Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1897 — FITZ WINS THE FIGHT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FITZ WINS THE FIGHT

KNOCKS OUT CORBETT IN A LIVELY BATTLE. Corniahman la Loudly Cheered—Bis Crowd la Present— Estimated that at Least $500,000 Waa Staked ou the Beeult of the Contest. Championship la His. Robert Fitzsimmons was declared the winner in the big pugilistic match at Carson, Nev. The great arena filled rapidly and the streets adjacent to It were black with people. All the notable sporta of the continent were gathered together to see the battle of the century. When the crowd was first admitted, workingmen were still busily engaged in putting finishing touches on the arena. Half an hour after the gates opened there were about 1,000 people comfortably seated. They put in the time gazing with interest ou the platform where Corbett and Fitzsimmons were to fight for supremacy. The floor of the ring was of inch pine boards, closely drawn together and sprinkled liberalfy with resin. Fitzsimmons was the first to enter the ring. He came in bareheaded and wearing a Japanese bathing robe. A halfminute later “Pompadour Jim” followed. Tremendous cheering greeted the appearance of the fighters. Men who had traveled thousands of miles to witness the battle muttered “at last.” Behind Corbett

Were Charley White, Delaney and Jeffries, McVey, Joe Corbett, Billy Woods and A 1 Hampton. In Fitzsimmons’ corner were Martin Julian, Ernest Roeber, Stelzner and Hickey. Jimmy Colville acted as timekeeper for Corbett, L. M. Houseman timekeeper for Fitzsimmons, Billy Muldoon timekeeper for Dau Stuart. Billy Madden handled the gong. Time was called at 12:07. The lanky pugilist refused to shake hands with Corbett. The opening sparring was cautious, but the Cornishman soon began to force Corbett, trying a left swing. Fitzsimmons was the first to land a blow, but it was a light one. The weights of the men were not announced, but it was easily seen that Corbett was fully fifteen pounds heavier than iiis opponent. Fitzsimmons presented a magnificent muscular appearance. Corbett smiled at Fitzsimmons’ aggressiveness, and the fighting became furious. Twice in rapid succession did Corbett land on Fitzsimmons. There was a clinch, but a rapid breakaway. Corbett secured another advantage and landed a right swing upon Bob’s ribs. A clinch followed, and Fitzsimmons landed on Jim’s head. After this the exchanges were fast and furious. When Fitz landed on Corbett’s head the Californian said “Oh!” and laughed. Just ns the gong ending the first round sounded Gorbett landed ou Fitzsimmons' ribs. Round two opened with a clinch and a breakaway, without damage. Fitz soon put a left swing upon Corbett’s ribs. Fitzsimmons swung his left and right and landed lightly upon Corbett’s head. Both men showed great agility ami extreme lightness in fast work. It is estimated that not less than $500,000 changed hands all over the country on the result of the fight. Most of this money was wagered at Carson City, New York and San Francisco. Corbett wagered nearly $5,000 on himself in addition to the stake of SIO,OOO a side. Fitzsimmons did not bet any money, for the reason that he had none to bet. His stake money, even, was deposited by two New York and one Detroit sporting men. Martin Julian, his manager, is financially as bad off ns his brother-in-law. The fight was for a purse of $15,000 and a wager of SIO,OOO a side, the winner to take all. It was announced for the championship of the world, but as the championship of the world has never been technically held by one man, the title is not generally looked upon ns settled by ths fight. Long Distance Rider.

Fred Schinneer, the winner of the sixday bicycle race in Chicago. Telegraphic Brevities. The London (Eng.) City Council has decided to impose n license fee of SIOO on cigaratte venders in the hope of lessening the cigarette habit among the youths of the city. The cloth weavers employed in John and Janies big mill. Philadelphia, who struck because of a 10 per cent reduction, returned to work, a satisfactory agreement having been reached with Mr. Dobson. The 1 eruiont Marble Company of Proctor, Vt., has brought suit against William W. Winfree and George A. Sheehan of Washington to recover $19,535, alleged to be due for material used in the amusement hall of the National Soldiers’ Home at the capital. It is reported that Sir William Van Horne, president of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and Mr. Angus, president of the Bank of Montreal, have become associated with Gen. R. A. Alger, of Detroit, Secretary of War, in operating the Laurentide Pulp Company of Grand Mere, Quebec. The Pacific coast powder war is over. An agreement has been effected between the Atlantic and Pacific coast companies. Mr. Vanderlip', private secretary to the Secretary of the Treasury; Mr. Huntington, chief of the bond division, and Mr. Nesbitt, appointment clerk, have been appointed a board to have direction of examinations for promotion in the Treasury Department. Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court at Boston ordered the public sale of the Atlas Tack corporation, known as the tack trust, which is in the hands of a receiver. The, trust owns five mills and has $200,000 cash in hand besidaa a large sum in bills receivable.

ROBERT FITZSIMMONS.