The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-18

by Fitz IN this round. but his nose and
mouth suffered many hard jabs from Cor
bett, and the bell was welcomed by the
Australian. couple of savage swings
were cleveriy dodged by Corbett. and the
round ended with both men sparrIng for an
opening.
Round "a strong left swing of Boos
partially offset the steady left jabbing
which Corbett had maintained from the
start, varying the spot from Fitz's face
TO the stomach. Fftz showed an improve
ment. but was hardly strong. and was more
punished than his opponent.
Fitx Sets the Trap.
Round I0-This round the honors evened
up. Fitz fighting with strength and fore
ing the game more than his man. The
second wind seemed to have come to Fitz.
and he made strong rally. mixing it all
through.
Round f1-Corbett. though lacking
steam in his blows. maintained his speed
brought the claret 10 his lips Fitz
rushed the fight. trying his famous swings
unsuccesstully, but held his own In the
mix-up.
Round l2--After several mix-ups. Cor
bett landed a left full-arm swing on Fitzs
Jaw. but the blow lacked the weight for
a knockout. Corbett missed savage up
percut just before the bell.
Round I3-Fitz opened up with a hard
left hook. which seemed to bother Jim.
who answered with a fierce rally in which
no harm was done. Every move OF Bob's
Indicated his waiting for his Knockout.
and although distressed he was far from
weak or gone.
Round 1.-THE left jabs from Corbett
| were continued and brought forth a num-
ber OF swift left swings and right full
arm smashes which seemed TO worry Cor
bett. In a mix-up. Fitz feinted twice,
and as Corbett led out Bob let drive a
| square left hook. landing fair over Jim's
| heart. The big fellow went down on one
| knee and dragged himself to the ropes
| and made noble effort to rise inside OF
| the limit. II was too much for him. and
| as the seconds were counted by Siler Fitz
| threw his hands over his head and smiled
| with the satisfaction az a known winner.
Waite and Delaney picked Corbett Up.
| supporting him 70 the center OF the ring,
| ard BY this time he came hack to earth.
He tried to get at Fftz ard seemed TO
| have lost all control of himself Deputy
| sheriffs. constables. seconds and specta-
! tors crowded into the ring and the two
! lighters were kept apart.
Corbett was out tog about thirty sec
| ends
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1 xrogEy. for he developed wonderful hit-
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round
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