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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
10
Boston sports voices split on Jim Jeffries readiness for a seven month title fight with Johnson. Critics flag conditioning issues and inconsistent training while a few see potential improvement and a real challenge to the Johnson defense.
After a 8 of 12 loss run, the Tigers head home from Havana with a profitable barnstorming trip. Ban Johnson rejects talk of a longer schedule while noting the NL favors 168 games. Five Cubs Naps games set for New Orleans and umpire arbitration looms. Charlie Dopin debuts in vaudeville and may delay spring camp. Athletics recruit four California stars led by Pfyl.
Signed yesterday in Hoboken N J the Jeffries versus Johnson match sets a 101000 purse with 45 rounds. California favored as venue with a 90 day training rule and no prior boxing contests. Officials include promoter figures Berger Gleason Little Guniz Vernon Houseman Hart Fraze and Murphy.
Final articles signed in Hoboken set Jeffries and Johnson to meet for the world heavyweight title on July 4 in Salt Lake City or near San Francisco. Both fighters must train 90 days prior. five ounce gloves. Marquis of Queensberry rules. Referee to be chosen from four candidates. stakes total $101,000 purse with deposits and forfeit tied to appearance and staging. Negotiations discuss Salt Lake City versus California with promoter Rickard and Gleason keeping options open.
The article outlines the 1910 World heavyweight championship between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Promoters are Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason. The venue is undecided between Salt Lake City or a California/Nevada site. The bout is set for 45 rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves.
A New York constable attached $1950 of Tex Rickard’s stakes to satisfy a September Nevada judgment. A physician sues for unpaid services from 1907, alleging Rickard may have used promoter funds. The outcome will determine ownership of the stake until the judgment is met.
The Johnson Jeffries fight coverage notes signed articles forbid either man from boxing or exhibition until the bout next July Fourth. The piece criticizes the delay and cites plans for exhibitions and matches including Albert Delmont versus Biz Mackey and Sullivan versus Burke at the Armory, with Langford's potential chance affected. It mentions Eugene Carri of London proposing a 60 percent offer and New York reporting Lew of Philadelphia versus Klaus of Pittsburgh for December 14 at the Armory Club.
Bob Fitzsimmons tells Australians Jeffries must beat Johnson inside 12 rounds or else will lose. He says Jeffries must fight faster and be better than five years ago to endure the pace. Fitz lauds Jeffries prime but doubts current stamina and predicts Johnson, the clever and largest opponent Jeff has faced, may win. he will root for the white man.
The Martian A A requests 110 to 115 pound teams in Greater Boston to arrange matches with all expenses covered. Contact William D Stanton at 37 Bainbridge Street Roxbury for details.
New Bedford defeated Fall River 7 to 2 while Tauntog beat Pawtucket 9 to 4 in recent polo action.
Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated George Sutton of Chicago to win the world professional balk line billiards title in New York. Demarest won 500 to 78 in the 14th inning, clinching the final game tonight.
Sacred Hearts and St Alphonsus clubs list games for 120 and 105 pound teams with address contacts in Boston Dorchester Roxbury and Maynard. Goodyear and Pinger clubs stage 130 and strong team games with public listings for organizers in city streets.
The Baldwin A A and Fenno five meet in a basketball game at Clan-Na-Gael Hall on D Street in South Boston. Fans expect an intense matchup in this local duel.
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