The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-15


ruled fayorite at 2H to 1 and to 1. and at
these figures the Corbett cohorts snapped
up wagers with avidity. Corbett's friends
thought that at this price the mill was
good investment.
Shortly before o'clock the first prelim-
mary bout was put on. 1t was lO-round
20 between Frank Smith OF Los Angeles
and Harry Shandan OF San Rafael The
contest, which stirred up the crowd went
the limit and was called a draw. After a
brief wait the second preliminary was put
on. The battle was won by Evans in the
second round
Jeffries was the first to enter the ring, at
Oils o'clock. AS he jumped through the
ropes he got tremendous ovation. He
was followed quickly by Corbett, who re-
ceived the greater amount OF applause
Jeffries looked in splendid condition.
Corbett entered clad in long. white
robe, which made his face look pale,
Physically, however. he could not have
looked better.
Corbett's seconds were Yank Kenny, Sam
Berger, Pop Dare and Tommy Ryan, while
Jeffries was looked after by his brother
Jack, Billy Delaney, Bob Fitzsimmons
and Joe Kennedy,
Jeffries was introduced as champion OF
the world and was vigorously applauded.
Corhett was II troduced as james j. Corbett
of San Francisco ard was Ell Enthusiastically
cheered Eddie Graney, the referee. was
also introduced.
Jefries wore a black pair of trunks en-
twined with an American flag. Jedries
sat in his corner and calmly surveyed the
audience while waiting for Corbett to dis
robe. They adjusted the gloves and posed
for their pictures.
First Round-Jeffries started forcing Cor
bett around the ring with his powerful
left He missed tremendous left ana
Corbett saved himself by cinching but in
rally that followed Jeffries landed right
over Corbett's heart and followed this with
a left in the wind.
As soon as Jelfries was clear from clinch
he once more followed his man, but Corhett
landed right over the heart, which was
a light blow. Jeffres put powerful iett
blow on the side OF Corbetts head
In O. clinch just before time We called
Corbett tried to land u half-i.rm jolt on
Jeffries's heed. but the champion clevcrly
ciucked and avoided it. II was Jeifri's SIS
round end he showed speed and agility
that he has never displayed b. fore.
Second Round--Jeffries forced his left
glove into Corbett neck and Corbett made
a protest, which the referee ignored.
In breakaway JefSries landed a half-arm
left on Corbett neck
To avoid left swing Corbett rushed In
and clinched. After the break-away Cor
bett ceverly ducked another powerful
blow, but moment later Corbett received
a right and left on the body. Jefries
followed this with powerful blow under
the jaw.
Corbett landed light left, but in return
he received heavy half-arm Jolt In the
wind When time was called Corbett went
70 his corner plainly tired by his eXertions
In keeping of Jeffries's rushes, Instead
Of Corbett hitting Jeffries at will. Jeffries
hit him twice for one that he received.
Third Round-Jeffries came with fire
in his eye and landed heavy left on Cor
belts neck He followed Corbett around
the ring rapidly and landed another left
on Corbett's wind
Corbett in return landed only once on
Jeffries's wind In rally In Corbett's
corner Jeffries landed the heaviest blow
in Corbett's wind. Corbett hung on to
JefYries and made him mad 80 that JefSries
threw him of and gave him right on the
jaw.
Corbett landed once on Jeffres's face
but Jeffries retaliated with savage blows
on Corbett's left side and jaw. In rage,
Jeffries rushed his man to the ropes and
gave him two fearful punches right and
left just above the belt.
The gong sounded and saved Corbett
from further punishment, which he seemed
to be unabl to avoid His blows appar-
emily had no steam.
Fourth Round-Jeffriee darted out like
a bull and landed his right twice. once on
Corbett's wind. Jeffries's left hand glove
was split but the referee decided to let
it go
Jefries landed another half arm jolt
and followed this with powerful right
on the body, which was Furnishing blow.
Corbett in return was able to land only one
blow, which had no effect
Corbett continually clinched to save
himself, but received a heavy uppercut
and left which brought him to his knees.
He took the count OF nine on one knee.
AS he arose JefYries rushed to him and
landed powerful right over the heart.
The gong was welcome to Corbett
who skipped to his corner for refresh
merts. Corbett seemed plainly out
classed. and it appeared that he could
only last few rounds, Jeffries's seconds
changed the left mitt, which was split. which
gave little more rest to Corbett.
Fifth Round-Jeffries rushed in with a
right just over the belt. Corbett landed his
left on Jedries's jaw, but it only made him
laugh.
Jeffries in return planted another left
Just above the belt end in q. moment fol-
lowed it with another which plenty dis
tressed Corbett. He also hit Corbett with
right end left in the neck.
Sixth Round--Je fries came out with
rush crouching, and Corbett saved him
self by clinch. Jeffries followed him
around and gave him a hard left in the
mouth. Corbett again took nine seconds.
Jeffries met him with rush and caught
him in the mouth and twice in the wind
Corbett was manifestly groggy and hang
ing on for safety.
After a break he rushed in and was able
to deliver two good blows, but they did not
feaze the champion, who landed right and
left in the latter's corner. Corbett smiled.
but he was plainly In distress when the
gong came.