The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-26
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landed on his bulky opponent, getting
away in a clever manner that brought
down the house with cheers. II seemed
indeed that Jeffries could scarcely
weather the gale.
In the eighth round the END came e. ahu
under a series of hot exchanges fltz -
s.mons paused with his guard down ara
spoke TO the champion. The latter Iepi9
consisted of two terrific blows tnat
brought back the feeting championship,
and forever removed tn eveteran tltz-
simmons from the fstic arena.
s. TOOk. IT GAMELY.
Fitzsmmons took his defeat with amaz-
ing good cheer. He walked to the center
Of the ring and raising his hand addressed
the multitude saying:
THE best man has won. Had = beaten
Jeffries tonight l would have conceded
him the championship and retired for
ever.
81 retire just the same now, but with
out having accomplished my ambition.
am satisfied
After the fight, Champion Jeffries was
seen in his dressing room. He was judi
liant over his success, despite the terri
fc scars Of battle. He said to an Asso-
ciated P.ess correspondent:
well ! save won, just as l expected
to. 1t was a fierce fght-the hercest l
ever had-but I won. Yes, got good
beating. as far as the marks of battle
count. but then I rather expected mat.
MEN ENTER RING.
At 1905 Bob Fitzsimmcns stepped into
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III long, light blue bath robe. Follow
ing him were Clark Ball. Hank Griffin.
George Dawson and a bottle holder
1G0e-Jeffries stepped into the ring,
dressed in a long overcoat, pants, a
sweater and Panama hat. About him
We're Billy Delaney, Joe Egan, Joe Ken
redy and George Miller. Jeffries walked
up and inspected Fitzsimmons banda ges,
passing them without comment. Both
men were given a warm reception. Fitz-
simmons took the northwest corner, but
a moment later moved to the northeast
corner, and finally to the southeast cor
ner The champion TOOK the northwest
corner.
lin Corbett sent a challenge to fight
the winner. This was received with ap-
pIause, but moment later the announce
1,eot that Sharkey had sent a challenge
was greeted with jeers.
The men finally chose corners, Fltz-
simmons taking the northwest Jeffries
the southwest. F'itzsimmons wore ban
dages on both hands. Jeffries wore no
bandages Tiszsimmons took his stool
and sat quietly chewing gum. He looked
we'll. 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 principals and the club. Jeffrles
locked confident and sat in his corner
chewing gum while the little preliminary
announcements were being made
Fitzsimnons donned his gloves. which
were a light maroon. Jeffries wore very
dark red gloves. Ben Solomon was time
Keeper for the club. Edward Wheeler for
Fitzsimmons and Billy Gallagher for JET
fries When Jeiirfes stripped off IS
sweater he showed up to perfection. He
looked as if he had taken off considerable
weight, but his muscles stood out firm and
hsrd. His flesh was as brown as a berry,
showing the effect of hard work. FitZ-
simmons was introduced first and was
given quite as hearty greeting as that
which greeted the champion a moment
later Bob doi1ed his dressing gown,
showing up in splendid shape He wore
short lavender tights and a belt of the
American flag.
Eddy Granney, the referee. was attired
in the conventional evening dress. The
r:en were photographed with hands
Gle sped in the center of the rims.
1910 P. M.-Granney delivered his IN
structions to the men.
1925 P M.-The men took their cor
ners While Jeffries fixed his belt. Bob
tested the ring by jumping around the
floor.
BY ROUNDS.
Round 1-They came quickly to the
center, Jeffries in a half crouching at
titude and both feinting rapidly. JefTries
followed Bob around, feinting with left
and looking for an opening. Fitzsimmons
was the first to lead. He sent short
right iab to the jaw, and another mo-
ment later. Jeffries crouched and rushed.
but Fitzsmmons neatly side-stepped out
of the way. Jeffries rushed again ami
Fitzsimmons smothered his left for the
body Both of them did a lot of feinting,
Jeffries trying left for the face. but it
fell short He forced his man into the
corner but missed a hard left swing.
Then Fitzsimmons tried for face, land
ing lightly. Jeffries sent in a hard left
on the body. Bob countered on the head
without damage. Jeffries continued to
force his man and When the gong sounded
corners, he was on the aggressive. When
the champion took his corner his nose
was bleeding from one of Fitzsimmons'
left labs. He looked confident, however,
and sat watching Fitzsimmons during
the minutes respite.
FITS ROUND.
Round 2-Jeffries went right after
Fitzsimmons, trying LETT for the head and
falling short Fitzsimmons jabbed left
to the neck and Jeffries smiled and
forced him to the corner. The lanky fell
low quickly side-stepped out of the way.
Fitzsimmons tried right for the head, but
was quickly and neatly blocked. Fitz-
simmons broke ground before Jeffries'
left, but tried a left for the head. 1t was
light however. and the champion caught
it on the shoulders. They exchanged let's,
both putting stiff lefts to the face. jeff
ries crouched lower and sent Fitzsimmons
back against the ropes with left on the
body Fitzsimmons put two left hooks on
the face and got out of the way of the
champions left. Jeffries went at him
with a stiff left on the head. He got a
left jab on the nose that brought blood
in a stream from Jeffries' nose. At the
close of the round Jeffries was somewhat
worried. but took matters cody during:
the Minutes rest His nose was bleeding