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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
8
The Boston Post notes the San Francisco prize fight on Aug 26, declaring no previous world championship bout matched the two in size and prowess. It calls Jeffries a class apart, while Munroe appeared nearly as formidable, a spectacle observers will remember.
James J. Jeffries, born in Carroll Ohio, grew up near Toledo before moving to Los Angeles with his evangelical father Rev Alexis C. Jeffries. A late-blooming fighter who worked in a boiler factory, Jeffries found boxing when a big sparring role with Jim Corbett calloused his talent. The Arroyo Seco home still prays he will someday return to the family in California.
Referee Granevy declared Jeffries the greatest fighter to enter the ring and said tonight he delivered the best fight he has ever seen. He dismissed Munroe's inquiry about a call off as absurd and laughed, noting no postponement occurred.
A large crowd at the Palace heard the fight results last night. Jeffries drew loud cheers while Munroe backers grew restless as the second round ended and the audience wondered who could defeat Jeffries.
At Coney Island on June 9, 1899 Jeffries defeated Fitzsimmons to win the world heavyweight title. He led early and retained it, praising his training and American grit. Corbett described the knockout in the eleventh round as Jeffries used a left hook and right to stop Fitzsimmons.
Delaney, chief trainer Billy Delaney, praised Jeffries after a rapid win over Munroe in San Francisco. He said Jeffries should quit ring soon, noting the need for a strong successor and fearing two idle years could ruin any challenger. Jeffries avoided full blast but delivered decisive blows to floor Munroe.
In San Francisco on August 26, Jeffries defeated Munroe in four rounds. Munroe began with some aggression but quickly appeared cowed, avoiding decisive exchanges and failing to repeat his Butte performance. The miner’s display disappointed supporters who hoped for a stronger showing.
In San Francisco the first prelim between the Saginaw Kid and Jockey Burns lasted four rounds with the Kid awarded the decision. The second bout pitted Billy Means of San Francisco against Billy Sullivan of Portland, ending in Means winning at the close of the fourth round.
San Francisco Aug 26 Jack Johnson arrived from Chicago and intends to challenge the winner of the forthcoming bout though Jeffries has stated he would not fight again against a negro fighter.
Dr. James Fe. Henry of 169 Warren Street Charlestown disappeared about three weeks ago. He had been assisting Dr. Cody, who is vacationing in Ireland, and was handling Cody’s practice. A sister in Providence notified police after failing to receive letters, and Boston police were alerted.
Annie Dunn known as Queen of the Fourth Division was accused by police of instigating three fights in under three hours. The 55 year old fighter faced Patrolman Brown on Warrenton Street as two men and a woman fell to her blows. Her two young children, crying nearby, were taken to a city home after learning their father was hospitalized and no caregiver could be found.
In Marienbad on August 26 Anthony J. Drexel of Philadelphia joined 13 others at a dinner hosted by King Edward.
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