Fitzsimmons Defeats Maher in Texas Ring Clash
After a dramatic confrontation in Texas, Fitzsimmons defeats Maher with a sharp exchange, remains world champion, and calls for immediate challenges at any time or place. Maher concedes and vows to fight again, while Corbett issues a broad challenge and names London, England, or Australia as potential venues.
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Quinn
Peter
Maher
Fitz
Julian
Fitzsimmons
Texas
el Paso
Texas Rangers
Mexico
England
Australia
South Africa
Corbett
London
Corbett Ready to Fight Fitz Anywhere and in Chicago
Chicago February 21 James J Corbett announces willingness to meet Fitz anywhere and in Chicago to finalize arrangements. He posts a $1000 forfeit as a guaranty of good faith and says Fitz is the best man for the match with no excuses for the maker.
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Chicago
Maker
Fitz
Corbett
Buck Connelly
Quinn
Maher
Howard Hacket
Tom O’rourke
Tom
Billy Naughton
Fitzsimmons
Parson Davies
George Siler
Lanky Bob Fitzsimmons Rise From Mining Districts to Fame
Robert Fitzsimmons a Celtic born boxer from Cornwall who moved to New Zealand and then California. He learned boxing as a blacksmith in New Zealand, defeating Herbert Slade and Jim Crawford and Jim Slavin in early bouts before rising to prominence in the late 19th century.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Robert
Cornwall
New Zealand
Antipodes
Pacific Ocean
California
Fitzsimmons
Jim Slavin
Hall
Denver Ed Smith challenges Fitzsimmons for world title
Cincinnati Feb 21 Ed Smith famed for beating Joe Goddard and others challenged Fitzsimmons for the championship of the world. The meeting may be private or public per Fitzsimmons preference with a purse ranging from 5000 to 20000 dollars per side.
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Cincinnati
Denver
Ed Smith
Joe Goddard
Choynski
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Corbett looming as Fitzsimmons opponent in Chicago talk
Corbett potential opponent for Fitzsimmons dominates Langtry behind the scenes chatter. Julian and Fitzroaring push for a bout with a money purse or glory while Maher and Maher supporters discuss performance. Public skepticism and speculation color the boxing scene.
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Fitzsimmons
Julian
Fitzsimmons and Corbett feud over world title and fiery bouts
Corbett sent a bold telegram to Fitzsimmons in Langtry Texas proposing a title fight anywhere for any amount. The article recounts Fitzsimmons battles including Hall, Upham, Dempsey, Cougle, Maher, and Choynski, noting police halts in Boston and the controversial 1894 era clashes and promos surrounding the world heavyweight championship pursuit.
Fitzsimmons Boxing Travels and Fights Across Two Continents
A historical account traces Bob Fitzsimmons early career from 1880 in New Zealand with multiple knockouts to 1894 in the United States. It covers defeats of Cooper Murphy Brimsmead Greentree Randall Fagar Conway Ellis and West in New Zealand, debut in California against Billy McCarty, then fame in New Orleans. It details notable bouts with Dempsey Maher Hall Maddon Kellar Creedon and others, including a dramatic 1893 Hall knockout and the 1894 Maddon tournament confrontation. The narrative frames Fitzsimmons rising status as a premier prizefighter in America and his evolving tactics against top rivals.
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Fitzsimmons
Arthur Upham
Dempsey
Abe Cougle
Cougle
Dreamland
Minneapolis
Hall
Twin City
Pritchard
Costello
Peter Maher
Olympic Club
Maher
Kellar
Buffalo
N. Y
Bob
Choynski
Boston
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Joe
Fitz
New Zealand
Mace
Cooper
Murphy
Brimsmead
Greentree
Randall
Fagar
Conway
Ellis
Professor West
America
Billy McCarty
California
Rockies
New Orleans
Audubon Club
New England
Pusilism
Buffalo, N. Y
Billy Madden
Exposition Building
Ftzsimmons
Frank Kellar
Ypsistanti
Corbett
Creedon
Rising
Maher’s boxing ascent from Dublin to American rings
The text traces Maher’s rise from Dublin bouts against local pugilists to professional milestones in the United States. It details fights with J E Sullivan and Martin O’Hara in Dublin, early pro debut v Jim O'Doherty, later clashes with Alf Bowman and Joe McAuliffe, and a London bout with Gus Lambert. It notes major wins and defeats including Fitzsimmons and Goddard, with stints in Philadelphia New York Boston and Baltimore.
