The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-07
FIGHT ON The LEVEL
ALL THE TALK ABOUT A CARNEY.
Is JACK O'LANTERN
MOONSHINE
FIGHTERS ARE IN FINE FORM

Z 4GQ1 EhO dhE LIN FINE EUKM
The Best Man Is Due to Win, and
Each Gladiator Has a Big Fol-
IOwing-JefRries Is Reported Per-
feet, and Even the Enemies of
FitxsimmOns Admit He Was
Never Better-Gossip of Battle.
NEW YORK, June Gan effort Is be-
Ing made by certain people to create
belief in the public's mind that the forth
coming battle between Bob" Fitzsim-
mons and Jim" Jeffries will not be de-
cided strictly upon its merits in other
words that 1t will be a fake, hippodrome
or whatever you may choose to call it.
says Sam Austin. One reputable New
York daily newspaper, which has here
tofore been noted for the conservative
character of its opinions has gone so far
as to make an almost open declaration
That a prearranged result has been eff
fected. and tntimates that a thorough
understanding exists between the prin-
c1ples and their respective managers.
There is absolutely no ground upon
own observations, as well as assurances
which L have received from those who
are directly interested in the affair, I am
satisfied that nothing wrong is intended.
that the fight will be decided strictly
upon its merits and the result will be
satisfactory and decisive.
Of course the management of the
Lenox and Broadway Athletic clubs are
blamed for whatever defamatory stories
have been circulated in their efforts to
damage rival organization, but 1 have
the best authority for saying that not a
word of an Objectionable character con-
corning the Coney Island club, the fight
or the people connected with it has
emanated from the source mentioned. 1t
was only through the influence of the
people who directly control the Lenox |
and Broadway clubs that the Coney |
Island club was able to get it's license, |
and when they acquiesced to granting |
the permit. they were cognizant of the |
plans of the Coney Island people to han
die the Fitzsimmons-Je ffries fight. 1t Is !
obvious therefore that they would not
at this late day inspired any damaging
sentiments when the fact is considered
that they had 1t in their power to pre-
vent the fight taking place at ALL
PICTURE SCHEME TO BLAME.
In my opinion the kaleidoscope picture
business is responsible for whatever be-
lief exists that hippodrome affair is con-
templated. The management has made
no secret of it's intentions to have made
a Photographic reproduction Of the fight
made for exhibition purposes. The public
argues that if the affair is ended quickly
say in round or two, the pictures will
be comparatively valueless for exhibition
1t Will be remembered that after Corbett
was defeated by Fitzsimmons he made q
statement, which by the way has never
been contradicted, to the effect that If
ne hao not had an arrangement with Dan
Stuart and the Veriscope people to get
at least five rounds of the fights in pic
ture he would have beaten Fitzsimmons
IN the first two or three rounds. In all |
his conversations with me Corbett blamed
the veriscope affair for his defeat
am assured that no such agreement
exists between those who are Interested |
in the forthcoming affair, and while the
hight will be photographed in minute de-
tail each man will do his best to win as
quickly as possible and if a decision is
reached in round. or punch, for that
matter, it will be the misfortune of those
who are handling the picture end to |
shoulder the loss.
FITZ IN FINE FORM.
One of the best judges Of form in the
country saw Fitzsimmons yesterday, and
had much to say about his form. The ex-
pert Is not on friendly terms with the 7
champion. and refused to allow his name
to be used in connection with his COM
mentS. He has also seen Jeffries so he is
capable of sizing them up and picking out
the better.
II like Fitzsimmons better than I ever
did BEFORE" he said. 81 have seen him
in narlV III IF Aobt ~,
and l tell you that he is in 10 per cent
better condition today than ever before.
His color is good, his flesh is firm his
muscles stond out like so many ribs of |
iron, and he works better than ever saw
him. l thought his age was going to tell,
but don't believe 1t now.
Personally I would like to see Jeffries
win, but I am afraid he hasn't the ghost
of show He may be able to pile on
top Of Fitz and simply crush him down,
but that Is a very remote possibility Jim
is a great fighter, but don't think weight
or anything else will save him when he
goes against Bob One must always bear
In mind the fact that Fitzsimmons is the
greatest fighting machine the world has
ever SEEN"
The lanky fellow talks little about what
he will do. He simply sharpens up his
knife day by day, and in due time will
make such a charge along the warpath
H.
dance and make merry.
FITZ RIGHT ON EDGE.
Bob" Fitzsmmons was compelled to
let up a little in his training today owing
to the extreme heat. Martin Julian adj
vised the champion to take things easy.
Instead Of boxing with his sparring part
ner in the barn, Fitzsimmons has a can
Vass enclosure erected in the rear of his
residence, and there he fought nine hard
and fast rounds with Dan Hickey, Jack
Everhardt and ''Yank'' Kenny.
Fitzsimmons appears to be on edge,
and, If anything. looked to be trained a
trihe too fine His work with the gloves
was all that could be desired by his most
sanguine adherents, and when he turned
in for a shower bath and a rundown
Bob" showed no signs Of fatigue, while
the other three pugilists were winded
considerably.
Fitzsimmons Is now about the middle
weight limit, and chuck full of confidence
in his ability to win from the young Cal
ifornian. who will have an advantage in
weight Of nearly fifty pounds when they
meet next Friday at Coney Island.
The early morning work was also re-
duced, and with the exception Of punch
ing the bag and q turn with the medicine
ball, Fitzsmmons Gid not exert him
self. After eating a hearty dinner this
evening Bob" took his usual run Of
twelve miles, and as soon as he had an