Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Fitzsimmons and Gardner
Ready for Tomorrow's Fight.
BOB THE F AVORITE
MIKE THOMPSON MAY SUCCEED
LOTUS AS SENATOR'S MANAGER.
Seasons Many Golf Championships
in Base Ball-Jockey Sloan
in French Courts.
BOB THE FAVORITE

The following are the more important
fights won by Robert Fitzsimmons and
George Gardner, who will meet in San
Francisco tomorrow night:
Won by Fitzsimmons.
Jack Dempsey Knockout, thirteen rounds.
Peter Maher. Knockout, twelve rounds.
Peter Maher. Knockout, two rounds.
James J. Corbet. Knockout, fourteen
rounds.
Gus Rubin. Knockout. six rounds.
Tom Sharkey Knockout, two rounds.
George Gardner.
Jimmy Handler. Knockout two rounds
Kid Carter. won. nineteen rounds
Frank Craig Knockout. four rounds.
Kid Carter, Knockout eighteen rounds.
Kid Carter. Knockout, eight rounds.
Jack Root Knockout, twelve rounds.
A special from San Francisco says that
Bob F'itZsimmons is complaining loudly that
he Is harrassed by many physical ills and
that he will be sadly handicapped when he
Wednesday night. Nevertheless his back
ers still have to give odds of 10 to for the
money they are placing.
While much that comes from the Fitzsim-
mons quarters relative to the ex-championS
condition Is taken with a grain of salt by
sporting men, 1t must be admitted that
Fitzsmmons is suffering from a cold and
that he has blistered his feet by his ex-
cessive road work.
Another large crowd journeyed to Croll's
Garden, near San Francisco. yesterday to
see Fitzsimmons box. Mrs. FitZsimmons
held the watch and called time-for the big
fellow as they went through eight rounds
of boxing.
First Joe Kennedy boxed round and
then Sam Berger SPARED the next. The
crowd cheerei as they finished the last
round, which was one of hard punches and
fast work.
Il never did feel right before a fight in
my life said FitzSimmonS after his work
out. Then, | read in the papers that
Foxy Fitz is telling stories about his bad
condition to influence the betting. 1t makes
me crazy to see that Foxy Fitz in the
papers
FItzsimmons has the call in New York
with the men with money. They are will
ing to back him to defeat George Gardner.
but the trouble is they can't get their
money down. They will send their wads
with commissioners to Frisco to have it
placed at the ring side.
While Gardner is given credit for being
a clever boxer, New York betters DO not
think that the Lowell man will get much
of chance to employ his science when
Fitzsimmons forces matters. The big bet
tiers look for a quick victory, and are will
ing to lay good as 2 to l on Fitz. Even
at these generous odds there is no Gardner
recorded it is for very small amount.
George and John COnSidine are backing
FitzSimmonS TO win. but up to date have
only succeeded in placing few hundred
dollars. They have a couple of thousand
which they would like to bet the for
ner champion, and unless they can find
takers before "Wednesday they will wire
their friends in San Francisco to place it.
Here are the opinions about the fight
from some of the leading wise boys
George Considine--Fit ZsimmonS should
win in less thar ten rounds. 1t will be a
good fight while the men last.
Eddie Burke-Fit ZSmmonS will surely win
by a knockout He has a wonderful punch
that is apt to do the trick at any time.
John Considine-If the bout ends before
the tenth round Fitzsimmons will be the
winner. On long fight ca, dner might have
a chance.
Terry McGovern-it VIII be a great fight,
ana If Fitz is good lie should win.
Sam Harris-I don't think they will go
the limit. Fitzsimmons seems TO have a
shade tie best of ii.
Leo Mayer-Gatiner will have to be a
wonder to defeat Ftzsimmons.
james J. Corbett-F'itzsimmons will be
too strong for Gardner, and l think he will
win in less than ten POUNDS.
James J. Jeferies% will be Ve:y much
surprised If Fitzsimmons does not win
Gardner may be a great fighter but he is
going against pretty tough game when he
tackles FitZ.
Those who have followed the game closely
believe that FftZsimmons will surprise
Gardner by his cleverneSs, and show that
his age and MANY battles have not affected
linn in the least. FitZsimmons must show
to the front, however lit the early rounds
of the contest. His friends look for him to
win within five rounds. while he Is strong
and fast In the long rawn-out battle
there are many who believe Gardner might
wear the Co-nishman down and win on
points if not with a knockout