The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-11

/ NEW YORK, Aug. 10.--In a fight that
for punishment, smuggling, and blood ex-
celled anything ever seen in the East since
I the Horton law went into effect, Robert
Fitzsimmons, champion middleweight pug
/ Hist of the world, and also the man who
is justly entitled now to fight with JEFF
fries. the present hea vyweight champion,
literally beat Gus Rubin of Akron. Ohio,
into a state of Inconsistencies in the
sixth round at the Madison Square Gar
den tonight.
Rubin was taken to his dressing room
and was in very bad shape. He almost
/ Immediately became unconscious. doc
tor in the building responded to a hurry
call and found the case so serious that
he administered strychnine Ice bags were
also applied to his head and he partially
revived. He was then removed with the
assistance of W. Madden and Charley Gof
to a cab. and taken to Edwards Baths.
He again collapsed on his arrival there,
and as all local means failed to restore him
to consciousness. Dr. Guy D. Lombard, OF
6 East Thirty -second Street, was hastily
summoned
The doctor arrived at 1918 o'clock and
after making a thorough examination of
Rubin said he felt quite safe in saying
that the fighter had sustained no internal
injuries. He added that the blow which
Rubin received wher his head struck the
stage at the time of the knockout. together
with the plexus blow and other severe
body punishment, had brought him to a
state of collapse and that no serious re-
suits would be likely to occur judging
from his present condition.
While the physician was examining him
Rubin opened his eyes and family asked
for water. This was given to him and
he again lapsed into sort of stupor
Blood at this time was trickling from his
ears and nose. DR.. Lombard said that as
a matter of preeaution he would remain
for a while.
Rubin. because of his signal victory
over Sharkey last June, was considered
coming man in the heavyweight class II
had been said of him that. coached by
Corbett and Madden, he had developed Into
pugilist capable of winning the laurels
from Jehries, to say nothing of defeating
the veteran Fitzsimmons. who was
Knocked out by Jeffries year ago. II
was also said of Rrhin that he would
show in tonight's fghi improved form, in
creased speed, and wonderful ability in
every respect.
Therefore crowd of 15. 600 spectators,
who packed the great arena TO see the
mill. expected to see an exhibition of the
manly art by Rubin that would be far
above the average. Rubin had the public
support as far as the betting went, though
there was so much Fftzsimmons money
floating about that no odds either way ex-
listed when 1t became time for tae men TO
put up their hands But before the mill
had been under way two rounds II was
demonstrated beyond the question Of a
doubt that Fitzsimmons was by no means
played out, and was there to put up fight
far better than anything he has shown
since he whipped Corbett at Carson City.
Fftz's Mighty Left.
In the second round Fitzsimmons showed
what terrible puncher be is by landing
a left hook straight upon the jaw. and
then whipping 1t fairly into the Fit of
the stomach. The latter blow doubled
Rubin up like jackknife, and was really
away. Rubin went down hard and took
a full count. He was in such distress that
when he went to his corner it did not seem
possible for him to continue, but his sec
onds fixed him up and his remarkable
third round he was pretty well recovered. !
Still, Fitzsimmons had the better OF II
from that time to the end, and whenever
he landed punch upon a vital spot he |
had the big Ohio fighter staggering all |
over the ring.
Rubin began the battle just as he did |
with Sharkey. He did not rush. but grad /
ually forced matters, attempting TO jolt |
head with straight lefts |
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and offset 1t with constant punching IN the /
body. During the first round Rubin, with /
.hese left-hand blows. shook FitZsimmons
but he did not have enough |
power in them to put the Cornishman
down Right there Fitzsimmons diseov-
cred that Rubin was not such a great
puncher as he had been led TO believe. and
that he could take chances with him where
he could not with man like Jeffries.
So after that Fitzsimmons. no matter
how hard Rubin tried to hit him never
broke ground, and took many Of Gus
punches in the face just to show how weak
they were. There was one period in the !
light where FitZsimmons held his face out !
md let Rubin hit him at will. That was
n the fourth round. and though r lin
lad the mark in front OF him, and hi i
lalf dozen times, he could not even
,tagger Fitzsimmons with any of his
Flows
Corbett gave constant and frantic advice
rom outside of the ring, and upon one
occasion he had to be suppressed by the
,olice. In fact it seemed TO be a case Of
attles all around in the Rubin camp
When the last round came Fitzsimmons
imply slugged Rubin until the big man
lid not know what was going on. Rubin
i'd not have strength enough to hold up
lis hands. and was blind from the blood
frnp |
The knockout was one of the cleanest
yer administered and was the result of a
errihc left-hand hook straight upon the
oint of the jaw. Prior TO this blow Rubin
'as knocked down with a storm of blows |
,uhlin's defeat. while a surprise was so |
lean-cut that there can be nothing but |
raise for Fitzsimmons. Bob was never
nxious to retreat In fact he forced the |
ghting from start TO finish.
FitZsimmons' victory puts him up next | ,
} Jeffries, and as the champion has ex- |
ressed a willingness to fight anyone be-
IRE September / perhaps a match may be
ranged. but Fitzsimmons in the mean
lille has battle on with Sharkey. which,
view OF the result of tonight's encoun-
er, looks like a little easy money for |
Ne Australian. FftZsimmons showed ,tat |
e has lost none of his hitting powers
nd that while he is old man today so
} speak, he is young in point of physical
Lrength and condition.
He stripped in magnificent shape. never
'oking better in his life. Yet when com
AIRED to Rubin in point of build and gen
raj makeup. Bob appeared to be so
realty er-matched that he had no
rance.
Arrival of Fitzsimmons r
When Fitzsimmons arrived in a closed S
lrriage, there was a regular stampede y