The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-26
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the break away iTitzsimnions brought his
left up TO the chin with much force, but
was driven back by a hard right under
the heart. a quick exchange followed,
and the crowd did not fail TO note that
there was more force behind the young
ster's blows and that he was not injured
by the gloves of the champion
Out of the Crouch.
This sort OF work pleased Jeffries, and
for a moment he came out OF his crouch.
This apparently was exactly what F'ltz-
simmons had been hoping for. He teased
the big fellow into leading a. LETT. Fltz-
simmons moved his head so as TO escape
the full force OF the blow and then swung
a. tremendous right that landed squarely
on Jeffries's neck. Such blow as This
Fitzsimmons had never landed on any op-
ponent without sending him to the mat.
The gong changed a second after the
blow landed Fltzsimmons. walking 10
his corner, stopped for an instant and
looked back to see what effect his smash
had had upon Jeffrlcs. He was surprised
TO see the big fellow smiling and FULLY
at case. There was nothing about him
to indicate that he had been even shaken
by the forco of the blow.
Jcffriess seconds cautioned him
against permitting F'ltzsimmons 10 decoy
him out Of his crouch. and when he went
10 the center for the fourth round he was
back in tho position assumed at the be-
ginning of the fight. This round opened
as did most of the others. Fi;zsimnons
walked boldly In, swinging for the ribs,
only 10 run against Jeffries's iibboom
left which smashed into his fare again.
bringing the crimson 10 his nose and
lips Jeffries was quick on his feet and
forced FitHsimmons buck. driving his left
TO the ribs and Then bringing il up to
the Jaw. F1tzsimmons shook his head.
plainly showing that lie did not like the
treatment. Ilo hooked JcffrIes on the
chin without effect. then drove in a
right and left to the stomach. causing the
fol 10 tTln nrh Ifff frin yUnC u
and again showed his Willingness 10 swap
punches.
Toe TO toe and body to body the two
gladiators stood, each swinging both of his
fists, Fitzsimmons landed a hard right
on the ear. while Jcffres scored a hard
cr LETT TO the stomach and then drove
his right with much force to the temple,
Fitzsimmons WAS persistent. but was
oyermatched. Jeffries's blows were
heavier than his. and do tho best that
he could the champion was compelled tc
give ground under the onslaught OF his
gigantic opponent, The round closed
with the crowd OH It's feet cheering the
newcomer.
At the opening OF the firth round Fitz-
'feinted with his right aud then SWUNG
his left which cut u long aud deep cash
over JcffricEs eye. Jeffries was not
dazed. but was surprised. Fiizsimmons
took advantage Of this and sma shed IN
two heavy left blows 10 his opponents
chin. Any one of these blows would
have been sufficient tu distress another
but they had no other effect upon Jcf-
fries than to cause him 10 fight wildly
A call from his corner stcadioJ the bic
fellow, and be drove Fizsimnons back
swinging his huge arms like piston rods
He lodged Il heavy right hand blow un-
der Fitzsimmons' heart and then ac-
ceptcd left to tho face In order that
he might land a similar blow FitzsIm-
mons slipped TO The floor. bul was quick
~ on his feet. Jefirics backed him clear
across the ring, placing three Icfts on
hl: mouth. Just as the gong sounded
fltZSmwons Strengthened the big follow
up with heavy blow immediately over
the heart. THIS WAS the hardest round
Of Tie battle and the only thus far IN
which titzsimnons had an even break
Nncn they went 10 tEcir corners Il was
seen Lhat JeftrieS was in no manner dis
tressed. Tho betting had changed and
JeffrieS money WAS offered In great
qnantties without favor being asked
FltZSimmons opened the sixth round
forcing Jefflics along tho ropes Tho.
champion inade two very wild left swings
attempting 10 persuade .Tcffries 10 gIVc
him an opening for his right The bis:
fellow fell into the trap. and the blow
that lie received just below the point of
The JAW could Ec heard in all parts of
me arena IL staggered him for u mo-
ment but as the gong sounded hc was
sun fighting with much vim and fun of
blows in This round which Was all in
favor OF .hc champion.
Nearing the End.
f'itzsimmons. hoping and apparently
expecting To follow up the advantage
opened The seventh with Il solid left TO