The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-04
Divided Sentiment About
Earp'S Decision.
Anglo California Bank Re-
fuses to Cash Check.
ri,zsimm0ns Cheered on the Street
While Sharkey Is In Bed.


mons-Sharkey fight. which continues to
be the topic of the hour No one ques-
lions that Fitzsimmons had the fight
practically won In the eighth round,
and many assert that he was untustly
deprived OF the decision. Sharkey's
knocked out by a foul blow. and was
consequently. under the rules. entitled
TO the honors OF victory, including the
purse OF $4,000. a third class base theii
opinions solely upon the reports OF the
physicians In attendance upon Sharkey
The doctors point TO the swollen and dis
colored condition OF the sailors skin in
the region OF the groin as evidence OF
foul blow. and some ardent Fitzsimmons
advocates reply that this condition was
|purposely caused by an injection Of
drug Immediately after the battle.
a number OF physicians and news
paper men were present in Sharkey's
room yesterday afternoon when an ex-
animation of his injuries were made,
All said they were convinced that
Sharkey's condition was the result OF o
foul blow. Many prominent men. how
ever, condemn the decision and refuse.to
believe that there was any fouling.
Such men as Police Commissioners
Sunst. Riley Grammar, Major Frank Nc
Laughlin. who was chairman ~ the Re.
publican state central committee. and
others believe that Fitzsimmons should
have received the decision.
An injunction has been applied for 10
restrain the Anglo-california bank from
|cashing the National clubs check until
|titzsimmons has an opportunity TO prove
the conspiracy. When Lynch and
Referee carp went to the bank yester.
lay morning with the check payment
vas refused by the teller, who referred
Lynch TO Manager Lilienthal. The lat.
.er stated that he had been advised by
| MS attorney that the bank was In the
position OF an Innocent custodian OF tbs
money. which would be Involved in the
promised legal controversy. and that foi
he protection OF tie bank he would re.
fuse 10 pay II.
Meantime, Sharkey Is In bed with three
Doctors In constant attendance. and he
$ likely TO remain where he is for sew
aral days; the So 900 is In the bank and
also likeiy 10 remain where II II for
'cme time, and Bob Fitzsimmons. fol-
oWed by an admiring and cheering
,rowd. is walking the streets. receiving
continued ovat!ons as the real winner
,f the encounter.
| Tom Sharkey was somewhat dilapi-
lated looking pugilist as he lay on his
led yesterday. The only visible bruises
we're two on the left side OF his face. one
1 cut, which had rather neatly divided
he left eyebrow lengthwise.
"Ec gave me that cut with his elbow
when he fouled me early in the fight"
said Sharkey.
The doctors made 10 objection 10 show
ng not only the condition Of Sharkey's
ace, but also or his body In doing so
hey called attention to the fact that
here WAS nothing TO indicate that he
nd received any particular punishment
previous to the striking of the blow
which ended the fight. This seemed 20
be tie fact. for there were no discolora-
IONS or bruises at oil upon Sharkeys
body. except OF the point below the belt,
where the alleged foul blow is said 70
nave landed.
Here there was decided swelling and
ther evidences OF injury, which IL was
asy 10 conceive would have prevented
,r any other form OF exertlon.
II w2s all right up to the time got
hat foul lick,9 5harkey said, in answer
o quection. Il had not been hurt 1t
IL"
The three physicians al concurred in
he statement made very positively that
harlley had been fouled. physical evil
ences, they consider being indisputablc.
H. nj hnr ri gai 4
Dr.. Ragan.
Bob Fitzslmmons said last night: II
eel that am among rang cf thieves.
came out sere to San Francisco expect
ng to yet a squdre deal. but / made a
nIstake, as was made the victim OF one
{ the mea.cst Jobs ever put through on
he earth. The referee was selected 10
I've a decision against me. and he car
led out his part OF the program. AS far
s am concerned. | can sny that I never
ought fniror in my life. while ShaIkey
ouled me deliberately at least 20 times.
appealed to the referee, but nc took no
office of my protests, and told me to so
n and fight.
"Once. in a cllnch, carp tried us b.
Tsssing hts hand against my face. His
niger nails penetrated my eye and cut
he flesh on the inside of tn G I'D. Shar-
ey is q hard nut. He don't know much
bout lighting. however. but relies on
rute strength and fcul tactics, and a
rocked referee, TO win.
IF don't get this fight and purse Til
over enter the ring again." resumed
sob, "as IL begins TO look 70 me as IL the
eople do not want me for a champion
hey seem TO prefer hoodlums and
oughs TO gentlemen"
Fitzsimmons gave n bag punching ex-
bition last night at the Bush Street
heater. He also showed how he had
nockcd Shnrkey out. making "A little
pcech az he illustrated the blow.
James y. CorDe,t Hard From
New York. Dec. 4,--Detween the acts
"A Naval Cadet" a play in which
ames ]. Corbett Is appearing at the
rand Opera House In this city. the big
ctor-pugillst last night came before the
urtain and addressed the audience as
blows: Last night, Mr.. Fitzsimmons
nd MIR. Sharkey had a contest In San
ranciscc, and I expected that Fitz-
mmors would win In short order: but