The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-23


SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July %
Jeffries finished his hard training to-
day. He boxed eight fast rounds be-
fore large gathering of business men
at Oakland During the bout Jim
nearly knocked Kennedy out, and the
latter retaliated by landing a heavy
right on Jeffries' nose, drawing blood.
Jeffries instructed his trainers to give
MIN a battle, and they did so to the
best of their ability. Eddie Graney,
the referee of the big contest, was in the
ring, and gave a practical demonStra-
ton of how he would act toward the
constants. He refrained from going
between the fighters, but ordered them
to break, and they did so.
Jeffries will do light work for the
next few days. He will take no chances
of injuring his hands, and will there
fore refrain from boxing.
FitZsimmons took a short. jaunt
through the park this morning, and
boxed at the Olympic club in the after
noon. He spared with two clever am
ateurs, and wound up by going three
fast rounds with Hank Griffin. Fitzsim-
mons will confine his work for the next
three days to light gymnastic work.
Both men are ready to enter the ring.
The betting now stands 2 to 1, with
Jeffries on the long end. Betting is
lively. There is plenty of Fitzsimmons
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taking all the -wagers in sight. The
arena is ready for occupancy. Visit
ors are coming from all parts of the
United States. Up to the present time
$4,000 has been taken IN FOR tickets.
Interest in the coming battle is on the
increase, and there is every likelihood
that there will be a $4,000 house.
Mayor Not Antasonistie.
There were many rumors around
town today that Mayor Schmitz may
stop the big fight. This report was
due largely to the fact that the mayor
has not yet signed the ordinance
granting the San Francisco Athletic
club permission to build pavilion for
the battle. 1t will not be considered un-
til Thursday night, which is only
twenty-four hours before the fight.
Even should he veto it, however, the
supervisors will pass the ordinance
over his head.
Mayor SchmitZ, when seen today,
said that he had no intention of antag-
onizing the fight, but he proposed to be
present, and if he discovers anything
showing that there is a scheme to
swindle the public with a fake or a
hippodrome then he will interfere and
prevent the bout. Since everyone knows
that this is a fight for blood, it may
be safely said that the mayor will not
interfere. He is an athlete himself
has often attended fights and has no
sentimental prejudice against a square
exhibition.
Is in Perfect Condition.
Jeffries is in the pink of condition.
Today he gave some intimation of the
tactics he will use in the fight. 1t is
evident he does not intend to rush
things, but will fight cautiously and
aim to wear Fitz down. He says he
or off I'D - %a1x1
receiving the deadly punch that put
Corbett out
The arrival of Fitzsimmons from
Skaggs' Springs has had the effect of
stimulating interest in his coming
contest with Jeffries, and this week
will doubtless be a most exciting one
in sporting circles. The Cornishman
will finish his training in this city
exercising cat the Olympic club and
doing his roadwork in Golden Gate
park. He looks to be in good condition.
The possibility of any ill effects that
he may suffer, due to the sudden
change of climate in his training loca-
tons, does not worry Fitzsimmons in
the lesst. He thinks that his present
condition is proof against the rigors
that any San Francisco climate can
offer. His opinion is shared by Trainer
George Dawson, who states that the
cool air, even though it be laden with
moisture, will act as a bracer and do
Fftzsimmons a world of good.
Mrs. Fitz's Plan of Battle.
NEW YORK, July 22.-Mrs. Fitz-
simmons, in a letter to her brother
Martin Julian, outlined the plan OF
battle which she has advised her hus-
band to follow in his fight with Jeffries
She says:
Il think that Bob will win from JEFF
fries this time, though, as you know
have never underestimated the cham
pion's fighting powers. The first time
Bob fought Jim he certainly did not
take the contest seriously, and, as YOU
well know, / had to keep at him con-
tinually to make him get in any kind
of shape.
Il was at no time really certain, but
today l can say honestly that 1 think
Bob will win in his fight, and wiz
quickly. If Jeffries will only go after
him, Bob will give him such a shaking
up from the start that he will forget
all that he ever knew.
Il have never taken my eyes of
Bob during his training, and he is bet
ter than he has ever been since he
first came to this country. Heretofore
he has held all his opponents lightly
and has never conditioned himself as
vigorously as have other champions
This time he has filled out under hard
work, the mountain air doing him q
lot of good. He has not lost a bit OF
speed and his sparring partners tel