The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-26
Fight at San Francisco Last Night Was Greatest Ever
 Witnessed in California
CITY WAS FIGHT MAD AND
 THRONGS SAW CONTEST
Endurance and Ability to Asslmlate Punishment Shown By the Cali fornian Were Considered
 Simply Marvellous.

San Francisco, March 25.-James Britt of California was given the decision to- night over William Rothwell, better known as Young Corbett," of Colorado, In twenty-round contest at Woodwards s pavilion.
 Up to the seventeenth round Corbett's advantage was apparent, but in that round Britt rallied and rained right and left blows on various portions of Cor bett's anatomy, forcing the chamuion to clinch to save himself. The styles of the two boxers were entirely distinctive. Britt fought for the body most of the time, while Corbett devoted his attack for the face, head and jaw. Britt weigh ed just 129 pounds, but Corbetts weight was not made public, though 1t is under stood he was at least a pound and half below the agreed weight, 190 pounds Both fought hard in every round Britt in his crouching attitude was able to guard his stomach effectively, though Corbett was able to land hard on his head and jaw. In the first few rounds Britt found the Denver mans stomach repeatedly, though his blows lacked steam. It was without doubt the greatest fight fought in California.
 Britt's Endurance Marvellous.
 Britts ability to assimlate punishment and his endurance were simply marvel ous. At no time during the twenty rounds did Britt break ground. He all ways brought the fight to Corbett, who was breaking ground and elinching most of the time. Britt was heavily punished, yet was at all times willing to take more, and finally out-gamed the champion.
 San Francisco tonight was fight mad Wild scenes were enacted at Woodward s pavilion. The climax was reached when the doors of the newly remodelled pavilion were thrown open to the public. Since this morning a vast throng stood in line awaiting the sale of general admission tickets. By nightfall the line contained thousands and extended for several blocks in either directon. Mounted policemen were compelled to use their clubs and at times they were swept aside like so much chaff before the wind.
 When the bell summoned the men to the center of the ring there were about 5000 persons in attendance and an equal mum Der outside The club officials stated that the receipts would total about $4OOOO, the greatest amount ever contested for by fighters for Corbetts and Britts calibre
 Both Weigh Under 13o.
 Both pugilists weighed in at Harry Cor bett''s saloon tonight and failed to oudge the bars at the 130-pound notch.
 At $40 Young Corbett was the first to enter the ring He was clad in a blue and white sweater, and had both hands bandaged. After being cheered he at once took his seat and proceeded to read numerous telegrams which he re- ceived.
 Al 9.45 D. m Britt entered the ring.
 Rritt was accorded an ovation which lasted several minutes. Jimmy looked a bit worried, but it was seen that his physical condition was good in spite Of the low weight
 Immediately afterwards Corbett was introduced His reception did not suffer in comparison with the ovation accorued the local favorite.
 Referee Graney entered the ring and after shaking hands with both men, brought them to the center of the ring and gave them their instructions
 It was announced that the fight would be a twenty round contest, Marquis of Oueensbury rules, the men to break by order of the referee.
 Fight By Rounds.
 Round After maneuvering for an opening Corbett let out with a left twice, but Britt cleverly tucked them. Two similar attempts went wild as did straight left by Britt for the face. Both then missed uppercuts, a right by Corbett landed on Britt's left ear They were try ing to mix it in intighting. Quick as d flash Britt then hooked Corbett with his left and followed with right and left to jaw. They then clonched. Corbett plant ed a left swing to Jimmy's ribs and missed a left swing on the face. mo- ment later, however, Corbett caught Britt on the face. They then went to a mixup and the gong sounded. Careful fighting marked this round with Britt having slightly the best.
 Round 2.-They closed in and Britt tried with left and right for the face, but Cor bett blocked them. Again they mixed it Britt putting his left hard to the body. He almost hoored the champion with a fearful left to the body. Corbett fought back wildly and received a left swing to the jaw that nearly put him to the floor. Corbetts face took a worried look. He rushed in but was met with a straight left to the body that sent him back to the ropes They closed in and Corbett missed several vicious left and right swings for the jaw. Britt jabbed with straight left to the face and Corbett swung right hard twice to Britts kidneys. The second blow was a hard one. They mixed it and Corbett planted his right and left on Britts jaw. The bell rang and the seconds ran in and separated the men. CorDett nad all the better Of the infghting and Britt was warned by his seconds to keep his distance. Corbett had a slight lead in this round
 Starts With a Mix.
 Round 3.-They went on a mix, both missing lefts for the head. Corbett swung a left to Jimmys ear and Britt was wild with a left swing for the jaw. Britt jab- bed Corbett to the face with left in mix. Corbet pushing Jimmy to his knees Britt was up quickly and drove a straight left to the body. They again mixed 1t with the result that Corbett put in hard left to the face. Britt then blocked a straight for the body. They came to close quarters and Corbett swung a short-arm right to the face and left to the nose. Britt did not relish this style of fighting and was backed against the ropes, Cor bett getting in good right to the face They exchanged rights to the face and