The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-13
DAN STUART UMPIRE.
he Settles the Wrangle at Carson Over
the Prize Fight Rules Offered
by Referee Siler.

Carson, New, March 12.--Martin Juli-
an, representing Fitzsimmons, and W.
A. Brady, acting for Corbett, met
George Siler and Dan Stuart in the
latter's office this afternoon and took
up the question of rules. Each clause
Of Silers instructions were taken up
and worked over. The first eleven
rules of Queensbury We're passed upon
without hitch. But rule twelve,
touching upon the London prize ring
regula tions, brought Julian to white
heat and he protested strongly but
Intellectually against Siler's judgment,
which allowed hitting in cllnches with
free hand and also on breakaways.
mo man who has followed Fitzsim-
mons in many of his battles will ad-
nit that this style of fighting suits
him." asserted the stout manager.
Bob is essentially a puncher and not
wrestler At long range he Is in
vincib!e, but I will not allow him to
go in any mixed ale scraps If l can
help it. l thought this fight was to be
the most scientific ever fought Now,
why does Corbett want to mix matters
up so?"
Julian found nobody ready to agree
at the outset and informed all present
that Corbett would agree to anything
reasonable. Siler. he said was not Cor
belts preference for a referee, but Jim
had faith in the gentleman's discretion
and honesty and would not squabbl
over any ruling which was not down
right unfair. When Julian realized
that he was alone in the controversy
H. 1.l
ment, agreeing to abide by what the
big Texan thought was right. Stuart
invited Siler into a private room where
they conVersed for a few minutes.
Gentlemen" announced the pro-
moter, Mr., Julian has given US his
word that he will accept my decision
in this matter. | hope he knows me
we'll enough to believe that l would not
wrong Fitzsimmons in any manner.
am of the opinion that Mr., Siler's in
depreciation of the rules is absolutely
impartial and gives neither of the fight
ers the slightest advantage. Let it be
understood, then, that Corbett and
Fitzsimmons may hit with free hand
during clinches and that they may alsC
bang away at, each other during sep
arating. In short, Mr. Siler's instruc-
tions are to be followed to the letter.
trust this will satisfy you all"
Very we'll, then" Julian rejoined
"let it go at that, won't kick"
The conference then adjourned.
The roads about Cooks ranch have
dried up beautifully and Ftzsmmons
tried his bicycle this morning. He
wheeled fourteen miles before IL o'clock
without a mishap, but his arms appear
ed to be stiff when hep ut the gloves on
with Hickey. Dan was at his best and
Bob did not show w any too we'll in
the bout. RoeDer limbered the Austria =
liam up bit and Stenzler came in for
some fancy short arm punches. Clinch
| after clinch followed in the last set 10
and each time Bob showed his short
range punching ability in a wonderful
manner If. as Julian asserts, he is a
long range puncher, nobody had been
able to discover the fact His method
of getting in on break is totally differ
ent from Corbett's. Instead of swing
ing on his opponents jaw with down
ward and half circular motion like Jim
he slips up under the guard with &
swift and stfong upper cut on the chin,