The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-27
HE is MUCH STIRRED UP
A Note Stated That Jeffries Would
Win in Eighth.
THIS WAS RECEIVED BEFORE THE FIGHT
Ieffries and Fiizsimmons~GreatIy Worried Over
the Charges, Which Indeed Are Not
Generally Believed. Jeffries'
Nose is Broken.
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco, July 26.-There is a
wide difference fopinon in this city as
to the character of last nights fight be-
tween Jeffries and Fitzsimmons. The
charge that the fight was a fake and that
it had been pre-arranged for Fitzsim-
mons to go out in the eighth round. does
not meet with general belief, although
there is no doubt that Mayor Schmitz
was warned that the fight was fixed to
end in the eighth round. communica-
tion sent to Mayor Schmitz before the
fight, to be opened after it was ended,
stated that the writer had been inform
ed that Jeffries was to win in the eighth
round, which he did.
When at his office today Mayor
Schmitz was emphatic in his assertion
that, should he be convinced after a
thorough investigation that last nights
contest between Fitzsimmons and
Jeffries was a pre- arranged affair, he
would do all in his power to prohibit
future prize fights in this city. Mayor
Schmitz has been very much disgusted
with many of the recent fights that have
taken place in this city, it being evident
that they were pre-arranged and that
the best man did not always win. 1t is
expected that the fighting game in this
city will be forever killed, should con-
elusive evidence be adduced to prove the
assertion of certain persons, who are
supposed to be well informed on the mat
ter, that the fight between Fitzsimmons
and Jeffries was a fake.
Mayor Schmitz has given out the fol-
lowing statement for publication:
From the information l have received
l am forced to believe that this exhibi-
tion is no better than the previous ones
we have had, namely, the Jeffries- Rubin
and Cans McFadden and others, and it
will do much towards diScouraging the
sport in this city. In fact, unless some
indubitable evidence is produced to dis
prove the information furnished me by
the examiner, l shall hereafter have to
prohibit all such professional fight ex.
hibitions.
(Signed) "E. f. SCHMITZ,"
Mayor of San Francisco"
Even those who charge fraud admit
that it was a magnificent fight while it
lasted. FitZsimmons was hitting Jeffries
almost at will, but while his blows cut
and stung, they did not seriously injure
the big champion.
Fitzsimmons when seen this morning
was apparently much distressed at the
charge of fake. He said that he had
fought his best, but that he could not
stand Jeffries terrific body blows.
Jeffries also denied that the fight was
fixed. He said that Fitzsimmons had
given him the hardest fight he ever had,
and that they were good honest punches
that Fitzsimmons put out. Jeffries' face
was sore and cut today, but otherwise
he was feeling well.
The trainers of the two men also re-
sent any charge of crookedness. but the
fact remains that information was given
to Mr.. Naughton, of the Examiner, the
day before the fight, that it was to end
in the eighth round. Naughton's infor-
nation came from some one who was
with Jeffries at Harbin Springs, and the
tip was given to be that Jeffries wins
in the eighth. Notwithstanding this
there is no evidence of heavy betting,
many of the wagers made here being
small
James Jeffries will receive so per cent
and Robert Fitzsimmons 40 per cent of
$23 ,91O, which is rs per cent of the gross
receipts of the fight, $31, $50 having been
received through the sale of seats. JEFF |
fries will receive $14346 and Fitzsimmons
will add 50 500 to his bank account.
The share fthe San Francisco Ath-
letc Club is 1870. Out of this it must |
pay the expenses of the fight, including !
$500 for the referee.
Jeffries' manager, Delaney, referring |
to the champions future plans, said:
1--WE will consider the challenge of
Corbett and determine whether or not |
it is reasonable. do not know what his |
is If he means business, we |
will meet him and will take care of |
him. Jeffries is young and strong and
has no intention of quitting the ring"
Upon an examination of Jeffries by a |
surgeon after his fight with Fitzsimmons |
last night it was found that Jeffries'
nose was broken. The champion was not
aware of the injury until the excitement |
of the battle had worn off.
A doctor was then called and he pro-
the small bones of the nose
broken. Jeffries believes the injury was
received in the second or third round
from left jab on the bridge of the
nose. The champion said that he felt
the pain from the injury and would soon
be in good shape again. He spent the
night at the baths.
When Fitzsimmons had been counted