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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
3
Boston and New York promoters tout strong interest in the upcoming bout. Forty five thousand dollars worth of seats sold as rich followings for Jeffries and Fitzsimmons loom in New York and Boston.
James J. Jeffries declares strong belief in beating Bob Fitzsimmons on Friday night. He praises his own confidence since seeing Fitzsimmons win the title at Carson City and doubts the champion’s superiority, signaling plans to become the new heavyweight champion on Saturday.
Robert Fitzsimmons declares readiness for a forthcoming bout with James Jeffries. He states training remains sufficient and predicts victory, noting he has faced top opponents and will beat Jeffries, despite acknowledging his rival's size and strength.
In New York on June 7 observers report Fitzsimmons as the favorite for the upcoming bout but with dwindling margins. Bets lean heavily toward Jeffries at 2 to 1, while ringside wagers and seating sales reflect $4,000 already taken and a projected $85,000 take before the bell. Local bookmakers and sportsmen predict Jeffries has the edge, with many notable figures voicing support for the Californian and a few favoring Fitzsimmons.
Boston sports fans rally behind Bob Fitzsimmons in the pending world title bout with Jim Jeffries at Coney Island. Local wagering and public opinion tilt toward Fitzsimmons as experts and readers weigh odds, past form, and the chance of pictures boosting profits, with police and club tensions adding a security backdrop.
Classified note lists price cuts on hand pumps at 50 cents each and tea clips at 40 cents per pair, with variant options noted in small print.
A panel of observers expresses varied predictions for the Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries boxing match. Most back Fitzsimmons with rounds ranging from early to mid, while a few deem Jeffries a chance on the picture-machine advantage and longevity.
In New Orleans Bud Renaud remains a local icon amid boxing reminiscences. Charley Johnson predicts Fitz will beat Jeffries, citing New Orleans history of strong showings and past wins. Other notes cover Ritchie vs McGovern delays, Lowell bouts, Mahoney, Lavigne versus Erne, and Santry talks with Poolen.
In the Nutone Athletic Club program Lowell’s George Gardiner defeated Boston’s Young Sharkey in nine rounds. Billy Gardiner outboxed Jimmy Moriarty in five rounds. John Don and Tom McLaughlin of Lowell drew in eight rounds. Luke Walsh refereed and Owen Kennedy timed the bout.
Bowdoin freshmen scored 57 to 21 over Colby on Colby field despite a cold wind. Hal Hunt of Bangor led Bowdoin with standout performances as the team claimed the meet honors for the college.
Everett Ryan of Waltham and Fred Beauregard of Fall River lead a 15 mile paced race with twenty riders each as the main event of the first N C A sanction meet at Fall River next Saturday. Gatenby and Earl pace Beauregard and Ryan. prize money rises from 385 to 75.}
The Massa chusetts division officers set a quarterly meeting for next Wednesday to discuss rules and by laws amendments. The National Cycling Association signals fines for ex members while L A W control remains likely until the next national assembly. The report covers Kilpatrick earnings and Kil’s rough riding exhibition at Point of Pines along with entries by McFarland Bald Gardiner Kiser Kimble Stevens Freeman and Hadfield.
The winner of the Massachusetts division mile race on the Westboro circuit opens next Saturday and advances to the Montreal world championship. The state will cover expenses for the amateur to Montreal and for the interdivisional team to the national meet in August. Massachusetts leads in funding and selects the top three local scorers to form the team.
Manager Ducker schedules a June 17 program at Charles River Park with a %-mile motor paced match Taylor vs MckDuffee, four pro teams in an Australian team pursuit, a 10 mile amateur race between Metropolitan Wheelmen and Eagle Cycle Club, a first five mile pro handicap with six cash prizes, a third mile pro race, two amateur open events and a team pursuit among Lynn Cycle Club Hyde Park Wheelmen and Trinity Cycle Club.
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