The Seattle Star Newspaper, October 22, 1917, Page 8

i | ameeees Fitzsimmons | Loses Battle Ay United Press Lensed Wire Direct to ‘The Sine CHICAGO, Oct. 22.—Bob Fitzsimmons has taken the last count. The greatest of modern champions succumbed to the champion of all times in Michael Reese hospital at 2:45 this morning. : The “knockout” followed a losing fight of five days against pneumonia, At no time was the former heavy- weight know conceded even a chance for life, but he alone refused to give up and practically his last words were: “I'm not thru until I’m counted out. I never have quit and I never will.” TO BE BURIED WEDNESDAY Fitzsimmons’ wife, Mrs. Tina Fitzsimmons, who had been his chief “second” thruout his game fight, was at the “ringside” when the end came. She is in a serious con- dition, following a nervous collapse Saturday, His son, Robert, jr., who was summoned from Glen Ellyn, N. J., was expected to arrive today. Mrs. Fitzsimmons announced today that the funeral will be held in the Moody church here Wednesday. The burial will be in this city. FIGHTS FOR LIFE | Bob, who was appearing here in vaudeville, contracted a cold several days ago. He collapsed while punching the bag in practice, Wednesday morning. He was taken to the hospital, where it was announced he had double pneu- monia. A few hours later it was said that his death was | only a matter of hours. : | But the physicians left out of their calculations the! wonderful stamina and supreme courage that had carried} the former blacksmith to the pinnacle of pugilism. | The entire nation was “pulling” for Bob, and hundreds | of friends—many of whom were one time enemies of the} ring—wired the old gladiator words of encouragement, im- ploring him not to give up. He did not. With not even a fighting chance, Fitz bat- tled death to a standstill for four rounds. In the fifth—| early yesterday—he lapsed into a coma from which a | never revived. HELD THREE TITLES In the parlance of the ring, he was “knocked out on his feet.” But he fought on, and it was not until nearly 24 hours later that the final attack carried him down for the final count. Fitzsimmons, when at the height of his athletic powers, achieved something that no boxer has ever done before or! since. He held three titles simultaneous!y—middleweight, light heavy and heavyweight. KNOCKED OUT FOUR MEN He was born in Cornwall, England, June 4, 1862. When) still a boy his parents removed to New Zealand, where! Bob, following a meager schooling, learned blacksmithing. | When 18, Bob startled the South Sea continent by knocking out four men in a boxing tournament at, Timura, N. Z., winning the amateur championship of Australia. Jim Hall Fitzsimmons’ record by knocking him out in four rounds. Then the lank Cornishman came to America. He won the middleweight championship by knocking out Jack|® Dempsey in 13 rounds at New Orleans, Jan. 14, 1891. He! fought with victories over Petere Mahr, Dan Creedon, Joe Choynski and “Black” Pearl: BEATS CORBETT From 1894 to 1897, Fitz followed Jim Corbett, then heavyweight champion, about the country, imploring him for a match. This was finally arranged at Carson, Nev., March 17, 1897. There, at the age of 35, Fitz won the world’s title by knocking Corbett out with the famous “solar plexus” punch in 14 rounds. For more than two years after, Bob boxed only minor) engagements, devoting his time to exhibitions and stage work. When he re-entered the ring it was against Jim Jeffries, a giant California boilermaker. LOSES TWICE TO JEFFRIES Fitz battered his big opponent about the ring for nine} rounds. Jeff stood the gaff, came back in the next two! rounds and finally administered a knockout in the 11th.| This battle took place at Coney Island, June 9, 1899. j The next year Fitz defeated Tom Sharkey, Gus Ruhlin and others. He met Jeffries again ¢ 26, 1902, and once more he was stopped, this time in the| eighth round. | This practically ended the pugilistic career of the Cornishman, who was far past the age when most athletes | retire. He was later knocked out by Jack O’Brien, Jack Johnson and Bill Lang. | Fitzsimmons was married four times. Mrs. Tina Fitz-} simmons, who was at his bedside when the end came, was his theatrical manager. His son, who is about 21 years old, never proved a sensation as a boxer, and has practically given it up. | Santel Wins Ban Johnson Jiu Jitsu Go| Joins Army Ad Santel, the champion heavy-| By United Press Leased Wire lightweight of the world, won his CHICAGO, Oct. 22-—Ban John-| jin-jitsa match with Tarro Miyaka, son has drafted himself into the big the champion Japanese wrestler, in gest circuit in the world—the the second throw, Saturday night, league of democracy. He was en at the Arena. The Japanese won route to Washington today, where the first throw in 29 minutes he will present himself before Adjt —— Gen. McCain for service in the line Be eet —_______9| UP of the allies in the series now Franklin Squad