The morning times., 1896-09-14

Simply because Corbett and Fitzsimn. ons
have agreed to fight and took d drink 10
bind the bargain is no proof that the men
VIII meet in the ring.
There is a possibility OF another barroom
encounter, but that may be only as u pre-
liminary to another matcn- making. The
sporting pubic has lost faith in Fitzsirn-
mons professions OF ca gcrness to meet the
man who defeated Sullivan, and, as faith
in Corhett has been shaken, it will not be
until the wires TICK Inc lie ws that the tiIst
blow has been struck that The interest
VIII again reach the pitch which marked
the time preceding the Hot Springs, A Ark.
fiasco.
As a result OF SATURDAYS meeting i: is
announced that the battle OF the heavy
weights VIII take place on February %,
1897, or before that, " Corbett can gel
through with his affair with Sia rkey in
time.
JIM AND BOB FACE TO FACE.
1t VIII be recalled that FitZsimmons and
his manager, Martin Julian gave blow
OUT at the Grand Union Hotel in New
York last Thursday evening, aud that
corbett was invited TO attend. AT that al
far Julian declared that his brother III law
WAS anxious TO meet Corbett and wound ur
his GRAFTON with IA flourish OF greenbacks
This aroused Jim's ire. No such bluff
could 90 with him. So he announced that
he was anxious to meet Bob and that he
would be in Franklin square at I:3o on
Saturday afternoon.
He was there ON time. A few moments
later a cab ratified down the street and
stopped in front OF "a barroom. FitZsiIn-
mons and his brother in law entered the
place. They sent word to Corbett To Meet
them in the saloon or on the Sidewalk or
in the Bartholdi Hotel. Corbett announced
at I.f.x Ia IL.
on sidewalks, 80 FltZsifDinons hastened Ia
the Bartholdi Hotel, where Julian engaged
room on the fifth floor. IL was then
p. IN. COrbett followed in a cab and
arrived at the hotel a few minutes after
FitZsmmons.
A SMALL JAwING MATCH.
Those present in the room besides the
principals Were Tom . Ruurke Dan Stuart.
Dal Hawkins, John 7. Dougherty. Samuel
C. Astin, Ernest Roeber, Joe Corbett and
Dave Holland
FItZsinmOns said he had already put up
$4,000 in the way of challenges and for
feits. Corbett declared that he. too had
put up some money, 10 wit, S. 900 III
Chicago six months ago aud a like sum
with a sporting paper. FitzsinImons would
have none OF the latter end OF the game
How about the Chicago 81 ,OOo?" thrl
queTled COrbctt.
That's ali right; but l. We got So 900 up.''
responded Fitz.
Disgust was depicted on the faces OF the
sports present 1t looked ike another case
of wind.
Look here" exclaimed Jim, Tin tired
of all this talk. Didn't you say that you'd
fight NE for fun?'
Yes responded Bob; II said that
Hal hat calculated jim, and bis eyes
glistened with joy.
got Won now That's what
wanted you to say Now we will fight.
Draw up the articles of agreement"
'YOC'RE LIAR SAID JIM
Perhaps drawicd Fitzsi:nmons, go
ahead and draw up your articles IN
sign 'em pretty qInck. But | want IT
a side bet"
This almost paralyzed COrbett. Had
FItZsimnions punched him he would not
nave been more astOnished.
You're a blankcty b!anEad liar he
yelled, rising
Don't You call me a bankety hIauked
lar, shouted Fitzsmnions. showing lis
chair back SO as to be prepared FOR an
attack = want You TO understand that
am not a liar
You are If You say / don't want to
fight for stake" said Corlett I'm
fght You for all the money you can raise
And that's no joke
Corhett appealed to julian to decide uuon
The question OF his stars veracity and
Julian agreed that Fitzsimnons might have
made mistake. Mcautiin sevcrsI cu!ored
porters carrying champagne bottles n ice
coolers made their appearance.
Well all have u drink said Mr.
Julian.
This proposition suited everybody. and
'he discussion about a fight was Tempo
arily abandoned. FitzsI1nnions passed
trluSS al rlDu,na a-rtn tn,
Have drink with me JIM We're
going tc fight as soon as possible ANA |
don't want any advantage over You. All
am looking for is square deal, and
may the best man win.''
NAMES WERE WITHHELD.
The articles Were then drawn up but
owing TO law in New York preventing
The signing OF such papers. the signatures
were withheld for another time and IlaCe
probably in Jersey City.
The articles winch the men will sign
Will be a $ follows:
We, the undersigned, James J. Corberr
and Robert FitZSinmonS hereby ayrpe la |
box to "A finish. according to MARQUIS of
Quecnsberry rules, for $4,000 a side.
before The club Offering the best induce
iuents. Ana we further agree that the |
following conditions shall govern the match. |
First-That Al. Smith OF New York civ. |
with whom We have each deposited the |
sum of 50 900, shall be final stakeholder
We p'th aEitt ~ fV>l Tue remainder OF
the stake money vita the iiual stakeholder |
thirty days before the date selected Tor !
the contest.
Second-it is further agreed that the |
match shall take place Sixty days from tine |
date OF the contest between j j. CorbeIt |
and Thomas Sbarkev, provided the above |
named contest is brought to "a successful |
cOnclu usion before December 81, 1886. |
Should this contest between J j. CorDett |
and Thomas Sbarkey be declared off for |
any reason, CUrheIt hereby binds himself To |
box Fitzsin,mons on or before the list OF |
March, 1897.
Third-Robert Fitzsimmons stipuiates |
that in case he should conquer j j. Cor |
bett he VIII not accept the Police Gazette |
diamond belt. which trophy |
he does not recognize rs being emblemdtic |
Of the championship.
Corbett, on the other hand. desires to !
fight for the belt and will accept it III |
case he should win.
Fourth-It is further agreed that George |
Siler OF Chicago shall be asked 10 referee !
The contest.
FiftiI-It is fur rther agreed that the
winner of the contest shall be entitled to |
Ill of the purse, in addition TO the stake
money"