Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-17
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
FITZsINIMONs WINS.

not cloud in sight, and not a breath
of wind sufficiently strong TO make the
sage brush waver. Just after the sun
had raised over the mountains conriers
were dispatched to the respective head
quarters and all the pugilists received
notice to be on hand promptly at 10
o'clock, ready for the fray. 1t was
good natured mob that filled the streets
and the police had an easy time of it.
The gates of the arena were opened
promptly at o'clock and before half
past eight about thousand people who
had taken five dollar tickets filed in
snd then scramble followed for the
choice seats. Each man was carefully
"tapped" with view of locating cons
cealed arms and when these were found
the possessor was turned back and re-
quested to return without the munitions
of war. At the training quarters pre-
paratons for breakfast were completed
in short order. In the midst of all the
talk and excitement there were two
figures on whose GOODNESS the occasion
did not seem to have the slightest eff
feet, they were as unrutlled as they
were at anytime when the contest was
weeks away. Fitzsimmons had one
advantage over the Californian, in that
the hands of his wife superintendent
every detail in connection with his
morning meal. and while the strong
hands OF Kid Egsn, Billy Woods and
Jim Nealon attended to Corbett's ward
robe, Mrs. Fltzsimmons got together
Bob's wearing apparel as only woman
can.
Doctors Guinan and Hoffeker, the
official physicians deputed by the coun
| ty clerk to make an examination of the
pugilists in accordance with that Sec
ton of the bill providing for medical
examination of the principals twelve
hours before the contest, handed in their
certificates in duplicate to Dan Stuart
and county clerk Tyrell this morning.
| The documents set forth that both men
are sound of wind and limb and per-
fectly capable of sustaining severe
physical strain without danger.
AT 1870 a. N. the great arena was
rapidly filling up and the streets ad-
jacent to it were black with people.
All the notable sports of the continent
were gathered to see the battle. John
L. Sullivan appeared, resplendent in
: shining silk tile and was greeted with
tumultous cheering. Billy Jordan, the
we'll known old-time master of cere
monies, OF San Francisco, was in the
ring and announced that he was there
in behalf of Frank B. Bum, of Boston,
to challenge the winner of the Corbett
Fitzsimmons contest to q fight with
! John L. Sullivan for 5000, and would
| deposit $1,000. John l.. Sullivan
jumped in the ring and said: Gentle
men-There is nothing l can add to
Mr.. Jordans remarks. l think there
is one more fight left in me and am
here for business" Billy Madden an
nounced that he has deposited $500
| with Warren Lewis, of New York, in
behalf of Joe Goddard to fight the win
ner. He also said Tom Sharkey had
$500 with the same object in view.
When Governor Sadler entered his
box there was loud applause. He be-
ing called on for few remarks, briefly
said "Cheer up"
FitZsimmons left his quarters at 1920
and drove down to the arena with his
wife. Martin Julian, Roeber and Stelz-
ner preceded them in double rig. Bob
entered his dressing room at 1910. He
was as clipper as school boy, having
slept ten hours and taken hearty
breakfast of roast chicken. He said
"This is the day I've waited for three
years. If l lose you won't hear me
whimper. I weigh 159 pounds and feel
like fighting cock"
Corbett took things more leisurely
and did not reach the coliseum until
lilo. There was much delay in get
ting the crowd through the five dollar
gates. The vast multitude greeted
him with applause.
Corbett wore no tights, fight
ing in short trunks and and white
shoes. Fitzsimmons wore black shoes
aud green silk tights.
Madden introduced the referee and
the men proceeded to strip. Fitzsimmons
looked light, but was bunch of mus
Giles. Corbett looked easily fifteen
pounds heavier. Fitzsimmons refused
to shake hands.
George Siler refereed the fight and
Nlllldlu hu1uOOu WIS oClCCuCu 40 oDC
official timekeeper. Jimmy Colville
held the watch for Corbett and Lou
Housman acted in like capacity for
Filzsimmons. Martin Julian, SteDzler
Roeber, and Hickey were behind Fitz-
simmons in the ring. Corbett was
looked after by Charley White, De-
laney, Jeffries, McVey and Woods.
AS the men entered the ring the
crowd cried "Here comes Fitzsim-
mons" and the crowds cheered him
Justify. (He was bare headed, attired
in Japanese bath robe.) "Here comes
Pompadour Jim" The vast multitude
greeted him with applause.
Fitzsimmons walked leisurely around
the ring and chatting pleasantly with
all the people therein and was in close
proximity to the ropes. Corbett did
little jig step in his corner. Both men
looked in the finest kind Of shape.
Time was called at 1907 o'clock.
1st -Fitzsimmons landed light
ly on Corbett's neck; Corbett tented
and landed on Filzsimmons' wind.
2d-Corbett advances to the centre;
lands two let's on Fitzsimmons' head.
Fitzsimmons lands lightly on Corbett's
head
3d-Corbett starts in with that hard
left hand hook on the body. Fitz5immons
gets savage but does little harm. Cor
bett lands another left jab on the body,