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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
4
John L. Knownin Bingville editor analyzes success as a habit of persistent effort. The piece cites Abe Lincoln and John Sullivan as examples, urging readers to act, rise early, work hard, and pursue goals rather than wait for luck. The editorial appears in the Bingville Bugle, praised as humorous and entertaining.
The writer relays San Francisco sources on the Jeffries Munroe fight. He notes possible arrangements over referees and money splitting, questions Munroe and McCoy’s honesty, and predicts little chance of a knockout before ten rounds. He cites letters warning of low gate revenue and Jeffries’ weight issues.
James J. Jeffries is described as the present world heavyweight champion. He won the title by defeating Bob Fitzsimmons on June 9, 1899 in 11 rounds and has defeated opponents such as Tom Sharkey twice and Jim Corbett twice. The summary lists multiple bouts with dates and outcomes including knockout wins and draws, noting birthplace Carroll, C., and years spanning 1875 birth.
In a letter from Rob Roy figure B. H. Benton, the writer argues a Munroe win would please the public and crown the most popular champion since John L. Sullivan, reflecting strong support for Munroe amid boxing debates.
Kid McCoy predicts Jack Munroe has an almost even chance to win the Jeffries Munroe title fight. He argues Jeffries may be past his best but Munroe will battle hard, endure punishment, and use vitality to prevail in a tough, early savage contest. The opinion is sent as a telegram from Kid McCoy to Rob Roy.
Massachusettts Scottish groups plan a historic gathering at Caledonian Grove on Labor Day with clan chiefs from Boston East Boston Chelsea Dorchester Revere Lynn Quincy Charlestown Somerville Malden North Cambridge Hyde Park Wakefield Woburn Cambridge Roxbury to lead a kilted parade and festivities.
At Saratoga Aug 2 1966 Lory Spanker won the Saranac handicap stake race in 1 55 1 5 with Fort Hunter pulling up lame. St Valentine second. Canteen won the first event by two lengths. Malden won the steeplechase by two lengths over Libretto. Merces won the third by a head after Princess Eris led all the way. Jack McKeon beat the favorite by two lengths in the fifth. Merry Ireland won the sixth by a length.
Jack Munroe, born 1877 in Chester Pennsylvania, was a mine foreman who rose to prominence as a boxer. He claimed key victories including a 1903 win over Peter Maher in Philadelphia and another over Al Limerick in Boston, with notable wins in 1904 against Tom Sharkey in Philadelphia and Hank Griffin in San Francisco, solidifying his unique status against Jim Jeffries.
The Jimmy Briggs versus Jack Hamilton bout scheduled for Bellows Falls on Sept. 1 attracts wide interest with a special Keene train and large delegations. Local talent includes Charley Waldron tonight at the Palace and a crowded program at Cambridge’s Union Social and Athletic Club featuring Jimmy Gardner vs Guy Ashley and a strong amateur lineup.
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