The Bruiser King
John L. Siillivan, whose success has been greati r tlian ihat of an visitor lo England except "BiifTalo Bill, " isatyplcal American in tliat all of his saceesses have been won l.y "hard knocks. " Bo ton may hug herseif with positivo unc I. n in the knowledge that Ihree ; epresentatives of her pccul ar culture have wou unusual social recognit on inEneland - l,owell, Holmes and Sullivan. Accürding to the English idea, tho "greate-it' of these Is Bullirán. The phlcgmatic English populace Is seldom "enthused" to the point of unhitchlng the horses from the carnaje of a popular dol, while excited men wrangle tor the honor of a chance at the rope whlch is to drag it through the streets. lt well illustrator the power of min 1 over matter! Sullivan, dined and wineí by the nobillty, followed and cheered by surglng masses of "we, the jieople, " drawing crowded house at hls exhibitions, must be sated, if one of his stamp can be, wíth adulaticin and applausp. Jt would be a sad "blow" to him if he should be "knocked out" In his coming contest with the Knglish champlon. The best of athleles reach, sometimeí early, a polnt at which their powers bej;in to wane. Over-training often produces serious effects. John C. Heenan died in the prime of life, wasted away with what was calle I consumption. A ] ost-mortem examination in many of these cases" has revealed that it U the primary organs, the kidneys, liver and heart, that are mostaflected by Athletic over-training. If tliey are taken care of, there is little danger. IJarrjr Wyatt, the celebrated English trainer and athlete, says: "I consid r Wamer's safe cnre invaluable to all who are training for out-loor sports. I have given it to many whom I have t-ained for the athletic world with great benefit" .Sullivan is beyond question the present "Athletic King, " and if he follows Wyatt 's advice, he will no doubt long remain at the head of the "profession. "
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