The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
JIM ALL READY
TO MEET F|TZ
Says He Will Not Need
Twenty Rounds to
Beat Him.
And Throws Bouquets at Him.
self in a Letter to an
0lympian.
The Clever Boxers May Meet H re
on February 22-There Will
Be No "Long Green"

All that now remains to insure boxing
contest between the two cleverest boxers
in the world TO-DAY is for Fitzsimmons to
say yes in reply to an offer from the
Olympic Club to meet Corbett in this
City.
Corbett has accepted the proposition to
meet Fitzsimmons in a contest in San
Francisco. His last reply came yesterday
and 1t settles the question so far as he is
concerned. And now if Bob Fitzsim-
mons will decide to meet him in the roped
arena, votaries of the manly art of self
defense in this City will be assured of a
splendid scientific exhibition, the like of
which has rarely ever been witnessed in
the prize ring here or elsewhere.
There are two plans on foot at present
for the contest. One of them is to hold
the exhibition at Ingleside in the race
track Enclosure under a monster tent, with
accommodations for 5000 people at least.
The other is to have it in the Mechanics
Pavilion. The date has been set definitely
at February D. so that twill be kept more
easily in mind as Washington's birthday.
These plans, however, excepting the date,
are in embryo now, although a week hence
isfaction of the Olympic Club and the
principals, but also to admirers of this
sport.
There will be no ''long green" in this
event. That is already a settled fact, for
the character of the men behind it guar
antees a square decision and an honest,
sportsmanhke contest, which will surely
give satisfaction to all interested in it.
Besides, such decision under these aus
oh al of az q " m Ic
entitled to the heavy weight champion
ship of the world. George A. Newhall,
president OF the Olympic Club and such
prominent members as Adolph Spreckels,
Major Mclaughlin, William Greer Har-
rison and others are interested in the con-
test since the Olympic Club is giving the
exhibition.
Mr.. Newhan, who is also one of the
most enthusiastic mem bers of the Horse
Show Association, stated last night that
the clubs directors were eager to have the
contest here, and had settled on a plan
after the proper sportsmanlike fashion.
This Is what we have done so far"
said he at the show. 1--WE make the offer
to select a representative from ourselves,
and for Corbett to select his man, and
Fitzsimmons his representative. Then
those three agents would come together
and make their own arrangements. Their
business would be to determine all details
regarding the meeting of the champions
and to settle upon referee.
I'VE have only talked about the propo-
sition of holding the contest in Ingleside.
Whether it may be held there or in the
Mechanics Pavilion has not been settled,
but anyhow that is mere matter of de-
tail. We want to have a scientific and
honorable contest for the championship
honors, and l believe that can be had by
our plan OF getting three representatives
for the three interests concerned"
In a letter 10 a prominent member OF
the olympic Club Corbett says:
You know that I have tried every means to
secure meeting with Fitzsimmons. Now so
Jar 5 finish fight is concerned, l am certain
cause the authorities are determined TO stop
any finish fight that may take place on Texas
soil. spent at lie asst $1,000 going from place
10 place when Stuart attempted to arrange a
meeting between Fits simmons and myself,
and the Cornishman is well aware of the diff
fculties that Stuart must contend with in
selecting q place of meeting free from inter-
ference
am positive he cannot succeed, and that is
just the reason why 1 am so anxious that the
olympic Club or some club that is in posi-
ton TO give good purse and a contest that
will not be interfered with will get the match.
Now, II FitZsimmons is sincere and has the
least idea OF ever meeting me in q fair field,
where favors will be shown to either man,
Jim Corbett will be on time when he is called
upon to sign articles of agreement. Fitz will
not need finish fight to decide this question
OF cham pionship. The answer will be given
inside of twenty rounds or l am very poor
Judge OF pugilism and fighters.