The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
SPORTING news.
Jeffries and FitzsimmOns Still
Far Apart.
Two Big Fighters Can't Agree
on Battle Ground.
NEITHER ARE ANXIOUS.
The Charleston Club Raises Its
Former Bid.
jeff Still Insists Los Angeles
is Best.

New York. April To-day it would
appear as though it was all over so far
as a match between Jeffries and Fitzsim-
mons is concerned.
J. c. Jaudon. who is here representing
the Charleston A. c., and representa-
lives of the Los Angeles club are search
fng for Mccoy. After dinner last even
ing Mccoy went with friends into the
country. and those looking for him were
consequently unable to reach him JET
fries has sent the following to the Even
ing Journal:
Los Angeles. Cal. April 9. 1902
''Fhe governor Of South Carolina. has
already declared himself. and don
believe they can pull off the contest.
Ask Hftzsimmons to remember his ex-
Derience in Texas and Arkansas with
Gorbetts where there were no laws
against boxing surely remember
pine in Cincinnati, where I was to
nave fought Rubin.
If Charleston viii deposit $26, 600 now
and forfeit same in the event Of failing
10 pull or the contest, I VIII accept. II
they only forfeit IS, co., it looks like a
good business proposition for Charles
ton to get US both on the ground, and
then take chances on having the contest
come or as scheduled.
Il want the contest to take place, and
not the forfeit money. California pro-
Vides laws to protect US. and there is
absolutely no chance for interference.
Considering the existing doubt IN
Charleston, I prefer the Los Angeles
proposition. JAMES J. JEF'FRIE.S. -
To the above the following was sent:
New York, April 3, 1902.
y. J. Jeffries, Los Angeles, Cal !:
Charleston is best bid. and by articles
OF agreement We are both bound to ac-
ceDt it. Have every assurance Of no in
reference If you really want to fight,
accept, or think Of some better excuse
S26, 600 forfeit is ridiculously unreason-
able. ] am ready to sign and post my
forfeit now.
"ROBT. F'ITzSIGNONS.
When Jeffriess telegram was shown,
g. O. JauQ0n got into communication
with his friends in Charleston and af-
terWard made the offer $31, 900, going the
California club $1,000 better, though he
declined to guarantee as to the ability
to pun off the fight. His offer of $31, 900
stands good until Saturday. That he
does not believe JefTries win accept and
that Jeffries viii not do so looks plaus-
ible by the fact that both clubs are
seeking the services Of Mccoy.
Fitzsimmons, when shown Jeffries'
telegram, said that he had accepted the
Charleston offer. as he considered it to
be the best.
Fitzsimmons did not agree with JET
fries in his demand for a SIG, 900 forfeit,
and sent the champion the message
above, calling him to task.
Late last night J. C Jaudon, who rep
resents the Charleston A. c. in South
Carolina. called upon Sam Fitzpatrick.
manager Of Tom. Sharkey. at the Hoff-
man House. Jaudon told Mr.. Fitzpatrick
that he intended leaving his $31, 900 offer
open until Saturday for Jeffries' accept
ance.
In case Mr.. Jeffries would moi. accept
Mr.. Fitzpatrick was asked what Shar-
key would be willing to do. Sharkey's
manager at once replied that the sailor
would take the place Of either Jefries
or Fitzsimmons
There has been a lot Of blufing and
talking about this fighting business %
said Hitzsimnons afterward, and I be-
1ieve 1 viii call some Of these fellows
and see whether they mean business. I
want to say right now that If Fitzsim-
mons Is afraid to meet Jeffries Sharkey
will meet the champion. If Jeffries is
trying to dodge go with the Australian
and viii take on Sharkey, why Sharkey
IS ready with forfeit and everything
else to &C into the ring right away. This
goes for either one, and for the club at
Charleston or at Los Angeles. It makes
no difference where. Sharkey win fight
in Jeffries' town or in any other town
1lde is anxious to fight either OF them or
fany one"
Mr.. Fitzpatrick viii endeavor to see
Kid Mccoy today and arrange match
for Sharkey with the Kid.