club
to have peace and quiet and a fair.
square contest.
The speech was interrupted by the
entrance of the pugilists. Sullivan
came first, accompanied by Charley
Johnston, Jack McAulifee. Joe Lam
non and Phil Casey, as seconds Sulli-
van rosy with expectation, wore his
old look of supreme contempt and paid
little attention to his adversary. Before
the cheers subsidized Corbett came nim-
bly, to his corner followed by Billy
Delaney, Jim DAILY and John Donald
son.
Start Of the Fight.
The start Of the Corbett- Sullivan
fight was under the watchful eyes of
thousands. The gloves were weighed
and the men were called to the center
OF the ring, Sullivan coming up with
with nervous jaunty air, and broad
smiles, and standing like a Splinter
ready for the start as they faced each
other In the ring. Sullivan, although
two inches less in height than his ad-
Versary looked much more massive.
Sullivan seemed a man Of giant pro-
portions with a face strongly marked
with lines of determination and fero-
CITY. The head rested upon a short
neck which set upon a chest and
shoulders Of wonderful breadth and
thickness. The arms where huge In
circumference, especially around the
b1c1ps and above the wrists. While the
muscles did not stand out prominently,
they where piled under healthy skin.
loose and pliable. Those Of the chest.
shoulders and back seemed coupled
together and joined to the arms, fur
n1snlng them with the driving power.
Corbett's Condition Perfect.
Corbett, taller and racier looking.
was more finely proportioned. In no
way did he seem large. No where was
there look of fraility. He had all
the appearance of a trained athlete,
alert speedy, agile, graceful. easy with
muscles on the back, arms, shoulders.
legs, all working like parts of a ma
chine, hard and plant. No where did
ne seem as large as Sullivan, except
IN the back, between the hips
moment later the men were called
to the center Of the ring to shake hands.
Sullivan came up fierce and untrim-
ming. Corbett family and laughing,
Sullivan gave grasp which nearly
annihilated his rivals.
First, Corbett only laughed and
sprang back to his corner r. M. Frank
was time-keeper for the Olympic club.
Bat Matterson for Corbett, Dan Muir
ply for Sullivan. President Noel stat
ed the weights were: Sullivan. PIP
pounds; Corbett, 17S. There was a.
cheer when, as the bell rang and the
battle began. Sullivan came forward
stately superb in strength, magnificent
in repose, with eyes flashing and guard
low; Corbett carried his guard low
with his legs spread, wide apart for a.
rapid movement and wore a teasing
smile. Corbett began dancing at once
and the crowd Kissed and cried out
another Mitchell, but Corbett spoke out
and said you will not find me a. Nit
chell before am through as he duck
ed and STEPPED away from blows as he
took advantage OF openings punished.
Sullivan Stood Ground.
Sullivan when opportunity offered
stood hts ground more then half the
time, mixed the fighting, constantly
changing his plans to worry his rival
and when he finally weakened him
punched him out like a master and
the Kisses were forgotten. The crowd
recognized that Corbett was a king of
speed and cleverness and following his
every movement with applause he was
king indeed. Long live the king! the
king is dead! And during this evolution
of boxing he has been succeeded by
two other kings.
Now will not give the fights
by rounds, but will give the last
round and what happened after
the twenty-flrst round and the last.
Sullivan was at all appearance steady
on his feet and while he had undeniably
been punished severely he was still far
from being a beaten man. His blows
lost much of their strength, but there
was always a chance that he might
nerve himself for one last effort and
show some of his old time much dread
ed power. He led with his left for
Corbett's jaw, but the blow was weak
and easily stopped. He repeated the
effort and Corbett retreated to safe
distance. Sullivan did not follow and
with a quick rush that Sullivan was