The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
OLD JOHN l. And
CORBETT MAKE Up
Once Bitter Rivals Now on
Friendly Terms.
JEFF, TOO, BURIES RATCHET
ReconciIiatiOns Order of the Day at
Norma SprinGs-MuIdOOn Is the
Observation-Disclosures Enthu-
siastic Over Own Condition and Is
Doing a Lot of work.

Reno. New, June decentralization
were the order of the day at Moana
Springs. John L. Sullivan was in the
limelight again, almost as much Of CEN
trail figure as two days ago. and so il
happened that when he shook hands with
James j. Corbett and patched Up their
difficulties. outstanding for almost a score
of years, and later still when the former
holder of the title grasped the hands OF
James ]. Jeffries another episode of the
battle of the century had passed into
history.
II took some maneuvering to cast into
the background a quarrel that was so
fresh In the minds Of all concerned. but
when Jim Corbett agreed 20 forget aud
forgive he did IL in a whole-souled fash
ion that could leave no doubt in the mind
OF Sullivan as to his future welcome in
the Moana Springs camp. Jeffries. also.
entered into the peace conference in a
happy frame of mind. and while he didn't
discuss the subject with Sullivan. the
Southern Californian remarked 10 friends
after John l. had left that he was glad
Sullivan had visited the camp and glad
that ali parties had shaken hands.
Though fighter. Jef is man OF peace.
and when the olive branch was extended
he was the first 20 reach for Il.
"'Good-by. John" waved James J. Cor
bett, once his bitterest enemy, 10 Suiii-
van as the automobile conveying the
former holder of the title was whiTled
back toward Reno.
Invited 10 Call Again,
''Good-by. and don't forget 10 visit us
often as you can find time
II was happy ending, and not a man
on the place. newspaper correspondent
or trainer. but was glad that it had been
! settled.
The reconciliation was not brought
about without some maneuverlng, and a
number of hurried automobile trips be-
tween the camp and Reno. Chief credit
| for the happy conclusion Of the affair
is due William MuIdoon, Frank Hail.
and Joe Chaynski. who were the engi-
| neers in charge.
"Jim," said MuIdoon TO Corbett, II
want TO bring John L. out here, and I
want you to shake hands with him.
want you people TO forget your differ
ences and be friendly"
We'll" replied Corbett, I did feel
bitter toward John L. for the things he
has said about me. but l have blown on
! the steam. and I am willing 10 shake
! hands with him If he will come here
| Next in order was the securing OF the
| consent of Jeffries TO meet Sullivan. That
was fairly easy. for Jeffries had already
| expressed his regret at the occurrence.
and had told friends that Sullivan would
be welcome to visit the camp. With all
j the details mapped out, Sullivan. accom-
panied by his manager, Frank Hall, and
/ William MuldOon, was driven to the
| Springs.
| AS the machine turned into the sum-
mer resort shortly before noon. Corbett
was standing under the trees talking 10
some of his friends. He glanced curiously
at Sullivan, but until the latter had
clambered out of the machine he made
no move or showed no recognition.
"Jim," said Muldoon, II want you TO
shake hands with Sullivan. want you
1 fellows to patch up your differences and
| forget all this
Corbett extended his hand to Sullivan
and remarked. with a touch Of playful
ness; John you mustn't roast me any
more"
| Jim. | have never done that" replied
| Sullivan and the two men dropped apart,
| but they were not permitted to remain
alone for long. The photographers want
| ed some pictures Of the former rivals
shaking hands.
Jeffries talked about his condition to-
| day. Some one remarked that he was
doing a lot of work.
| YES" he answered, "and I can do q
| lot more of it. The work appeals to me
because 1 expect to reap the harvest on
l
! people" he continued, ''ghO say that
can't go over a distance, and that II
have TO win this fight in short time.
| know just as well as If the fight were
over that if it goes fifteen or twenty
| rounds that l will win, and expect thai
| l will be getting better all the time.
| have been testing myself out and
know pretty well by now just what
| can stand"
To Box On Sunday.
The big fellows work was cut short
| to-day, and. much to the relief of hi:
trainers, who fear that he is taking OF
| too much weight in the hot climate, hi
decided that he would go fishing this
| afternoon. It is whispered around thai
his Sunday boxing will be done at
1
the crowd. At all events. he has ISSUED
| orders to trainers 90 be up and around
| at s o'clock in the morning. Inasmucf
| as the news has not been noised around
| to any extent. 1t is not hoped there vii
| be any large gatherings. outside of thu
! newspaper men, who are here in strong
| numbers.
Johnson attracted a large gathering a.
| his carnp this afternoon. The black wa:
| scheduled TO do his boxing in the open a
| 3 o'clock. and although he is sometime.
| late In his workouts, he rarely disap
| points. Automobiles and rigs were requi
sitioned to take the crowd out the three
| miIe-run TO the road house, and Their
| was a remarkable gathering when John
son made his appearance. The champion
boxed In good form and opened the eye
of some Of the men who had never before
seen him in action.