The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-30
JACKSON WINS
y. In THE TENTH
BY KNOCKOUT
Fitzsimmons Helpless on
Ropes When His Manager
nm Throws in Sponge.
FAST AND FURIOUS MILL
Victor Always Has the Upper
(, Hand and Is in Line for
Leonard.
BY CHARLES f. MATHIsoN.

BY CHARLES #. MATHlSON.
4 Willie Jackson, who for years has been
a. contender for the lightweight title, last
night at Madison Square Garden elimi-
| mated from 1876 pound contention his
| nearest and most dangerous rival. Eddie
Fitzsimmons. Jackson outboXed. out
punched and outgeneraled his opponent
from the opening gong in the first round
TO the closing of the tenth, when he had
knocked FitZsimmons down twice and
left him helpless hanging on the ropes
as the gong ended the tenth session.
There was count over the fallen man
as he hung over the ropes because the
\, gong ended the tenth round three sec
onds after the final righthand punch on.
the. jaw that stretched Fitzsimmons'
nearly senseless on the floor and sent all
Sliis championship hopes glImmering.
The first bnockdown in the tenth
round, which occurred after two min
.'utes and twenty. seconds of boxing, was
achieved as a result OF one of the most
accurately placed right hand crosses
ever seen in the ring. Fitz had' rushed
Jackson to neutral corner and after
considerable feintlng the southpaw.
turned loose vicious left handler aimed
at Jacksons jaw. Jackson sidestepped.
and. shooting his right hand inside of
Fits circling left,he landed flush on the
point OF the chin. bringing FitZ to the
canvass with a jolt that raised cloud
OF rosin dust.
This was the blow that won the fight.
for although Fitz was pummelled fu-
rously to the close of the round and
was again flattened. yet after the first
knockdown he plainly was unable TO do
any aggressive work himself.
Morgan Acknowledges Defeat.
1t would have been impossible for
him TO have responded TO the bell for
the eleventh round, and his mana ger.
Dan Morgan. took the proper course in
acknowledging the defeat of his man.
Jackson unquestionably boxed In
I better form than he has even shown, and
his decisive victory over the rugged
Fitzsmmons has earned for the Harlem
lightweight championship match with
Benny Leonard There was not a dull
moment in the bout between Jackson
and Fftzsimmons. and the men boxed for
the most part fairly FitZ showed a
tendency to use his head against Jack
sons chin and Jackson retaliated by
pushing the heel of his glove against
Fitz's race. For this he was warned by
Referee Bill Brown and in the closing
rounds of the contest there was no repe-
tition OF the offence
While Jackson and Fftzsimmons were
putting on their gloves, Panama Joe
Cans, in evening clothes. assembled TO
the ring platform and received hand
some belt from Tex Richard. The belt
was said to BE emblematic OF the middle
weight championship of the negro race.
telegram from Billy Gibson an
nounced that Leonard would be pleased
TO meet any lightweight. In the world In
title bout in the Garden. Jackson
weighed 1921 pounds at p. NJ and
Fitzsimmons 1891 pounds. Neither
tipped the beam at 1875 pounds at 8
y. NJ.
The fight by rounds
ROUND ONE-Jackson was first 20 lead
putting light highlander TO Fits head.
furious exchange OF rights and let's Jackson
sent Fitzsimmons against the ropes with n
-tiff Highlander 10 the face. Fitz rallied
and mixed il merriiy with his opponent but
was unable TO get his heavy left hand punch
60 Jacksons jaw. They fought like a couple
OF Wildcats ali over the ring, and Jackson
had all To- better OF the exchanges, landing
ing to reach the point of the Jaw. Both
men In superb condition., and neithes
breathed hard at the close OF one Of the
fastest rounds ever in the Garden
ROUND TWO-Jackson was the aggrcsor,
forcing Fitz about the ring. peppering him
Hard in the ribs and on the face. Fttz
swung his trusty left with great force. but
Jackson ceverly blocked most az the at
tcmpts. They did considerable sparring, but
neither landed with effect, and were boxing
n; long range when the gong ended the
ROUND THREE-Fitz went 10 close quar-
.crs and for the first time landed his left sol
IDLY on Jackson's jaw. Jackson was mouen-
tarily staggered. but recovered quickly and
mixed II with Fltz in very exciting rally.
considerable ,iinching followed and this was
Followed by boxing AZ long range. at which
4fackson exceled. jackson manaecd 10 get
inside OF Fitzs short leads and reached
Fiz's face. Just before the gong ended the
,round Jackson rushed Fiz against the ropes
and pounded him hard on face and body:
fitz unable 20 escape the shower Of
blows until the bell sent him to his corner
ROUND FOUR-Fitz at once tried with his
ieft. but was cleverly blocked by jackson.
~ Ffcr trftte brfh sun 70 al
1cffect. In rally nj close quarters Jackson
ammered his man on the face and Fitz got
~ heavy lefthander In the body. sending
Shim against the ropes. jackson fought him
sFeH clear and they were handing each other
ltllcavy punches In The centre OF the ring AZ
bhe sound OF the gong. Referee Bin Brown
fsarned Jackson for putting the heel Of his
ROUND F1vE-Fits as the aegressor. and
hs shot his left out a number OF times
landed heavy Highlander on Fits nose,
ard during another mixup Brogn. again
Steadied Fits head by putting his left hand
on top and peppered him in the face with his
right. they wero smuggling vigorously at the
,,aong. with jackson having the better OF II.
ROUND S1X-F'ltz changed his tactics, and
uppercut with his left. and landing twice on
Jsckson's chin. jackson responded with a
series % riEhthanders 20 the face that
SosS pp e the sb6 5ops CAUSING @
clinch, and lay his head on Jackson's
A shoulder. bu, the latter pushed him awav,
body. Up 70 this time Fltz was utterly
unable 20 land his left with any effect on
his opponent.
ROUND SENEN--FHz drove several heavy
blows 20 the body. jackson seemed 20 tire
under the punishment. and backed away.
Fitz followed IN hs advantage with great
vigor. and pummelled Jackson effectively
until the gong ended tho round
ROUND EIGHT--Fitz opened operations
with rush. but Jackson, who had recov-
cred, met his opponent with volley OF right
y handers that kept him at bay. Jackson
Y NnEgered Fitz with two heavy righthanders
on the jaw and followed these up with n
fusilade OF blows that sent FItz staggering
against the ropes. Fitz recovered quickly
and was fighting hard az the gong. Just
before the bell sounded jackson dropped
fitz with inside right tho point Of tho
Jaw, putting him down fiat on his back FOR
the count az eight. AZ soon Fitz arose
IA jackson rprang on him and dealt him a
series OF furious blows on face and body, but
failed to drop him again. the gong coming
60 the aid of Fltz at time when he very
tired.
ROUND NfNE-1ackaon act sail for his
man and piled him with heavy rights 20 the
face and body, and while Fitz fought bach
fouragcously he continually on the re-.
rcIving end. Fits showed WEAKNESS In this
round. the heavy punches he had received
slowing him down. jackson was hammerlnp
tfyfn man hard ut the gong.
ROUND TEN--tachsou opened tho round