The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-03-26
Young COrbett Lost the Decision
Last Night.
James Britt Won in the Twentieth
Round After Hare
Fighting.
WAS WINNER ALL THROUGH

San Francisco, March 26.-James
Britt, of California was given the de-
cision last night over Vim. Rothwell.
better known Is young Corbett" of
Colorado. in twenty round contest
at woodward's Pavilion.
Up to the seventeenth round Cor
belts advantage was apparent, but in
that round Britt rallied and rained
right and left blows ON various por-
tions of Corbett's anatomy, forcing
the champion to clinch to save him.
self.
The styles Of the two boxers were
entirely distinctive. Britt fought for
the body most of the time, while
Corbett devoted his attack to the head,
face and jaw. Britt weighed just 1879
pounds, but Corbett's weight was not
made public, though it is understood
he was at least pound and q half be-
low the agreed weight, 1870 pounds.
Both men fought hard in every
round. Britt, in his crouching atti-
tude, was able to guard his stomach
effectively, though Corbett was able
to land hard on his head and jaw. In
the tirst few rounds Britt found the
Denver mans stomach repeatedly,
though his blows lacked steam. Cor
bett was never in danger of being
knocked out.
1t was without doubt the greatest
fight fought in California. Britt's
ability to assimilate punishment and
his endurance were simply marvellous.
At no time during the twenty rounds
did Britt break ground. He always
brought the fight to Corbett, who was
breaking ground and clinching most of
the time. Britt was heavily punished
yet was at all times willing to take
more, and finally outgamed the cham
pion.
San Francisco was fight mad. Wild
scenes were enacted at woodward's
pavilion. The climax was reached
when the doors of the newly remod-
eled pavilion were thrown open to the
public. Since this morning a vast
throng had stood in line awaiting the
sale of general admission tickets. BY
nightfall the line contained thousands
and extended for several blocks in
either direction. Mounted policemen
were compelled to use their clubs, ana
at times they We're swept aside like so
much chat before the wind. When
the bell summoned the principles in
the main event to the center of the
ring, there were about sc, 900 people
in attendance and an equal number
outside.
The club officials stated that the re-
oeipts would total about $50, 900 the
greatest amount ever contested for by
fighters of Corbett's and Britt's coli
bre.
There was little change in the bet
ting situation. Corbett was as pro-
nounced favorite at odds which fiuc-
tuated from 10 to to 10 to 81.
Corbett wsgered 81, 500 against ST.
500 that he would be returned the
winner. while Britt placed $500
against 5000 on his own chances.
At 900 young Corbett" was the
first to enter the ring. He was clad
in blue and white sweater and had
both hands bandaged.
Britt was accorded an ovation which
lasted several minutes.
Referee Gray entered the ring and
after shaking hands with both men,
brought them to the centre of the ring
and gave them their instructions.
1t was announced that the fight
would be a twenty round contest, and
Marquis Of. Queensberry rules, the
men to break by order of the referee.
Oorbett's seconds were Harry Tut
hill. Tim McGrath aud 8. Otis. Britt
was looked after by "Spider" Kelly,
Frank Rafael and Curt Richardson.