The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-06
HOW IT CAME ABOUT.
Inside Facts Regarding the gorbett-
FitzSimmons Fiasco.
BRADY WAS RESPONSIBLE
The Shrewd Manager Saw Where
Defeat Would Ruin His Bright
Star for the Stage-Bob
Was Afraid

A well-known theatrical man, who
was in Butte a few days ago, and who
| was formerly closely associated in
business with William A Brady, reiat-
ed some interesting inside facts regard
ing the Corbett- Fitzsimmons flstic
fasco, which are new even at this late
day. The gentleman referred to to-
day made the unqualified statement
that 1t cost Mr.. Brady from $4,000 to
$4,000 to prevent the fight between the
two pugilists. and that Brady really
was responsible for the trouble stirred
up both in Texas and Arkansas, which
finally resulted in the contest being de-
clared off The gentleman claimed to
have seen letters, written in Bradys
interests, proving these facts, but he
could not say that Corbett was a party
10 the scheme to prevent the contest
In fact. he was inclined to believe that
Corbett was not in on il. His shrewd
manager, however, believed that Cor
belts defeat. owing to his wrecked
physical condition, was very probable,
and a defeat in the ring would have
ruined his drawing powers on the stage
ana the loss Brady would have sus-
tanned by reason of that would have
been enormous compared with the sum
he is alleged to have paid out TO pre-
vent the fight. In the opinion of the
gentleman referred to Fitzsimmons was
afraid of Corbett and was not over
anxious to meet him. but that he could
have defeated the champion IL he had
not lacked courage and confidence 7
Fitzsimmons is now matched to fight
Peter Maher, Ireland's premier pugil-
list, on FEBRUARY IA, near Ell Paso Tex,
for purse of $4,000 and the champi-
onship of the world, and from present
indications the fight will be a go Cor
l.x.rf ax.1 a.. -
pionship title to Maher some time ago,
but Maher would not accept it, prefer
ring TO fight and gain II in that way or
take a beating. If Maher wins the
coming fight he says he will be ready
TO try any man who happens along, |
Corbett not excepted. In his opinion a
fighter should always be ready to fight, |
says the New York World John L. |
Sullivan had the same idea. Maher is |
willing to follow in his footsteps.
It's an awful thing to be called an |
actor" the Irish boxer said the other |
day, without intending TO throw cold |
water on Mr.. Corbett. THAT game is 1
all right in its way, but fighter should |
be a fighter" ny 't*
Fitzsimmons has been measured very
often. The following figures give Ma
hers measurements for the first time /
They are placed side by side with the
measurements of Fitzsimons for com
parison. "il'1
FitZsimmons-Age, "a; height, 5 feet
11A inches; weight, les pounds; neck,
Is inches; chest, Al inches; chest ex-
banded, Al inches; waist, 80 inches;
thighs, 20 inches; calves, 131s inches;
arms, outstretched, 75A inches; hiceps,
II inches; forearm, 111s inches - wrist
6lz inches.
Maher-Age. 81; height. feet 11%
inches; weight, IFS pounds; neck, 1715
inches; chest. 40 inches; chest expand
ed. 421a inches; waist 30% inches; |
thighs. 2315 inches; calves, 15l5 inches;
arms outstretched, "A inches; biceps, 13
inches; forearm, IL inches; wrist ~
inches.
IL will be seen from the above that
Maher will have an advantage over
Fitz in weight and youth He Is a
more symmetrically built man than
as the figures will show |
The betting is now in favor of Fitz-
simmons. but this is only natural, con-
sidering the result of their last battle. |
Makers supporters. however. have the
greatest faith in him.
1t is safe to predict that this will be
)ne of the most important glove con-
-ests of recent years from a betting
Maher is fond of his coun-
ny, and he says his countrymen need
lot entertain any fears as to the result
If his next battle. 80 80