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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
6
The article recounts the famous bout with Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons entering in formal attire and preparations at the ring. It notes blow by blow moments, trainer comments, medical exam for Fitzsimmons, and the boxers’ pre fight rituals and posing as the referee outlines final instructions before the bell.
The report outlines a heavyweight world title bout with Fitzsimmons drawing first blood and Jeffries showing worry before two sharp eighth round punches. Round by round, Jeffries bleeds from nose and eye while Fitzsimmons uses left jabs and body shots to press the champion, who fights back with lefts to the head and body and moments of aggression. Delaney and the corner provide guidance as both men exchange blows, blood staining faces and the crowd watching intently.
West Texas rainfall described as worst on record continues as Stephenasville towns face deaths. B Whitely and his daughter drown rescuing family, then Assistant County Attorney Goodner perishes saving the same family. Railroads suffer washouts on joint tracks between Sierra Blanca and El Paso, delaying through trains for days.
William Jennings Bryan toured Maine delivering speeches in Bangor Rockland Bath and Augusta July 25 26 and 27 addressing 5000 plus crowds. He attacked the gold standard supported Kansas City platform and promoted taxation reform and an income tax while denouncing imperialism and urging moral restraint in foreign wars.
Report from a boxing event noting orderly crowd, full seats, and a calm wind outside. Fitzsimmons weighs about 158 to 160 pounds, Jeffries around 215 pounds, with ticket sales near 35,600 dollars. Referee Eddie Graney sought 500 dollars. promoters offered 200. Kid McFadden made a brief, chilly introduction as fans demanded the two heavyweight combatants.
In a brutal clash Jeffries knocked out Fitzsimmons after a heated round of trading blows. Fitzsimmons pressed with lefts while Jeffries ducked and landed a decisive body and jaw combo, the finish coming as the referee counted ten. Earlier bouts saw Forbes defeat Rotchford in Indianapolis while Kai Clark stopped Ed Shea in the first prelim. Young Corbett received a caution from manager Johnny Corbett about referee Tim Hearst ahead of his August 29 bout with McGovern.
Sixteen members of the Gate City Gun Club competed in an exciting contest at Piedmont Park yesterday. Each shooter fired at twenty five birds with scores led by A Bieser at 21 and O Wingate at 19, while Rev. John A White and others posted lower totals. Next Tuesday features a police and firemen competition with five crack shots from each department.
Navy issues circulars for the Connecticut and Louisiana. Connecticut to be built at New York yard with bids opened around October 2. Ships to reach 18 knots with penalties and performance-based adjustments. similar type to Georgia and New Jersey with 76 feet 10 inches beam and 9 inch armor. main guns include 4 7, 8, and 12 inch batteries.
Castro returns to La Guaira with troops from Barcelona and plans to move to Valencia on Monday for a final clash with revolutionists. Willemstad dispatch notes Castro intends to press the showdown, signaling a mobilization toward a decisive engagement.
In Birmingham Alabama on July 24 Oscar Reid 19 and Mrs Babble Englett were hit by stray bullets fired by two Black individuals. Reid is listed as critical while Englett’s hip wound is serious but not life threatening. A manhunt followed as one suspect fled into nearby woods and a posse pursued him through the night.
The Saturday Review reports a denouement attacking Marconi patents. It cites Professor Thompson claiming Italian naval officer Luigi Solari was the true inventor. The Patent Office records show Marconi filed in 1901 and now seeks to amend his claim to cover an invention communicated from abroad by Solari.
Six men were hanged in Arkansas today for murder. Among the condemned were Dee Noland and Tom Shmms colored, James Kitts colored at Arkansas City, C Tanner colored at Forest City, Dave McWhittler white near Mulberry, and Lath Hembree white at Center Point. Also note Camp Roosevelt named on Culebra Island and Imogene auction news.
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