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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
4
In San Francisco on August 26 Jeffries and Munroe fought before one of the era’s most notable assemblages of sporting men. The arena brought together representatives from across the country and nearly all top pugilists were in attendance, marking a historic display of interest.
Jeffries begins delivering the decisive punch that ends the bout, captured for the Post by photographer Jimmy Briggs known as the Star of the East.
In San Francisco on August 26 Munroe said he did not gamble on the outcome of the Jeffries fight. He cited advice from his old friend Pat Powers of New York to avoid taking any gambler's stake.
In San Francisco a prize fight drew the second largest crowd ever, behind the Jeffries Corbett bout. The purse was $25,000 with 65 percent to the winner and 35 percent to the loser. Doors grossed over $52,000 for the event and advance sales topped $30,000.
A Morning Post bulletin announced Jeffries won in two rounds drawing a large crowd outside News Paper Row. Other papers corroborated the result minutes later, but the crowd’s mood turned to disappointment as Munroe failed to match expectations and the row’s readers left unsatisfied.
Melrose, Aug 26. The illuminated column of victory memorial on Mount Hood has been damaged twice in a week by vandals. The cornerstone was dislodged from near the summit and rolled down the steep slope, causing extensive damage. Repositioning requires two horses and about six men due to the lack of a road to the summit.
The Seventeenth of June Carnival Association will stage another electric parade next Thursday evening at 8 15 p m. Crowds during Grand Army week blocked many from viewing the display, so another chance is offered. The route runs from Lenox street car house along Columbus avenue Massachusetts avenue Huntington avenue Dartmouth street and back to Lenox street.
Dorchester resident John McCracken an early Atlantic Yacht Club member dies at his Oakwood Street home following a leg amputation that failed to stop bleeding. He was a long time pressman and yachtsman, survived by a widow.
The sixth annual New Hampshire Old Home Week ended in Concord with Governor Bachelder attending a Franklin event and Farmington programs elaborate. Remaining celebrations occur in Charlestown on August 30 Goffstown on September 1 Lindaboro on September 9 plus gatherings in Madison Acworth Plainfield Webster Newport Hillsboro Walpole Nelson Fitz William Lancaster and Sugar Hill.
Francis Rogers aged 60 of 57 Fairbanks street Brighton was arrested yesterday by Patrolman McCarthy on a warrant for allegedly stealing two brass faucets and 10 feet of lead pipe from a vacant house owned by James A Hath away at the corner of Washington and Foster streets Brighton.
Manager ONeill reports favorable conditions for the postponed head-on collision at Point of Pines. He has secured wood weather today and prepared for a large crowd, enclosing the arena with a stout wire fence to keep spectators 500 feet away from flying debris as the two massive locomotives meet.
In San Francisco on August 26, Munroe and Jeffries entered the arena with their seconds announced by Referee Graney. Jeffries styled as world champion amid applause, while Munroe appeared tense. McCoy, Britt, and others were named as Munroe’s and Jeffries’ seconds. the crowd noted Jeffries’ confidence and Munroe’s uneasy look as time approached.
The report describes rounds of a bout where Jeffries dominates Munroe. Jeffries knocks Munroe down in round one and again in round two, with escalating punishment and a final referee stoppage as blood flows and Munroe sinks. The piece hints at possible rematch considerations.
John L Sullivan argues Jeffries proved far too strong for Munroe, saying Munroe lacked chance from the start. He notes Munroe offered little resistance, claims Jeffries could have finished him early, and laments the miner’s return to the mines. Sullivan predicts no one can beat Jeffries.
In Spencer, Rev Essek W Kenyon asserts constant prayer brings aid for good works. He moved to start a Bible school, prayed, then received a ready farm deed. Tools and livestock poured in and a block bought for Bethel School by an unknown buyer. A Hill of Joplin confirms funds arrived by mail and deed sent free and clear.
Mrs. Augusta Reinstein wife of the Rev Simon Reinstein of 69 Humboldt Avenue Roxbury died Thursday Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the chapel of Temple Chabei Shalom cemetery East Boston
A suit in equity was filed by Maryland citizens seeking a receiver for Waggaman s property. They allege they entrusted him money for investment and received notes, making him a trustee for each complainant and asking removal as trustee with a receiver to hold notes deeds and securities.
Daily until Sept 29, very low rates for round trip tickets from New England to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake St Paul Minneapolis and other points. Aug 15 to Sept 9 California and return 68 to 72 for first class ticket good until Oct 23 returning. For rates from any point in New England call or address J E Brittain general agent Northwestern line 300 Washington st Boston.
San Francisco Aug 26 Kid McCoy once Munroe's chief second and adviser voiced disbelief at the sudden end of the bout He predicted Munroe would test the champion but was outclassed He conceded Jeffries is a superior fighter noting the champion seems to improve with each bout and may hold the title long if he stays fit.
A fishing boat overturned in St. Andrews harbor during a wind storm. Young fisherman John Rooney drowned while Watchman Cummings of the Algonquin Hotel was rescued in an exhausted state after keeping afloat with an oar for a time.
San Francisco reports Munroe outlining tactics for tonight’s bout. He vows a relentless pace to exhaust Jeffries, aiming to outlast him after their Butte clash. Munroe says he will hit harder and more often, predicting victory in a hard fought six rounds. He commends Jeffries as game and believes he is the superior physically.
In November 1903 in Philadelphia Jack Munroe scored a decisive fourth round knockout of Peter Maher in a scheduled six round bout. Maher showed clever punching and distance judgment while Munroe pressed relentlessly, sustaining a cut but remaining unmarked himself. The bout showcased Munroe’s strength and aggression, bolstering his standing among heavyweights.
Melrose hosts the Seventh Day Adventists annual convention with about 200 delegates from Massachusetts and New Hampshire present across three sessions. Dozens of tents dot the grounds while others stay in city rooms. speakers include W. C. White of Healdsburg California and Dr. George A. Hare of Washington DC. An evening Sabbath observance symposium featured Elder A E Place and pastors K C Russell and Lee S Wheeler.
A barking dog thwarted a burglar last night at Peter Bleiler's home on Fairweather Street in Cambridge. A third floor tenant reported seeing the suspect jump the adjacent fence with the dog pursuing him. The man is described as 5 feet 8 inches, 35 years old, wearing dark clothes and a lift cap.
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