The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-13

The former champion, who has designs Up
on the championship title.
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
In Il little less than two weeks from to-
day. unless some unforeseen happening
prevents. Jeffries and Fftzs.mmons will
meet in San Francisco 10 battle for the
heavyweight championship OF the world.
Interest IS becoming widespread in the
event, now that the date il drawing near.
and from all indications there will be A
fairly representative house at the meeting
Of the men.
Reports Of the work Of both candidates
indicate that they should be in first-class
trim when they finally oppose each other,
and as they are training within twenty
miles Of one another. they should become
equally acclImatized. From all appear
ances. the bout should result in a hard and
fast battle. even though Fftzsimmons has
come out with q statement that he intends
10 change his plan Of campaign from that
followed on his last meeting with Jefries.
When the men fought at Coney Island
three years ago F~itzsimmons went right
at the big bcilermaker, leading repeatedly
for Jeffries's jaw, and coming constantly
within the sweep Of Jenrfes's powerful
arms. Every time that FItz landed Jenries
got in a counter that shook the Australian
all over, the effects of his blows being
plainly noticeable from the start.
Eject OF Jenries's Mighty BIous.
Swings from the future champions arm
sent Fftzsimmons's head and entire body
rocklng again and again, while Jen's
straight punches were no less disastrous.
In soms cases. especially on the occasions
administered by Jeffries was so tremendous
Ihat actually rolled over after
Striking the moor. Advantage of weight in
Jefries favor battered down the Cornish
mans guard, and he lost the championship
as dec.sively as a holder OF the title has
OF course, after the bout. Fltzsimmons
mad an excuse ready about being drugged,
and told a thrilling tale Of how he felt his
mead swim after drinking out of the bottle
OF water IN his corner. Now that he IS
ready to night for the title again. however.
ne has changed his tale and admits that
II was his faulty style Of campaign that
was largely responsible for his defeat. He
completely on this occasion.
No man of less weight than Jeffries can
successfully go to him in the ring with any
quoted as saying, and this seems correct.
The champion IS so tremendously big and
powerful that the mere sweep of his arms
VIII carry a hghter man OF his feet. and
as F1tzsimmons will be many pounds the
lighter OF the two, a getaway style Of
hghttng will. indeed. be advisable.
FitE VIII Use Clever Tactics.
From remarks dropped by Fftz, IT seems
that he intends to fight Jeffries cleveriy
and to play for a knockout punch TO the
not seem to be very highly thought Of by
the former champion. In the first place.
Jenries has such a tremendous reach that
getting to his stomach would be dangerous
in the extreme. while even II the objective
point was reached the champions abdo-
men and stomach are coated with such a
mass OF muscles that It would be much
like attacking a steel spring mattress
Comments on the fight from the leading
pugilists all seem to agree that FitZ must
get to Jehries's jaw IL he is TO win the bat
tie. The Australian himself recognizes the
necessity of this and states that he in
tends to keep away as much as possible
from Jefries's leads, jumping in with coun-
tiers and swings to the jaw whenever posi-
programme, he hopes to outgeneral the
champion and land a decisive blow.
+ime and win denart for Oakland to-day,
where he will put the finishing touches 10
his work This move was advocated by the
managers of the San Francisco cluo; VINO
hope thereby to stir up more interest in the
fight. and to put the champion In a posi-
ton TO have his moves more Freely enron
fcled by the daily press.
Champion in Pink of Condition.
Accounts Of the champions condition
state that his wind is now IN per1ect con-
dition. and that his abandonment OF TIdd
work is largely due to this fact; that he De
lieyes there is no further necessity tor De
yelopment of his lung power. as ne Is con-
tyNro1,nd or tyenty-fve-round fight. Though
the contest is scheduled for the latter nS-
ure. the champion is SAID TO anc.he 10 le
belief that it will not go the limit
Jefries intends to finish out his preparaz
tIon by gymnasium work and boxing. ano
he works his sparTing partners overtime
zach SsY- At Hardin Springs he boxes sew
araI fast rounds each Gay with his oroIheT
Jack and with Hank Grimm. and a. u1 ne
work, Jen is now on the lookout Tor hg
Bob Armstrong to help him in his training
the big negro is regarded as a valuable &C.
oIiSitIon ia any training camp. and Jeffries
IS extremely DESTROYS of getting him as a
sparring partner.
Fitzsimmons has declined to go to San
Francisco to complete his work. although
requested to do so by the club management;
and will continue at Skaggs Springs until
a couple of days before the battle. Fltz
states that he is thoroughly satisfied with
his training quarters ano ma ne Goes n.t
them at this date. The fact that he was
asked to do a thing IS sufficient reason for
rectors had been crafty In the matter they
would have sent him an earnest request to
btay away from San Francisco until the
date OF the battle. F4tz would then have
insisted upon finishing his training in the
heart Of the city
Fits sparring partner, VIII have to return
TO military duty in a short time, and this
bic opponent for his boxing contests. Ffts
he give any indication that he Intends to do
50: He has taken long Tuns each day over
horseback, and his win IS said to be in
perfect condition.
Betting on the contest fgvors Jefries
strongly and 1 10 2 against the champion is
taken freely in San Francisco. No other
bets from large cities. involving any con-
siderable sum. have been reported as vet.
although considerable talk has been going
the rounds about wagers likely to be made.
ODDS against Fitzsimmons are 2 to 5 and 8
to 8 II is thought that the price against
Jenries may shorten, making him an even
stronger f~aYorite.
F1tEsimmons has sent to Chicago for his