under way with the central pow Lose to Broadway As far as I am concerned, 1 am leaving baseball forever,” Ban de-| clared, as he bearded the train here| last night | There was a rumor today that 4 the league will appoint a second! lin squad and the Pine st. boys Sat- vice president to run its affairs, urday on the Dugdale field. The (ee ay , veping Johnson at the head of Franklin team was defeated by | the organization as long as he lives, score of 10 to 0. BULLBROS. Just Printers One of the hardest fought high school gridiron battles of the sea son was waged between the Frank. Why didn’t some of these war! bread inventors invent a flourless| bread? Next to ingratitude, the most 1013 THIRD MAIN 1043 J) painful thing to bear is gratitude | Beecher. San Francisco July|e the Victoria Golf clut | yesterday STAR—MONDAY, OCT 22, DOINGS OF THE DU OW, OLIVIA, NOU HEARD ME SPEAK OF VicTOR BRAWN A COUSIN: OF MING WHO 1S THE STRONG Man WITH A CIRCUS 2? WELL, HIS SEASON 15 OVER ANO WES GOING TO STOP Onpr HERE A FEW DAYS ON His WAY Home ~ Tum HAS SEER S 1917. L LL CARRY THAT BAG , COUSIN ok i SQUIRREL FOOD— He Was a Detectuff Until PAGE 8 Le Tame tr, | JUST WANT To GET A LIGHT -Cousin Vic Has Plenty of Brawn. tema / ORDINARY LABOR WORK THEN TH BOSS MADE | me # DETECTUFE Y'KNOW Gt ORest \ { 1 ONCE USED TO WORK) IN A BG Factory! / \ UNTH. THERA =a tuner Ws f Twas \ . , if sur [ee SOEs Orr AN WHEN SOMETHIN [ Wet. One ae < NOW HRD ‘S SARC HIN pare si WOULD BE MISSIN’ 1D . ee ee . MEN A WOT Of STUFF ee AT “H' GATS ThevO { AN’ 4H BOSS COMES MVSSIN ANT | \ Go OUT AT NIGHT AN | ALONG @N' SPS ~ WOULD TH 8055 GAVE ME JoR AS A OUTRC TUFF | SEARCH THEM T SEE IF / \ HAD AMCTHING HID IN now 2° »* THEIR CLOTHES iy - ir age ee - WELL” WHATS 9 (on 1 SAYS = Tweres. A WHEELCARROW MISSIN’ MISTER woss | r * 7 TT Bats WALF PAST ) WENT LEFT AND GONE (iso Ta wee? /\pgun: / A ORAMA OF The DEPOT U. of W. Inspired by the good old Wash ington college songs that echoed the campus Saturday and by r coeds and rab-rabs Hunt's squad of #0 heir first bat sens for Early reports indicate that Ohlo state is again ready to Harleyise the Western conference KNOCKING ROCHESTER — lt x ° called scr Rochester, N. Y., is called ew ‘ the home of u The fel W an team and won by a sex of 14 to 6 Taamonee Washington piled up ber first sence and only scores in the first quarter ireace ) j wees Bott's fumble of a forward was picked up by Thiesen, who) ( made a long run with a clear field | for a touchdown | ° | Coach Hunt, unlike his predeces. sor, Dobie, who used to follow his! ] | men up and down the field, always | in line with the ball, sat straddled | in a chair with hin toes very near | ly touching the chalk of the side- | line, occasionally knocking them together when his team lost yard-| age. | This three-cushion billiard tour — pament would be more popular if] ‘olding beds were provided for the Ice rooters. a low who discovered thie must have had a grudge inet Rochester, or he wouldn't have made it public. Arena to Open Yo, ho' The 7 Jimmie Smith is to tour the | Arena will country again this year. The Friday, Oct A SWELL CHANCE rink at the o the public his announce Morris-Dempsey 7 Bout Postponed ° . Dy United Presse Leased Wire SAN FRANC 0, Oct. 22. Re cause Carl Morris \s suffering from a #0 heel, his bout with Jack Dempsey, set for next Friday night was postponed today for one week boys who bow! against Jim mie are about as lucky as beer at a barbecue There's one redeeming feature about Heinle Zim's batting in the world series, Even Heinle will be able to count It up on his fingers Tommy” Galop, professions has jc the royal flying corps at Toronto. write or phone, and our ative will ¢ Members of the Seattle Golf club all at your are requested to make their appear-| an the club next Saturday to Company help feast on the duck that Jack Williams is going to hunt for this week. Also an election will be held; \ for new officers The Queen City Yacht club will run its race for the Waterhouse Sands trophy Sunday, October 28 The race was scheduled to be run} THE BEST BRIDGEWORK It le possible to find any- where in Seattle le the fin. Ished product which be- ake the skilled work- Because Coach Stewart of the University of Nebraska claims that the white stripes around the red Jerseys worn by the players made them look beefy, and thereby lost games, has changed the color to a solid red, sox and jerseys antliey and Tom Wood house, 115-pound boxers, and Pete Willis, pound wrestler, will be Frank Pa For beauty and per: CHANGE OF TIME |" |ladies’ re land Country club, by a score of 81| BETWEEN Seattle, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Charleston Effective Monday, October 22 S. S. “H. B. KENNEDY,” “KITSAP 11,” “TOURIST” LEAVE SEATTLE Daily B30 A. 1320PM 00 A 2:00 P.M LEAVE BREMERTON Daily 8:00 A.M 3:15 P. D 20 A 10:00 A. M 4:45 P.O 30 A, 3 5:00 P.M. 49:45 p 5:45 P. 11:30 P. 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