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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
6
The bout ends in a swift 40 second knockout as Hawkins flattens Flaherty with a decisive shot to the chin. Brady promises more rounds after a tense exchange and Governor Sadler hails the contest as the finest seen.
Billy Smith of Boston and George Green of San Francisco fought a tough match in which Green outpointed and outpunched Smith. Smith faded after the twelfth round, claiming a recent arm fracture and potential heart trouble. Green dominated after rounds two to four and finished strong.
The long bout featured Billy Jordan challenging for Sullivan, Corbett and Fitzsimmons aides in the corners, and timekeepers from Chicago and Boston. Fitzsimmons refused to shake hands, stirring a chorus of hisses and cheers as the fight wore on. Corbett pressed with sharp left drives, while the sponge finally signaled the finish in the twelfth round amid disputed blows and betting odds.
Fitzsimmons returns to town with Martin Julian after victory celebration. He visits United Press headquarters and rebukes a Chicago Associated Press report claiming he suffered a hemorrhage and was dangerously ill. He remains composed and playful, questioning the sensational exclusive story.
The account praises Fitz for defeating Sullivar and notes Corbett avoided harm until the finish. It credits Fitz with hard punching and the victory, calling it the greatest contest in the game.
Al Smith remained reticent after the match while praising Hitz as a tough opponent. He said no man with a weak heart could endure the punishment Jim delivered in the opening rounds.
Corbett reached Frisco by special train at 10 o clock tonight marking a notable arrival in the city.
George W. Tuohey of the Sporting Review credits Fitzsimmons with craftiness and luck that sealed a win over Corbett. He notes Fitzsimmons appeared awkward yet was lightning in action and earned a $33,000 payoff from his decisive blow, predicting more big earnings ahead.
Steve Brodie said the result surprised him as Corbett appeared likely to win. He described a remarkable battle with Fitzsimmons taking heavy punishment and hoped the decision reflected the best man. He noted losing his money and praised Fitzsimmons for his effort.
Ike O'Neil Weir, former world featherweight champion, hails Fitz as a supreme hitter and ranks him above Corbett in punching power. He calls Corbett clever but inferior to Fitz in power.
The article details Fitzsimmons daily routine from 8 am breakfast to late evening sparring. The Australian boxer rises, runs to town, trains with bag work, wrestling, and sparring sessions, then rests and eats a light supper before retiring. No one gave him orders.
The fighters pursued a $15 000 purse with $10 000 stakes and 15 percent of kinetoscope receipts for the world title. Corbett and Fitz received about large sums for writing and preliminary work. Corbett’s expenses ran high. Shaw’s Springs board for the Corbett party totaled near $1 000 and a handball court cost $450, plus transport costs from New...
Boxing crowds at the depot witnessed the Frisco special as Corbett defeated Fitzsimmons with bets riding high. Paris mutuels paid 13.50 to 1 on the Fitzsimmons Hawkins combo. Prominent bets and earnings were discussed, noting Corbett’s rising tour income and prior year windfalls.
Spectators returned as the bout resumed featuring Martin Flaherty of Lowell Massachusetts and Pat Hawkins of San Francisco. The two lightweights took to the ring in a fast exchange, trading punches and speed before the action paused.
The text notes Fitzsimmons has been linked with Corbett and that the Australian has earned substantial money. It states expenses reached about $2000 since arriving at Carson, suggesting a high-stakes boxing-related arrangement.
In 1894 Bob Fitzsimmons recalls a defining moment on a Coney Island piazza as he re collects the start of his boxing career. The anecdote is told in a solemn earnest tone with his pet lion Nero nearby. He pauses when words fail and strikes Nero to fill the silence.
On December 2, 1896 in San Francisco Tom Sharkey defeated his unnamed challenger after a foul in the eighth round. The bout ended with Sharkey securing the win in a competitive match.
The record lists Corbett’s bouts from 1886 including wins over Eiseman Daly Brennan Donaldson Costello Miller and Smith and a string of Choynski clashes in California and nearby, plus a late 1889 emergency nine by the police in Fairfax and Benicia. An editor’s note mentions Bob Fitzsimmons and a letter from New Zealand parents seeking aid.
The Chicago boxer Tommy White and Philadelphia’s Billy Whistler battled twenty rounds at 1% pounds for a $1500 purse at the Meyer Athletic Club. The match was described as the cleverest boxing from start to finish and ended in a draw by the referee.
In New York Spike Sullivan of Boston defeated Mike Leonard of New York in a 25 round main bout at a Broadway Athletic Club double bill. Earlier wins included George Ross over George Curtis in ten rounds and Charley Miner stopping Jack Lynch in the 3rd.
Tommy Ryan defeated Pat Raedy by knockout in the eighteenth round at Rienzi A.C. in Rochester New York on March 17. Raedy started strong with quick swings, but Ryan drew ahead after the tenth, finishing with a solid stomach and head assault that left Raedy counted out after the bell.
Robert Fitzsimmons recalls being struck as a boy in New Zealand after returning a kicked ball. He vowed to defeat the bully who injured him, training in boxing and seeking the foe for years. The tale ends with a dramatic mock confrontation as the two men clash and a reporter observers from a high perch.
Comprehensive outline of James J. Fitzsimmons boxing arc from Timaru debut through 1896. Lists bouts with opponents such as Jem Mace, Jim Hall, Jack Dempsey, Peter Maher, Dan Creedon, Don Riordan, and Joe Godfrey, detailing rounds, locations and key outcomes. Noted incidents include Riordan's death aftermath and a draw with Joe Choynski.
A chronological record of prizefights and exhibitions featuring notable bouts and results. From July 29, 1889 in Portland with Dave Campbell to January 24, 1896 in San Francisco with Tom Sharkey, including title fights, noncontests, and police interference in the fourth round. Key cities include New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Milwaukee, Jacksonville, Orange, and Shanghai.
A brief discussion on American upbringing notes boys as faithful followers of parental guidance with strong emphasis on the terms father and mother shaping behavior. It reflects a traditional view of family dynamics and the influence of parental authority.
Fragmentary line from a wartime interview or letter expressing a desire to gain a small amount of weight to endure hardship and achieve quiet release. The context suggests a conversation about mortality, endurance, and dignity under duress.
In Music Hall a crowd of 2000 packed the venue as Captain Daly read returns from Carson City. News of Fitzsimmons stunning Corbett with a heart blow and a knockout ending Tuesday afternoon sparked wild cheers and a flood of exits from Hamilton place and Winter street.
The OConnell Football Club hosted its third annual ball at Columbus Hall 9 Washington Street last evening. About one hundred couples attended the grand success with bunt ing and both flags on display. Patrick M Ryle served as floor marshal with Denis O Leary aiding. Michael J Skinner acted as floor director. The grand march began at 9 pm led by Patrick M Ryle and Miss M B Skinner. Dancing followed after the march.
Sporting Editor of the Post says in an interview republished by the Buffalo Express that Fitzsimmons will win in about thirteen rounds. He argues Fitzsimmons has stronger fighting instinct, while Corbett is clever with his hands, but unlikely to defeat a physically fit opponent.
In New York City about 25 000 people crowded City Hall Park to hear the boxing result. The bulletin Fitz wins in the 14th sparked a roar as over 100 000 in bets changed hands. F B Talcott of the Stock Exchange reportedly lost 4000, while Produce Exchange enthusiasts lost 4500.
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