The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-27
FIGHT A FAKE is
TIE COMMON TALK
Mayor Schmitz Convinced it Was
a Prearranged Affair.
CBv Associated Press. }

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July 26.-There
is a. wide difference of opinion in this city
as to the character of last nights fight
fake and that it had been prearranGed
for -Fitzsinmons to go out in the eighth
round, does not meet with general belief.
although there is no doubt that Mayor
Schnitz was warned that the fight was
fixed to end in the eighth round. 4
communication sent to Mayor Schnitz be-
fore the fight, TO be opened after it was
ended. stated that the writer had been
informed that Jelries was to win IN
the eighth round, which he did.
When at his ofnce to-day, Mayor
Schmitz was emphatic in his assertion.
that should he be convinced after a tho
rough investigation that last nights con-
test between Fitzsimmons and Jeffriss'
was prearranged affair, he would do oil
in his power to prohibit future prize
fights in this city.
MAYOR D1sGUsTED.
Mayor Schmitz has been very much
Disguised With many of the recent fights
that have taken place in this city. it
being evident that they were prearranged.
and that the best man did not always
win. 1t is expected that the fighting
game in this city will be forever killed
should conclusive evidence be adduced
to prove the assertion Of certain persons,
who are supposed to be we'll informed on
the matter. that the fight between Fitz-
simmons and Jeffries was fake
Even those who charge fraud admit
that it was a ma gnificent fight while it
lasted. Fitzsmmons was hitting jeff
fries almost at will. but while his blows
cut and stung they did not seriously
illjure the big champion.
FitZsiH,nons 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 Fitzsinlmons had given him
the hardest fight he had ever had and
that they were good. honest punches that
Fitzsimnons put out. Jeffries' face was
sore and cut to-day but otherwise he
was feeling we'll.
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.
WHERE MONEY GOES.
James Jeffries will receive 60 per cent.
and Robert Fitzsimmons 40 per cent. Of
80, which is IS per cent of the gross
receipts OF the fight. ss1,ss0 having been
received through the sale of seats. JEFF
fries will receive sls,Sl6 and Fitzsimmons
will add sa.5oo to his bank account.
The share of the San Francisco Ath-
.etic Club is $3.50 Out of this it must
pay the expenses OF the fight. including
$500 for the referee.
Jerfries' manager. Delaney, referring TO
the champions future plans, said: I'VE
will consider the challenge OF Corbett
and determine whether or not 1t Is reas-
enable do not know what his propo-
sition is. If he means business we will
meet hin, and will take care OF him.
Jeffries is young and strong and has no
intention of quitting the ring"
JIM.S NOSE BROKEN.
Upon an examination Of Jeffries by
surgeon. after his fight with Fitzsim-
mons last night, it was found that JET
fries, nose was broken. The champion
was not aware of the injury until the
excitement Of the battle had worn of.
doctor was then called and he pro-
nounced the small bones OF the nose
broken. Jeffries believes the injury was
received in the second or third round.