Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-29
FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS.
Still Talking of the Jeffries and
 Fitzsimmons Fight.

Matched to Meet Fred Russell-Joe | Cans Whips Jack Bennett-Other Fighting News.
 New York, March 29.-J. c. Jaudon and J. F. Mclaughlin, two Charleston, s. C., business men, arrived here yes terday as emissaries of a new sporting organization that wants to hold the Fitzsimmons-Jeffrie fight at Charles ton. They journeyed to Bensonhursr aad saw Fitz go through his training and when the Cornishman was at leis- ure they presented their terms. These were 70 per cent of the gross receipts, with guarantee of S26,000. The en- voys brought certified checks with them and will today post S5.000 as the clubs guarantee, this sum to 90 to the lighters if the mill is not pulled off. An arena will be erected on the exposi- tion grounds and the promoters base their belief that they can hold the bat tie without interference upon the fact that an ordinance was passed iii Charleston before the exposition opened giving the exposition company carte blanche to present any kind of an entertainment they chose. Fitz an- nounced that he would fight tliere if it suited Jeffries. but would hold off until April l. The CharlestOnians thereupon wired the following to the champion at Los Angeles:
 New York, March 27. "Jaines J. Jeffries, Los Angeles, Cal:
 Charleston. S. O.. can hold the bat tie on exposition grounds without any chance of interference. Will post $5,- 900 as clubs guarantee to pull off the fight. Will give 75 per cent and a guarantee of $266000. These terms suit Fitz. Answer. J. c. JAUDON''
 The date suggested is about June l.
 Los Angeles. Cal, March 29-The Century Athletic club still is in the contest for the Jeffries- -Fitzsimmons fight, and will make q new offer that will raise the bid of the Charleston club. The prospects for bringing the fight here were considered slim yester- day, but the offer from South Carolina has spurred the local promoters. The forfeit money posted in San Francisco has been left there as a guarantee of good faith and the purse money still Is on deposit in the Citizens bank or this city. Thomas McCarry, president Of the club. yesterday said: "The bid from Charleston does not bother us q bit. We do not believe they can make good. and we have good reason to be-
 
 Charleston. s. C.. March 29.-Pro- moters of the bout between Fitzsim- mons and Jeffries propose to have the contest take place at the exhibition grounds, where q great arena will be built. plans for which have been made. There is some uncertainty here as to the attitude of the state authorities. and it is reported that Governor Me- Sweeney will not permit the contest to take place. An effort is being made to smooth over the difficulties and there is hope that it will be found possible to pull off the fight.
 Boston. Mar. 29-Joe Wolcott yes ferday was matched to fight Fred Russell before the Wabash Athletic club of Chicago, on April 4. Walcott who only weighs 140 pounds, will meet a man who weighs 220 pounds and IS six feet tall.
 Baltimore. Mar. 29.-Jack Bennett of McKeesport received Thursday night his second knockout of his ring career at the hands of Joe Cans. The battle was scheduled to go twenty rounds before the Eureka club, but the end came in the fifth round, when Cans suddenly shot out his right, catching Jack in the jaw and lifting him com pletely off his feet.
 Dave Sullivan has made two matches and is figuring on several others. Through his manager, Tom Sharkey, Sullivan signed articles of agreement to box Austin Rice at Waterbury, in 3 twenty-round tilt on April r. On next Wednesday night he is slated to clash with Tim Callahan, and if he wins, he will make arrangements to battle with Tommy Britt at San Fran cisco on April 2T. Sullivan declares that his forfeit, which he posted to meet Terry McGovern, is still up and that if McGovern covers the money he will forthwith sign papers and bind a match. Sullivan has also received word that a club in Louisville will hang up purse for "go'' with Young Corbett, provided the latter is willing. the match to be held the latter part of May,
 Thomas Sharkey, who was arrested some days ago on the charge of main taiIing a disOrderly house at IA East Fourteenth street, was arraigned once more yesterday before Magistrate Pool and. with his partner, Bernard Reich held in bonds of $500 for special ses sions. Larry O'Keefe, the manager ot the place. was held for further ex aminations April % On the stand Sharkey said he knew nothing of tho seamy side of fife in Fourteenth street and the Bowery. and that he had never known a woman to take intoxicating beverages. He further asserted he llaC never been in any of the notorious re sorts of the city. and painted himself in pure white as a model of propriety and modesty. Assistant District At torney Sage gasped with astonishmen when he heard these statements. ant sarcastically remarked that he would have to refrain from cross-examinins an angel, as it would be discourteous.
 Dick O'Brien has returned to Chi cago from the Hot Springs. He i negotiating for a match with Jin Driscoll in Brockton.
 Jack O'Brien, the New York light weight, who was defeated by Ruff Turner in San Francisco the othe night. says that his food was doped
 Young Corbett will quit the stag