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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
3
Promoter previews a May showdown for the world heavyweight title with Jim Jeffries defending against Jim Corbett. Benton notes Corbett’s careful training and business acumen, while Jeffries shows enduring power and speed for the anticipated clash.
A rush of Boston sports figures voice views on the Corbett Jeffries showdown. Wagers and verdicts vary with opinions from Hap Ward, George Sidney, A E Wilbur, Ben Sugarman, Harry Vokes, Walter Haynes, Kammerer, Hickey, Fleming, Cavanagh, Graham, Foley, McLaughlin, Mack, Timilty, and others. Some predict Corbett by decision, others expect Jeffries to win by knockout or on points.
The record lists Jeffries born in Carroll County 1875 a boilermaker six feet two inches tall who fought near 285 pounds and includes bouts from 1896 to 1903 with wins by KO over Dan Tsopec Tsopec and Pete Bevo, draws with Gus Ruthlet and Joe Wvovtisky, and world championship bouts against Fitzsimmons Sharkey and Armstrong. Corbett born in San Francisco 1875 a bank clerk six feet one inch tall who fought near 188 pounds and appears in bouts from 1887 to 1900 including draws with Jack Burke Peter Jackson and Tom Sharkey and knockouts over Dominick McCaffrey Kilrain and Joe Choynski. noted as involved in controversial referee decisions in the Jeffries fight sequence.
The panel rates Corbett ahead, noting his speed and hitting power have improved. Experts believe Corbett will win by outpointing his rival over 20 rounds, with strong closers and brute strength cited in his favor.
Bob Armstrong the colored heavyweight champion voices support for Corbett in the upcoming bout. He says Jeffries wears opponents down by rough clinching, and notes his experience boxing with Jeffries Sharkey Corbett and Fitz.
Lowell defeats Haverhill 3–2 in 16 innings and 6–2 in six innings at Haverhill. Langton and Cross duel in game one with Lake’s homer delivering the win. game two ends at darkness. Attendance 800. Boxing gossip follows with Walcott vs Carey looming tonight and Roxbury Club controversy noted.
Lawrence defeats Nashua 9 to 0 as Elt Jordan shuts down Nashua’s hits. Game details include Larence players Bernard O’Hara Murch Conroy Beard Hart and others with Jordan Labelle on the mound. Attendance listed at 600 with a 1 hour 58 minute length.
Fall River defeats Concord 2 to 1 in a fast afternoon game at Fall River. Lee delivered timely hits as Moorhead and Warren starred for Fall River while Yeager and Gilroy handled pitching for Concord. Attendance ran around 100 with Jordan umpiring.
New England league leaders defeated New Bedford 7 to 2 in Manchester as timely hitting and near flawless fielding supported Miller. Mullaney caught a long fifth inning ball from Murray, and Clark went 3 for 4 with a sacrifice.
The record lists Carey knocking out Brennan Burley O'Brien Butler Moore Strong Stevenson Lawler Issiacs Kennedy Reilly Daly McCabe Conroy Humbert Byers Smith Fitzsimmons Kimmiler and others with losses to O'Donnell Choynski. Also includes boxing gossip about Griffo Belfield Walcott goals and a satire on a phony interview involving Denny Kelliher and Jim Corbett.
Manchester and New Bedford played a close game with Manchester prevailing 7 to 2. Key players included Josslyn on the mound for Manchester and Miller for New Bedford, with multiple hits and runs scoring throughout.
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