Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-20
THE PUGIl.ISTS.
Bob Fitzsimmons and His Mat
 rimonial Ventures

Now Said to Be Another Actress Than
 the One First Mentioned-Joe Wal
 colt Almost Meets With Defeat
 Young Peter Jackson Puts It All
 Over Him.
 Chicago, June 2O.-The amateur cupids who have attempted to arrange nuptials for Bob FsitZsimmons have clashed upon the identity of the bride elect. Some fling the airy wreath upon the curls of Bertha Darrell. and others hand the spray of orange buds to Julia Clifford Neither young woman has ever been known to break down during the second act of musical comedy be- cause their names have been mentioned in type, and the Cornishman's gener- osity in permitting the three syllables of his patronymic to rest in column rules unchallenged is not questioned Neither the big Oornishnnan nor Miss Darrell will deny the rumor. That is strange, in view of this romantic quota ton: "Yes, I am engaged" said E1tz- simmons, "to the sweetest little woman in the world I met Miss Clifford only 8 few days ago. had known two or three other members of the company and attended the performance at Mo Vlcker's several times. I fell in love with Miss Clifford as she appeared be- fore the footlights, and when I met her personally my early impression was confirmed, and I asked her to marry me. She consented, and I put the en- gagement ring upon her finger last night" Fitzsimmons is making the most of his opportunities before leav- ing for San Francisco, where he will train Jeffries. He will be very busy then.
 Portland, Ore, June 2O-One of the greatest pugilistic encounters the Pa cific coast has seen in many moons was fought here Thursday night, the principals being Joe Walcott, hitherto the undisputed welterweight champion, and Young Peter Jackson, the ebony hued Ethiopian who has been making fast strides forward within recent years. There has been mooted ques- ton for some time as to the relative merits of these two dusky skinned ri- vals, but the talent has been largely of the notion that Jackson did not have the staying powers of Walcott, while his punches have never been regarded as particularly hurtful.
 The battle Thursday night went 20 rounds and the decision, an even break, did not please the hosts who thought Jackson won and who believed that he was Justly entitled to the award.
 Referee Jim Neils said he could not see where Jackson earned the honors, as the most of the fighting the fore part of the battle was cut out by Wall colt He admitted that Jackson had 8 distinct lead towards the close.
 The argument did appear to lean to- wards the eastern representative dur ing the first ten rounds, for Jackson, as has always been his wont, played a foxy, waiting game, and Instead of go- ing after his opponent made the latter come to him.
 Walcott did most of the leading up to the 18th round, but after that Jack son changed his tactics and assumed the aggressive. He found no difficulty in landing on Walcott and his blows seemed to be not only excellently timed but delivered with stinging force and in that part of Joe's anatomy where his greatest weakness existed.
 From the 10th round to the close of the engagement Wa1cott clinched at every exchange to avoid punishment. He appeared to be in mortal dread of Jackson's blows and the latter unques- tionably demonstrated his superiority as ring tactician.
 The battle wound up in whirlwind fashion, Jackson fighting like verit- able fend to score a Knockout. He had his man all but 'in'' when the gong l sounded. That the spectators expected to hear Jackson declared the winner was evinced by the shouts of disap- proval which greeted the decision of a draw.
 walcott admitted after the fight that he never faced such 8 surprise before. He is confident, however, he can de- feat Jackson, and says he did not train for a long mill, as he thought he could dispose of his adversary inside of 12, or 15 rounds at the outside.