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Guinness
Dublin
Maher
Tony Sage
Rotunda
Sackville Street
J. E. Sullivan
England
Joe McAuliffe
San Francisco
Gus Lambert
Canada
Pelican Club
London
New York
Bubbles Davis
Ariel
Philadelphia
Jim Daly
Peter
Jack Fallon
Brooklyn
Niblo’s Garden
Fallon
Fred Woods
Tom Lynch
Jack Smith
Sailer Brown
Madison Square Garden
Joe Godfrey
Fitzsimmons
Val Flood
Roby
Ind
Tom Johnson
Nick Burley
Jack McAuliffe
George Godfrey
Music Hall
Boston
Frank Craig
Harlem
Peter Courtney
Kinetoscope Fame
Jim Hall
Armory
Jerry Slattery
Baltimore
Bob Marshall
Coney Island
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Corbetts
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Steve
Maspeth
Maher’s Record and Ireland Born Boxer’s Pugilistic Start
Peter Maher, a Galway native born in 1879, built a boxing record after beginning his career in Ireland. The report notes his height and weight as he pursued success against strong opponents.
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Peter Maher
County Galway
Ireland
Shipping News Cleared Steamers and Schooners
Shipping news lists steamers and schooners with routes and masters. Vessels include Sylvania Warr Liver Angleman Lewis Peruvian Calvert Gate City Googins Savannah via Philadelphia Essex Bond Spartan Crowell Philadelphia lerman Winter Nickerson Marguerite Dickson St John N B Andrew Burnham Berrio New York.
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Gate City
Googins
Savannah
Richardson & Barnard
Essex
Bond
Baltimore
Norfolk
A. M. Graham
H. M. Whitney
Hallett
New York
Lebanon
Robinson
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Keystone
Sylvania
Warr
Angleman
Lewis
Liverpool
Peruvian
Calvert
Glasgow
Spartan
Crowell
Lerman Winter
Nickerson
Marguerite
Dickson
St. John
N. B
Andrew Burnham
Berrio
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Corbett After
James J
Lanky
Langtry
Tex
Haymarket Theatre
Maher-Fitzsimmons
Hall-Fitzsimmons
Sydney
Jem Mace
Avood
Don Riordan
Syracuse
Dan Stuart
Dallas
Hot Springs
Juerez
Fitz Simmons
James Farrell
Newark
Williard Zender
Anniston
Crescent City Athletic Club
James Hall
Jack Hickey
Frank
Fasso
Sted Maher
Robert Fitzsimmons Bidiget
Uae
Shipping News
Warren Line
Angioman Sachem Sagamore
Norseman
Kansas
Michigan
Angioman
Charlestown
I & CO
Fiten
American Line
Southampton
St. Paul
Fender
Havre
Paris
Secord
International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Cunard Line
State St
Alexander Martin
Red Star Line
Antwerp
E. A. Adams & CO
Cor
Broad St
Merchants & Miners Transportation
Newport News
Providence
Nort
Tenn. & Ga
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Line
Kanawha
Southern R. R
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Cumberland Gap
Battery Wharf
Uptown
Washington St
J. W. McCloskey
A. D. Stebbins
W. P. Turner
J. C. Whitney
Traffic
Sawvainn Aei
Central of Georgia Railway
Plant System
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
NEW York & Ocean Steamship CO
New England & Savannah Steamship
Lewis Wharf
A. Dew. Sampson
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Chaveston
Wilmington
Fr. P. Wing
Central Wharf
ER. B. Sampson
Southern Pacific Company
Morgan Line
Arizona
New and
Old Mexico
Colorado
E. E. Currier
N. E
State Street
Edwin Hawley
Broadway
Yarmouth
N. S
Nova Scotia
J. F. Spinney
Chatham St
Sachem
Hoosac Tunnel
Custom House
Warren & CO
Milk St
Angloman
Vier
Hoosac Tunag
Agenta
Mili St
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