The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18

for a biz outlay, but Manager McCar-
ney, when he heard the yells for Fitz-
Simmons to so on. settled the question
then and there by taking matters into
his own hands. Whether he acted
wisely or not the future must tell
Demonstration for Fitz.
The stars OF the fight were slow in
making their appearance and the spec
tators amused themselves by throwing
money at BLACK Biu." who was hold
ing down Johnson's chair.
IL was 1880 o'clock when Jack John
son skipped. over the ropes and prompt
" had a writ served upon him by
Billy Leedom, a deputy sheriff. who
was formerly a pugilist. There was
feeble applause for the negro. Two min
utes later Bob FitzsImmons came down
the isle Nearly every man in the
house opened up and the demonstration
in honor Of the former champion lasted
several minutes.
Back OF Fitzsiinrnons were Young Cor
6ett. Tom O'Rourke, and Joe Rogers.
Johnson was looked after by Sandy
Fitzpatrick. BLACK Bill" and Sandy
Ferguson Referee Tommy keenan, pre-
scented Sandy Ferguson, Of Boston. who
challenged any man in the world Joe
Jeanette also hurled a def at any
man in the world
Fighting Dick" Hyland. of San Fran
cisco; Jack Blackburn and frankie Neil.
OF san Francisco. were introduced and
got good receptions.
Referee Declines Job.
Johnson wore blue trunks. while Fitz-
simmons had in addition to a long pair
Of f.-ls
flag. Fftzsimmons got another rousing
cheer when he stood up while John
son was almost ignored Referee Keen
an sprung a sensation when he made
a speech in which he said:
Gentlemen: The majority of YOU
don't know, but / have a little repu-
tation to sustain. 1 hear from a very
reliable source that Fitzsimmons has
broken his right arm. Now, unless
tlt< VIII stand for 4 physical examina-
ton, ] am done"
Fltzsimmons get TO the ropes and said.
Gentlemen and Friends: In sparrine
with Joe Jeanette last Monday, b.. hfi
my Old bum right and forced it back.
nave mad two operations performed
on IL, and a doctor in Paterson took tha
blood and pUs out If l am willing 10
take a chance don't see why the pub
lie Isn't
There was a yell of Good for You.
Bob, so on" when Fitz concluded:
Billy Mccartney. manager and match
maker of the club, then jumped into tbs
ring and announced that he would
referee the fight.
McCarrey signaled to Timexeeper Lew
Derlacher- and they were of.
The Joke in Detail.
Round 1-Fitz swung. missed and
clnehed. There was lots of Kidding.
with Fitz dancing away. johnson landed
his left twice 10 Bob's body. There was
yell when Fitz landed a swing on
Johnson's ear. Jack jabbed Fits face
with his left. and uppercut Bob on the
cheek with his left, when Bob ducked
and started 70 dance away. There was
very little to the round. Fitz boxed en-
tirely with his left hand, keeping nls
right over his chest, and making passes
with his left. There was feeble APP
plause when the men went to their cor
ners.
Round 2-Fitz started to shift and
stopped. Johnson swung his right "a
Bobs face, and threw him hard Fitz
took count of five and got up. John
son swung his right TO Bob's body. and
when they came together hard Fitzslm,
mons fell To the floor without being
struck a blow. Fitz rolled over and ovei
on the noor, and was apparently In
such a state of collapse that Referee
Mccartney put his Crms around the old
man and led him to his corner. 1t was
about as big a barney" as was ever
foistcd On a Philadelphia public, with
FftZsimmons TO blame.
During the four and one-half minutes
| that the men faced each other there
were not three hard blows struck.