The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

Sharkey win Not Break Ills Road Engage
menta to Meet Fltz.

Sporting men yesterday discussed with a good
deal OF vim the prospect OF another encounter
between Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey.
All sorts OF arguments were given regarding
tho chances OF both men. But the real topic at
issue was when and where the fighters would
come together. Sharkey settled ono thing
definitely by stating that he would not fight for
ono year. He believes that such n course Is
tho proper thing Just now In view OF the fact
that F~itzsimmons has not done any fighting
for nearly two years, whereas he himself has
engaged in battles with the best fighters In his
class. The Sailor arrived In town yesterday
morning from Syracuse. He did not lingcr
long. however. for In the afternoon he left for
New Haven. where he was billed to give an
exhibition last night. In a talk with a reporter
of II SUN Shnrkey said:
Il am very glad that my manager has COW
cred Fitzsimmons's money. for 1t will give mo
a chance to get the championship l am willing
TO have II go to q finish or a limited number Of
rounds Anything fair will suit mo. But one
thing wish to have known and that is, / am
going to make 'Lnnky Bob wait. 1t Is my
due. since he gave me a taste OF the same mod
icine. During the past fifteen months I have
fought Jim Jeffries. Joe Choynski, Joe God
dard. Gus Rubin. Jim Corbctt. and Kid Me-
cox. was successful against al except
person whether l have not done my duty
as a representative American pugillst. l am
now trying to reap the benefit OF my labors and
don't see why / should not get ali that is com-
Ing to me when l receive the opportunity. i
have made engagements on the road which will
last me until way into next suinmer. ] don't
propose to cancel them, now. i have q right to
keel them and am going to do so, too.
70 fight, was always ready to tackle him, but
he put me of day after day, until now. when
his star as an attraction Is. about set. he urges
me to fight. As have said. won't tlGht, until
pose to stick to It,"
Sharkey further said that his contest with
Jim, Corbett for six rounds. and which is sched-
ulcd 70 be held In Chicago next month, is still
caught on the reel and will train hard for T.
Il know Corbett Is clever" he said. but / will
try and knock him out and make my victory u
decisive one" The Sailor said that he intended
would remain away three or four months.
Billy Brady is still inclined to think that Jim
Jeffries will be Fits next opponent. When
told that Sharkey would not fight Fitz for "a
year. Brady said
That's lust what l thought. 1t clearly shows
that Jeffries Is the only heavyweight in the
business who really means to fight. / am GO
ing to start for San. Francisco Tomorrow. NV
representative will be authorized how to act
during my Absence
Owing to the fact that Tom O'Rourkc is in
Cincinnati with Joe Walcott it could not be
learned yesterday. when a meeting between
Martin Julian and OItourke would be ar
ranged. 1t may be, set for next Wednesday
afternoon at . o'clock.
According to q despatch received from Dallas
yesterday. Dan Stuart says no will bid for Il
match between Fitz and Sharkey, but wants to
see the articles OF agreement signed and wit
said that Stuart will give as high as 10000
for such q combat,