The morning news., 1897-03-19
rITzsIMMoNs' LAST FIGHT.
uur CHAMPION TO RETIRE FROM
THE PRIZE RING.

vxJ,fbitiOns as He GOeS-he eeAs
- From the Tbumping COrbctt
cave Him-COrbett in Good COndi-
+,on nj Frisco WitIrNO Plans For
the Future.
can francisco, Cal, March 1S.-Corbett
arrived in this city on special train last
,i,bt There were few at the station when
.ho ex-cbampion alighted, and he at once
satorad a cab and was driven to his
home.
This morning, he showed no ill-effects
of his contest with Fitzsimmons. He is
IN and around and appears to be in his
normal condition.
MS said that he has no plans for the
4,,pre and that he has cancelled all en-
gagements.
SNr Corbett is in bed and is feeling
yery badly over the result of the fight.
He would rather not see any one just now,
a. he does not feel able to discuss 1t.
He wishes to say, though, that he was de-
fe4tsd fairly and squarely, and has TO
COMPLAINTS to make. But he is not hurt,
and is willing and anxious to meet Fitz-
simmons again.
This was the message which Mrs. j. ].
Corbett, wife of the ex-champion, gave to
callers at the st. Nicholas to-day. The
ey-champion slept late this morning, and
when he rose it was merely to eat his
breakfast, which was sent to him. He
made a good meal and then lay down
again Later he again reused himself,
this time because of the visit of dem
tst who came to repair the damage
done to one of his teeth through Fitz-
simmons 5 fist having come in contact with
il Yesterday. Then he took another nap.
Although suffering no i'll effects physi
cally from Yesterdays battle, Corbett did
did not leave his room ali day and only re-
ceived the members of his family. Dur
ing the day an ugly rumor was afloat
that the Corbett family had gone broke
on the fight and that Harry Corbett had
WEIGHED" on the money bet at his pool
rooms The absurdity of the rumor was
SHOWN when at l o'clock this afternoon
nearly S150000 in gold was carted to the
pool rooms and the work of cashing the
winning tickets began.
Carson New, March 1S.-Fitzsimmons
retired at midnight last night. He did
not sleep well; his muscles twitched and
his arms ached. He got up at O'Clock
this morning and took a rub down. He
complained Of sore joints, but otherwise
never felt better He dined at the peni-
tentiary to-day, as the guest of the war
den. If accommodations can be secured,
Fitzsmmons and his party will leave to-
night for the coast.
After showing in San Francisco, he will
work his way to New York. giving exhi-
btions, and settle down in Gotham and
retire from the ring. His wife insists up
on this concession, and Fitzsimmons is
wiling to give in for the sake of his
family
The town is forlorn this morning There
Is driving snow storm from the south
west. Nearly all of the visitors have de-
parted. The kinetoscope apparatus has
been taken down and Grated for ship
ment, the chairs removed from the arena,
ana all traces of the battle are disap-
peauAg BY tomorrow Dan Stuart's staff
WEI De the only strangers left in the city.
A number of sensational rumors, which
were telegraphed TO the effect that Fitz-
simmons was dangerously III caused a lit
ne excitement in the town. When they
pee4me known there was scurrying for
Aacks to transport inQuirers to Cooks
Ranch and the jaded livery horses were
Ioooed OF an hours rest by these igno-
iaHt Naporings. When Fitzsimmon's
Nudrters were reached and the visitors
tIlSSloh made known, the champion and
us FAMILY expressed their Indignation
neely at the cruel canards The fact
= Fltzsimmons at no time after he step
peI OUT OF the ring suffered any physical
talH , beyond mat caused by a slight frac-
tlIe OF MS right thumb Joint which he
.eceiFed IN the second or third round of
we battle. piece of flesh-colored court
EdSter over his split and swollen underlip
Hshtenlhg OF his ordinary ruddy com
s'Aoh and a white linen pandora wrap
~ around his thumb We're the only ex-
~,Hai evidences of the conflict.
,h 'iaI Vlh Julian was deputed to answer
sJu9i atuIatory correspondence q task
snlch Kept him glued TO the telegram
V9unter for hours.
9saAehoIder AL Smith turned over the
80 ana side bets to Mr. Julian this
aoillihs IN Dan Stuart's Office. William
a. a.. brady' Secretary Whoelock. ana a
a.. .cporlers were present when the trans
ba WIS made. After the checks were
rea.t5 s1 over 10 MIR. Julian, MIR. Brady re-
corbott '''s olier made last evening to back
,"tt against Fitzsimmons for S2O0O0
r u JuIian's reply was evasive He init
frass 81 that tltzsimmons would soon retire
n.oa Sni we nstic arena and judging by ex
.s94ohs uttered by the CHAMPION n is
nh Improbable that this will be the pro-
aHiIue' sss.Ie' All along Fitzsimmons has as
prasatiiat tiiat TINS was the last time he would
NOV, oldedl Oh training. FitZSim-
4 ss.i reply to Corbett after they had
h4Neh hands In Bob's corner Yesterday
tF1,cated ~, that the Australian was think
ng Of retiring. ''''iN-
In, iou ~, We hcked me fair ard square" said
\ o5a. 5 Now | want you to give me an
A V.ler chance"
sgh. me champion replied coldly 'I will not
'slt You again" va '0'
A., tuth ., will punch you in the head the
corhot.,ioe h.ie ! meet you on the street" was
Wrpetts retort.
V,h you do' answered Fitzsimmops
V kin YOU" - az even Tone
tatt however. thinks still that Cor
4 u,1t 'ne best man of the two. and he
fe,t ',llls ,ls TO back his judgment. The Cor
Woojp5' ~ including Brady, McVev.
fres Dtlaney' White. Egan and Jeff
IN, deserted Shnw's Springs this even.
per HIady aud White viii 70 east IRON,
tr. Mn, New York tonight, and the 9TH
Martia return to San francisco
4 him, ~ Julian was disappointed NJ NOT
Nlion g"'e 10 secure the Mechanics, ma
b-mormil.e ~ eah Francisco for an exhib,tion
trer W evening. He has accented = n
tpnao ~ ~ uehalf of the champion for bis
A5iebt le at Sutro's baths ana the
hg ~ street chutes on Sunday. Accord
H hons ,,.ii, s present programme Fitzslnn-
Il M ~ WI leave Carson to-morrou, Mir
n ~ Wtie aud child Martin I,,tta 49,