The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-03
8; Maher, 17s. Time was

simmons, 1G5; Maher, 17s. Time was
called at 9:l5.
First round-Fitzsimmon opened the
ball by feinting Maher. The latter made
two left leads for the face, Fitz counter
ing on the eve. Makers next lead with
the leftswas missed, and FitZ jabbed his
left into Makers nose, following it with
knock-down blow with the right under
the jaw. On getting up Maher received
staggering right and left blows, but as
time was called he knocked F'itz down.
1t was q terrible round, both men being
carried to their corners, Maher bleeding
freely at the mouth.
Second round-Both men were cautious
and missed face blows. Maher landed a
heavy left on the body and right on the
ribs. Fitz landed heavy left on the ear,
then jabbed his left into Makers bloody
mouth. After several blows were eX-
changed Maher landed hard one on the
ear and titZ ran away. Then several
blows were exchanged. titz jabbing his
left repeatedly into his opponents mouth,
both men finally going to their corners
very weak.
Third round-Fitz landed on the nose,
Maher missing left drive. Then both
exchanged severe blows, FitZSimmons
lodging several drives, countering with
his left and right on his opponents nose.
Maher staggered as time was called.
Fourth round-Maher was still bleed
ing from the mouth, and Fitz aimed for
the bloody spot, striking the nose instead
and avoiding the severe blows aimed at
his body. Several blows on the nose and
head were exchanged. Maher landed a
heavy heart punch with his right, receiv
ing in return a staggerer on the sore
mouth from EitZ's left. Maher landed a
good left upper cut, but received few
more severe ones on the mouth. the round
closing in Fits favor, Maher presenting
the sight of a badly used-up man.
Fifth roun6-After sparring few mo-
ments heavy let's were exchanged.
Maher landed a stiff right heart punch,
receiving in return a right and left in the
mouth. After an exchange Of heavy
lefts, Maher staggered Eitz with a left on
the jaw, and was trying for it again when
time was called. Fitz staggered in going
to his corner.
Sixth round-Maher tried with his left
and Fitz ran away, aiterward receiving a
left upper-cut as he ran away a second
time. in ducking TO avoid punishment,
Eitzsmnons again received left upper
cut. Fitz played continually for his OPP
ponenPs bloody mouth, frequently push
ing the latter's head back with straight
lens. After staggering Maher with a
heavy right on the Jaw. tltz was IN turn
staggered by lett on his own jaw, time
being called just as a heavy left drive
landed on Makers nose.
Seventh round-Fitz landed his left in
the stomach. Both exchanged let's on
the head, and Maher lung his right
lightly into his opponents ribs. Fitz
ducked and pulled himself out of tight
corner, receiving heavy pivot blow.
EitZ gave Maher two stiff lefts in the
mouth, receiving one on the jaw in re-
turn. Time was called as another left
struck Makers sore mouth.
Eighth round-CIever lodging by Fitz
prevented Maher from landing several
severe blows. Maher landed lightly on
the stomach with his left, receiving a
right and left on the head. The men
clinched. FitZ dashed his left repeat
edly into Makers mouth, and nearly
knocked him down with left on the
nose. A repetition Of the blow was
avoided by Makers clever duck. Both
landed heavy lefts on the nose as time
was called, Mahai being very weak as he
went to his corner.
Ninth round-Maher landed a weak
blow with his right. receiving heavy
left on the nose. A right upper cut on
the ribs made t'itz grunt audibly. Maher
wasted a great deal of strength by miss
ing frequent blows. Fitz was very happy
during the round, chatting and laughing
with his opponent between his blows on
Makers sore mouth. The round closed
winner.
Tenth round-After missing with right
and lett, Maher landed heavy right on
the jaw, receiving a left on the nose, fol-
lowed by one 0n the mouth. Several
blows on the body were exchanged, but
F'itZsimmOns' objective point was Maher' S
sore mouth. Hesuffered from two blows
ana began 10 bleed profusely as time was
called.
Eleventh round-Fitz landed a light
left, and avoided Makers right in return.
Both exchanged few light blows, kit2
avoiding the right swings at his stomach.
Fitz hit Maher a heavy right on the jaw,
avoiding return blow. Both were eau
tious. Fitz tented, then avoided Makers
right, hitting him in the sore mouth. A
similar blow was given, but this time
titz received singing right on the back
of the head. F'itZ staggered his opponent
with heavy left, following his advan-
tage with another one on the mouth as
time was called.
Twelfth round-Fitz opened the battle
by shooting a left into his opponents
mouth, causing it again to bleed profusely.
titZ now took his time, occasionally
sending Makers head back with heavy
let's on the sore mouth, avoiding punish
ment himself by slipping away. Maher
played groggy to draw Fitz on, but the
latter was cautious, only striking when
he could hit that sore mouth.
Maher then staggered. went to his cor
ner and gave up the battle
Fit2simmOns offered his flask to his OBJ
ponent, took pull at it himself, then
shook hands with Maher, congratulating
him on his game fight.
Fitzsimmons received deafening cheers
all agreeing that it was a good and fan
fight. The spectators seemed to think
that, considering the superior science and
general SiiO of the AuSi raliap tho host
thing Maher could do was to give VI
when he did.
TREY BACKED MAHER.
PTTTsBURG pa, March 2-The Fitz-
simnonsMaher fight caused more ex-
element in Pittsburg than any similar
fight in years. Maher was the favorite
and it is estimated that his supporters in
this city lost SIC, 900 on his defeat.
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