Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10

Fitzsimmons was the aggressor in the
sixth. and that. too, was his round. He
tried all OF his tricks with left and right.
but was unable TO place them right. The
seventh might be said TO have been Fitz-
simmons's. but he did no particular dam
age with his punches.
BEGINNING OF THE END.
The eighth saw the beginning of the
end. for Fitzsimmons never regained his
balance after that round. Jeffrics began
the round with a straight left on the
face, that again brought the blood out
OF his opponents mouth. The Cornish
man staggered against the ropes. but
came back for another facer. There was
fear in Fftzsimmons's corner and Julian
yelled to Fitzsmmons to be careful. FitZ-
simmons planted one of his lefts on
Jeffries's jaw and Jared him as the round
closed
Fitzsimmons looked like beaten man.
The ninth was all Jenriess. He sent the
Australians head. back with a series OF
lefls. put his right on 10 the body, and
avoided any serious punishment The
tenth was in reality where the fight end
ed. Jeffries rushed his opponent and
downcd him with a left swing.
WILD EXCITEMENT.
Fitzsimmons seemed out, and there was
a moment OF the widest excitement.
Julian ran along the side Of the ring ana
sprinkled water on his fallen idol. AT
the end OF seven second. Fitzsimmons
staggered 10 his feet, only to 80 down
again. He was up again. and Jemries
poised himself for the finish. lie shot his
left to the body, and tried for the head
with his right. He was calm and col
lected. but the time was too short. Again
did the gong come TO the aid of the man
who was then going. staggering and
dazed TO certain defeat. There was a
frantic effort TO revive the champion Of
champions, but he was clearly gone, and
his second could not restore him.
FITZ GRITTY TO THE END.
The fate-like gong changed again, and
the old fighter wabbled out TO meet the
sturdy young Hercules who awaited him.
II was as courageous and gritty as a
dash up to the firing line in battle, but
it was hopeless. They were together 1t
was a splendid moment, and full of all
the dramatic intensity that characterizes
a tragedy. Jeffries was as fresh as at
the start.
There was n moment Of sparring, and
the giant arms Of the Californian shot
throug the air. 1t was left and right and
over. Fitzsimmons, limp and uncon-
scous, dropped TO the floor. Jeffries step
ped back, for he knew the force that
had been put behind his terrible blows.
The timers called off the seconds that
counted out an old-ring hero, and
heralded another. but nobody heard them.
The crowd was on its feet, bowling.
There was a rush for the ring, but
scores Of blue-coats barred the way. Ten
seconds are short, and when the tenth
had come there was a new roar of eX-
element to welcome the victor.
FITZ IN A TRANCE.
Julian. Hickey. Kenney, and Everhardt
gathered up the PROSTATE man. He was
still in a trance. They. carried him to
his corner. and a little blood oozed from
his mouth as his head fell forward on
his chest.
The new hero crossed the ring and
shook the hand Of his rival, after which
he was surrounded by his friends. who
hustled him frorn the ring and into his
dressing-room
Jeffrles had the good wishes of his
clergyman father out at Los Angeles,
Gala. This wire was placed in his hand
as he reached the ring:
"Jim.-We know you will win. Keep
good spirits. BE confident of our blessing.
(Signed) Father Mother, and Family"
JOYFUL SCENES.
The scenes enacted IN the dressing-room
Of Jeffries. which was only a few rect
away from that occupied by the defeated
pugilist. were OF the most joyful charac-
ter w. A. Brady was dancing with de-
light from the moment the decision was
given that made him for the second time
the manager OF a worlds heavyweight
champion. "Jeffries Is a cOrker," he said,
and there is not a man on earth that can
beat him. He's a wonder and no mistake.
Let them all come to him now. None OF
them can class with him"
Jeffries was surrounded by most OF
friends who congratulated him on his
Well-wOn honor.
In response to several inquiries. the new
champion said:
STATEMENT FROM THE VICTOR.
"Fitz. fought a good and game battle
and hit me harder than any man whom
I've been ND against. He can whip Shar-
key In two rounds. / would gain nothing
by meeting Sharkey agais, but am willing
to meet any man in the world In Whom
the public has confidence. and there need
be no fear of my quitting the ring for the
stage | will defend my title as champion
at all times and against all corners. AZ
no time during to-nghts fight did l feel
am satisfied that / have well earned the
right to be called champion by beating
Fitzsimmons, who was undoubtedly the
greatest fighter of the age
just as soon as FitzsimmOns reached
his dressing-rOOm his wife. who was anN-
iously awaiting the outcome of the fight
greeted the fallen champion affection
ately
BOB'S WIFE ENCOURAGES HIM.
Keep up your spirits, Bob" she said.
"You fought splendidly, and although you
were beaten, you are still the prince Of
fighters"
Martin Julian: FitZsimmOnss manager.
spoke encouragingly to the defeated pugi-
list, but the latter seemed not To realize
what was being said 10 him. FitZsim-
mons had only partially recovered from
the shock Of defeat, and occasionally
murmured, How did j come to fight
him."
Mrs. FitZsimmons and Mrs. Dan Hickey
bent over the PROSTATE nan and bathed
his head and face Clots Of blood had
formed In the nostrils, and the damaged
nasal organ began TO be a source OF worry
TO Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
WHAT MRS. FITZ THINKS.
81 have nothing to say regarding the
OulNpllt VI the ISHt, Hiir Saiuf Jul 4
feel sure that Bob still has Il host Of
friends who will not forget his past
career in the ring
Manager Julian was down-hearted but
he put on a bold front. When asked as
10 his opinion OF the result, Julian replied:
ooh. there Is very little for me 10 say.
Everybody knows that Bob is game, and
j feel certain that he still has warm
place in the hearts of many. no mattel
what comes or goes. Bob need not worry
about anything as long as / am alive"
ANTE-FIGHT AGREEMENT.