The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-13

Months ago he let II be known that he
was getting ready for another champion
shin fight. He said he was training daily.
and his appearance IN the ring az san
Francisco bore him out. II was so strict
IL asht on is merits that Corbett was
conceded ali the credit due him for max
inz the night ne did asaIns; an unbeat-
able opponent.
The fight has left Corbett vlrh the right
to claim that he IS second oniy to Jefries,
Technically FitzsimHncns and sharkey
have a right 10 dispute that ciaim- Bot
taking the men on their present form. Il
must be admitted that Corbett looks pref
ty good.
II the most Interesting heavy weight
match were 70 be made now 10 would Be
between Corbett and Fitzsimmons- The
men who saw Corbctt last week found
him marvel Of health and strength. he
impressed a man as good enough % beat
almost everything except a wonder.
No doudt Fitzslmmons sould have bis
following II he were 70 face corofts again
but some interesting news Is leaking out
about the Cornizhman. u is 20 the effect
that his age IS getting IN SIS work and
that As a fighter he II al in.
Fitzsimmons' sudden departur; from the
camp % Jeffries week before the nght
has been explained. II was not due TO The
fact that Jesries refused 70 box with him.
according 20 a reliable informant. u was
becauze Fitz could not offer even fair op-
position q Jenries The few times they
put on the gloves Fstz became quickly
wlndod. He could Mt put up fairy
interesting zparrinE exhibition with ;hs
big boileFmake-. HIS legs refused 70 shsf;
aoout as II ths old DAYS. bis speed va
gone ana ne coui4 not hit Whether this
was due 20 the fact TIA, he ID nor keep
IN condition Or 81 the mar. q axe in the
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