Jeffries Bride Fueled Training Ahead of Big Fight
From San Francisco, August 27, the Post notes the parallel to Mrs. Fitzsimmons at ringside who urged Bob to break in Corbett's flats, and describes how Jim Jeffries drew motivation from his wife, married a few months earlier, as he prepared to face Monroe. The piece compares how Jeffries and Monroe are sizing up in the squared circle.
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Mrs Jeffries Says She Was Nervous About Fight
San Francisco August 27 Special to the Post Mrs Jeffries recalls nerves when Jim Jeffries knee gave way but believed he could win She not sure about fighting Johnson and hopes he retires to enjoy life She keeps him in training, worries over constant fighting and plans to stay in California a few weeks then return for theatrical engagements Mrs Jeffries praises support from wives in boxing history and stresses need for Jim to settle Munroe matter
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Jeffries Seen As Peak Now, Sargent Says For Years
Harvard doctor Dr. Sargent declares heavyweight champion James J Jeffries is healthier and stronger than in 1899 and predicts he could be as good an athlete ten years hence if he maintains his training and lifestyle. He notes Jeffries weighed 228 pounds in 1899 and 244.7 pounds now.
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Heavyweight Championship of the World Fight Set in San Francisco
At the Place Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco James Jeffries and Jack Munroe meet for twenty rounds in a world title bout with a $25000 purse. Jeffries holds the favored bet at 10 to 3 as chief seconds Billy Delaney and Kid McCoy support the fighters under referee Eddie Graney.
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Munroe Draws Big Local Crowd for Jeffries Fight
A $35,000 crowd packed Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco for the Jeffries Munroe boxing match with two thirds from out of town. Bets favored Jeffries early, then shifted toward Munroe as doors opened and crowds filled, under Marquis of Queensberry rules with 225 pound weight.
My Clothier's Band Concert Opens City Streets
Gathered crowds and traffic kept moving as officers directed autos and street sweepers. The First Regiment Band performed well and Boston bands drew praise. The final concert of the season is Friday evening September 2 from 7:30 to 9:30 by the Salem Cadet Band.
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Gardner Beats Ashley in Three Rounds at Union A. C.
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell defeated Guy Ashley of Fall River in straight three rounds before the Union A. C. of Cambridge. Gardner dominated from the start, returning to the ring near Boston after a long layoff, with Ashley earning credit for his aggressive, game effort. Preliminaries saw Boyd Jarvis beat Young Langford in six rounds and Goliah Jones defeat Young Jack Munroe in six. other bouts ended in a six round draw between Johnny Lynch and Johnny Powers.
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