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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
8
The article details a crowded San Francisco arena for a Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons bout with odds at 8 to 1 for Jeffries, weight notes for Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, the packed 8800-seat venue, side bets totaling thousands, and pre-fight ceremonies including charitable belt display for Dempsey's family.
The July 25 report details a sparsely conventional arena in a vacant lot where gates opened at 6 PM and a gallery seating system filled by 7:30. Notables such as Mayor Schmitz and George Siler appeared ringside while Tom Sharkey arrived with a challenge from New York.
Tim McGrath announces his safe arrival from London and requests that McGrath push his castor into the ring.
The fight ends in the 11th round when Jeffries lands a decisive blow after a savage 10 rounds of trading lefts rights and body shots. Fitzsimmons bleeds from nose and eye but fights on, while Jeffries overcomes the older champion with youthful power and stamina.
June 9 bout at Coney Island Athletic Club draws 9000 spectators as Jeffries, once an inexperienced challenger, upsets Fitzsimmons in 11 rounds. Referee George Siler oversees a $20,000 purse with Fitzsimmons earning 60 percent and both fighters sharing 66 2 3 percent of ringside receipts from pictures.
At 8:20 last night crowds gathered on Newspaper Row and grew into a surging mass on Washington Street before the Post building. News of Fitzsimmons and Jeffries drew cheers, with factions cheering as updates kept the crowd lively despite time differences.
Large crowd gathered at the Palace Theatre last evening for full fight results. Police were drafted as crowd size grew outside, Jeffries favored by bettors at 2 to 1 and 10 to 6 while manager Waldron opened the show with an extended performance amid a swirl of suggestions from performers.
London reports the king aims for an early coronation to protect Queen Alexandra's jointure. A ceremonial throne is being built with a papal-style reclining chair for the coronation, supported by eight bearers, featuring a front door, side windows, bearing rails, and decorative details to ease the load of the ceremony.
London reports the King yet unable to walk prompting proposals to reduce exertion on coronation day. Suggestions include sleeping at Westminster Deanery the night before and entering the Abbey by a side door to shorten the walk to the throne and omitting heavy investiture robes and sword.
King Edward started from Cowes at noon for a brief yacht cruise around the Isle of Wight returning by evening. The monarch reportedly had a good night and a smooth voyage aboard his yacht.
London reports a large Derby entry with five King Edward horses, three Rosebery, seven Croker, and many American entries led by William C Whitney. The Duke of Portland dominates with ten entries. All owners also have Oaks entries. 36 Americans seek Derby spots and 21 Oaks entries are listed.
Spectators cheered as Jeffries and Fitz entered the ring amid bets and high tension. Round by round, Fitz showed early promise, while Jeffries supporters held on as the match tilted, ending with Fitz’s momentum faltering in a decisive later turn.
Mayor Thompson said the Gardner Root fight at the Elks reunion will not occur if the local Elks lodge asks him to halt it. Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett has discussed the issue with the lodge via telegraph and mail, and steps to stop the event may follow.
Clarence Forbes of Chicago won a decision over Billy Rothford in a ten round bout at Indianapolis. Forbes led throughout while Rothford fought on the defensive in a clever contest.
The Hotel Italy in North End Boston, a longtime Bohemian resort, is set to reopen August 1 under new owners Harry and Georgiana Hartshorn, after the prior license revocation and closure on May 1.
Mary Brown appeared in Municipal Court yesterday after abandoning her infant son. The defendant showed signs of hysteria and the judge continued the case to today for further proceedings.
Scores list shows New Haven 6 Norwich 0. Bridgeport 7 Meriden 3. New London 9 Hartford 0 in first game forfeited and 4 Hartford 0 in second. Springfield 7 Waterbury 4. Other matchups include New London and Hartford.
Wing Sing a Cambridge Chinese laundryman described a daylight robbery attempt at his Prospect and Harvard streets shop. A young man entered with an accomplice, drew a revolver, hit Sing, and fled toward Broad Street Tremont Street area while Sing alerted police and officers pursued.
Mrs Annie Pike of 26 Moore Street Cambridge reports her daughter Minnie has not returned home since Thursday. Minnie wore a blue and white shirt waist and a light brown hat.
Putnam J. Ramsdell a Cambridge Christian Scientist died of smallpox at a Cambridge hospital ten days after being removed from 31 Prospect Street Cambridgeport. He argued against vaccination to health officials claiming Christian Science cures.
At 338 Tremont Street James Miller fell on stairs and was taken to Emergency Hospital with a fractured skull. Ralph Grubenberg, 13, of 21 Oneida Street, was struck by a wagon at Troy and Albany, with a crushed forearm and severe elbow lacerations. James Kenney, 10, of 2% Flagg Street, fell from a pole near the National League grounds on Columbus Avenue, possibly fracturing his skull and sustaining internal injuries. he is at City Hospital.
Peter Maguire of East Boston accepts a tug of war challenge from Sumner Fishing Club for money or marbles. The letter dated July 2 1902 is addressed to the Sporting Editor of the Post.
H. D. Bornstein notes space limits prevent printing a full outdoor sports list. He suggests consulting a badminton source for additional details.
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