The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

again in the fourth, which Fitzsimmon
opened with an attempt TO take III,
lead He forced Corbctt for few seconds
for his pains. There was cllnch anc
Fitzsimmons goaded Corbett in the ribs
to which the champion responded with 6
light right TO the jaw. t'itzslmmon:
smiled but backed away, Corbett follow
| ing rapidly after him, Corbett danced
| In and out and snapped hard left tc
the chin Fitzsimmons was angry anc
swung wild, falling out OF position. Cor
bett took quick advantage and landed
| the heaviest blow Of the fight up to thi.
time on Fltzsimnons's right ear. 1t was
distressing blow and Fitzsimmons did
not steady himself for several seconds
! Then he led with his left and clinched.
Corbett was the master of the situa-
tlon. and as no forced his opponent away
tltzsifnmons made no attempt TO conceal
| his distress. He rushed into ciinch and
| endoavored to best his opponent at in
lighting. But at this he found Corpe.t
right at home with o. knowledge OF wrest-
ing that was surprising.
Playing With Lanky Bob.
Corbett was playing with Fitzslmmons
much as cat plays with q mouse, and
as they broke away he raped his op-
poaent with q hard right to the heart
whipped his right into the ribs with ali
his force. Swinging Fitzsimmons half
around. ho drove his left to the law and,
working his arms like piston rods, re-
peated tho blow. F1t6simmons staggered
as he went back to his corner while Cor
bett showed absolutely no sign OF dis
tress.
Julian and his other seconds worked
hard over Eit2simmons during the min
ute's lntermission and sent him out for
the nth round somewhat refreshed Fitz-
simmons rushed and ran into a left Jolt
TO tho chin that caused him to clinch
SOTDetC drove a heavy rlpli In fho
region OF the heart and Fitzsinmons's s
arms fell TO his side. A second blow
to Fitzsimmons's body seemed to wake
him up and he landed heart punch
that failed to do much damage.
Tho best that could be said OF Fit5-
simmons was that he took his punish
point OF the game Corbett was demon
stTatmg his superiority, In the clinches
With his forearm against his opponents
throat he forced his head back, and then
to the body or to the face. Fitzsinmons
was bleeding freely, a fact that caused
the spectators to clnmor for a knockout.
Twice Corbett Jabbed Fltzsimmons on
the nose with his left and the Cornish
man was almost ready to take the final
nap. Then came sharp admonitlon
from Corbett's corner. Delaney grasp
Ing one of the ropes of the ring, leaned
with his head far forward toward the two
contestants.
Tim, jim" he shouted. "take your
ume! Don [ let him fool your
This cry from his corner for a mo-
ment seemed 10 anger Corbett. He
stepped back, looked at Delaney, and then
rushed forward and In quick succession
Ianded two let's and a right, jarring
Fitzsimmons from tho top of, his head to
his feet. Fitzsimmons, attempting to
drive in a punch to the heart, fell into
clinch, His eyes wore bali dazed and
he was SO distressed that his breath was
kissing through his teeth,
Mrs. FItZSimmOns had SpT1IDr 70 her
feet and was shouting instructions to tho
men who were handling her husband AS
the bell sounded and gave to FitSsimmons
another chance she sent a messenger to
his corner and told him to change his
method of fighting. Corbett stood in the
middle of the ring, showing no distress.
on his face and without red spot show
fng on his body.
Fitzsimmons came up for the sixth
round still showing the effects of the
sions. His first move looked as II lie
were willing to lose the fight on a foul
lie rushed to clinch. throw his forearm
across Corbett's throat. and, exerting all
until some at the ring side feared that
his neck would be broken, The referee
sprang forward and parted the two an
tngonists. while the cry OF "Foul!' went
up Siler evidently thought no great dam
age had been done and motioned for the
men to get into action.
Corbett was enrnged, and with his first
lead got Eftzsimmons with a heavy right
to the chin. They clinched and az they
broke away Corbett again sent his op-
ponent's head back with a fearful right
uppercut F1tzsimmons was dazed and
Sorbett had no difficulty then in landing
4 second right full on the mouth. spat-
tering Ffzsimmons's blood all about the
ring.
Again Delaney spraug to his feet and
again the warning cry was given, Take |
your time, Jiml Don't be in hurryl"
As he shouted Corbett drove in right |
and LEFT to the face. FItzsimmons was
too weak to make a fair Defense and he
vas utterly unable to assume the Often |
5iye. All he could do was to save him |
self In tho clinches. When he was
.orced to break he stood with his legs |
ar apart, assembling all his strength to |
teep his feet.
Mysterious Warning.
Corbett landed n right to the chin and |
fell to the floor, He rested |
On his knee while the referee slowly |
counted the seconds. Corbett walked u |
mysterious warning from his corner to |
AXE his time. These suggestions were |
beyond the power Of the spectators to
Fitzsimmons, unable to protect himself,
apparently could have been knocked out |
It any time Corbett wished to land the
inal punch Instead of taking advantage
II his long lead Corbctt kept away. He !
rev back wheneyer an opening present.