The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-26

The share of the San Francisco Ath-
letic club is $3.50. Out of this it must
pay the expenses of the fight, including
$500 for the referee.
Jeffries' manager, Delaney, referring
to the champions future plans, said:
We will consider the challenge OF
Corbett and determine whether or not it
is reasonable. don't know what his
proposition is. If he means business we
will meet him and take care of him
Jeffries is young and strong and has no
intention of quitting the ring"
DETAILS OF THE FIGHT.
San Francisco. July 26-Robert Fitz-
simmons had all hopes of regaining the
heavyweight championship of the world
dashed forever in the eighth round here
last night by James ]. Jeffries, who
held the championship ever since he
knocked out "Old Freck1es'' June g. 1899,
at Coney Island. The ex-champion made
one of the gamest fights in hts career
and at times had Jeffries plainly wor-
ried. The foot work of the Cornishman
was marvellous and much of his old
time cleverness and generalship was
displayed. The end came suddenly
At o'clock Fitzsimmons made the
following talk to an Associated Press
man in his dressing room near the Val
encla street entrance:
L II am ready for the battle am con-
fident of winning and will finish things
up as promptly as can. You can say
for me that l am as good tonight as 1
ever was in my life. Talk is vain now.
Nothing remains but to fight
When asked as to his weight, Fitz-
simmons replied: s"Oh, about 15S or 160."
He added that when he fought Jeffries
at Coney Island he weighed 156 pounds.
AS Fitzsimmons had not weighed in the
presence of any outsiders recently his
exact weight is problematicaI.
Jeffries, according to Delaney, weigh
ed in the afternoon 215 pounds. These
|. figures might be stated as about 217
| pounds at ring side.
At S:45 the house was practically fill
ed. The late Jack Demsey's belt, which
was brought here from Portland, was
brought to the ring and exhibited for
the purpose of selling tickets for the
| benefit of Dempsey's widow and children.
Volunteers We're called for among those
active in the ring to act as solicitors.
Among those volunteering were Joe
Cans, Jimmy Britt and young Peter
Jackson.
At 8:46 Jeffries arrived on the ground
and went to his dressing room. He was
accompanied by Billy Delaney, Jack
Jeffries and Joe Kennedy.
At 8:47 the principals of the prelimi-
nary appeared in the ring. They were
Dave Barry and Harry Folet, both of
San Francisco. They fight at middle
weight.
The preliminary fight was ended at
9:35 p. m. by Foley knocking out Barry
in the eleventh round. Immediately the
crowd became impatient and there was
a good deal of stirring about and visit
ing among the we'll known characters at
the ringside. The appearance of about
dozen women in one party caused a mo-
mentary furry. They took seats in a
box directly back of the press row.
After the preliminary there occurred
long wait, during which the crowd
called to each other across the ring and
shouted for the big men to come on.
1t was reported that Eddie Graney. who
had been selected as referee, wished to
be paid $500 for his services, while the
managers thought 5000 sufficient re-
Enumeration Kid McFadden the little
fighter who just returned from Eng
land took advantage of the weight to
get himself introduced as the cham pion
featherweight. The Kids recer ton,
however, was very chilly and he made
| his exit quickly. The crowd wanted
| nothing at this time but the big men
ped into the ring, carrying his gloves
| and dressed in long, light blue bath
| robe. Following him were Clark Bell.
Hank Griffin. George Dawson and a
| bottleholder.
At 1906 Jeffries stepped into the ring.
| dressed in a long overcoat, a sweater
and a Panama hat. About him were
Billy Delaney. Joe Eagan. Joe Kennedy
and inspected Fftzsimmons' bandages.
| passing them without comment Both
men were given a warm reception.
.Fitzsin mons first took the northwest
( the northeast, and finally to the south
west corner. The champion took the
| northwest.
| CORBETT ISSUES A CHALLENGE.
Jim COrbett sent a challenge to fight
| the winner. This was received with APP
| plause. but when a moment later the
| announcer stated that Sharkey sent a
| challenge there was considerable boot
| ing and jeering.
| The men finally changed corners, F'itz-
simmons taking the northeast and JEFF
| fries the southwest.
Fitz wore bandages on both hands.
| Jeffries wore no bandages. Fitz took
| his stool and sat quietly chewing gum.
He looked well. slightly older than when
! he last fought in San Francisco, but
much the same otherwise.
The announcer stated that the forfeit
| money had been returned to the princi-
| pals and the club.
Jeffries looked confident and sat in
| his corner chewing gum while the little
made. F'itz donned his gloves. which
| were a light maroon. Jeffries' were
| very dark red.
Ben Solomon was timekeeper for the
| club, Edward Wheeler for Fitz and
Billy Gallagher for Jeffries.
When Jenries stripped off his sweater
he showed up to perfection. He looked
| as II he had taken off considerable
weight, but his muscles stood firm and
| hard. His flesh was as brown as a
berry, showing the effects of the hard
| work
| Fitzsimmons was introduced first and
| was given quite as hearty a greeting
as that which greeted the champion a
moment later Bob DOTTED his dressing
| gown, showing up in splendid shape.
He wore short lavender tights and a
belt of the American flag Eddie Gra-
| ney, the referee, was attired in the con-
| ventional evening dress.
The men were photographed with
hands clasped in the center of the ring.
1919 p. m.-Graney delivered his in
StructionS to the men
1925 p. m.-The men took their cor
1 ners.
| While Jeffries fixed his belt Bob
tested the ring by jumping around the
| floor.
| 1t was the draught horse and the
racer from the tap OF the gong. When
| the men came together Fitzsimmons
appeared rather worried, but upon the
| opening of the first round he assumed
| an air Of absolute confidence and fought
with the elaboration of the general that