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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
9
Boston Post reports champion James Jeffries and challenger Miner Jack Munroe are training intensely for the June 17 clash. Jeffries predicts victory, calling Munroe strong but inexperienced, while trainers Tim McGrath and Andy Gallagher praise Munroe's progress and conditioning.
San Francisco reports Jim Jeffries trains intensely for the upcoming bout with Munroe. Jeffries proclaims seriousness and willingness to win, noting his peak form and 234 pound weight after outdoor conditioning and pulley workouts under trainer Delaney.
Miner Munroe endured a strenuous training day at the camp with his trainers nearly exhausted. In the afternoon he sparred with Joe Long Irwin McDonalds Owem Jack Sullivan Frank Nassano and Andy Gallagher consecutively without rest, and would have continued if allowed.
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Boston 8 to 4 in a midweek at South End. Hans Wagner starred with four hits, three doubles, a single, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Pat Flaherty and Charles Pittinger pitched for Pittsburgh. Boston tied the game in the fifth, but Wagner’s eighth inning double and a three-run ninth powered the Pirates to the win as crowd excitement rose.
Mathewson held Chicago to a single hit as New York won 5 to 0. Browne Bresnahan and Devlin delivered hits and a muff by Wicker fueled the third inning scoring. Mertes was ejected for protesting along with McGraw and Dunn from the coaching lines.
National news from New York reports the Brooklyn baseball club used three pitchers in a game against St Louis with Nichols pitching, detailing early actions and lineup adjustments in a tense summer tilt.
The Brookline Country Club hosted the final two first round matches of the spring cup golf tournament yesterday. R. G. Shaw defeated C. A. Promctor three up with one to play, while A. B. Porter Jr. beat W. H. Reed two up with one to play.
Tom Sharkey, who faced Jeffries and Munroe, says Munroe has a real chance if he starts strong. He notes Jeffries has seemed easy in recent bouts, while Munroe can take punishment, land hard, and fight close. If Munroe rushes, Sharkey believes a knockout is possible and that Jeffries may falter against such pressure.
New York June 10 With the contest between Jim Jeffries and Jack Munroe only a week off the sports havee gun betting on the outcome Jeffries is the favorite at 2 to 1 on and it is not ikely that the figures will be changed Munroe has a lot of admirers in this city who are enthusiastic over his chances They look to him to be the champion They argue that his great strength and willingness will go a long way toward victory.
Captain Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates spoke at the Hotel Vendome last night saying the team seeks three wins against Boston and a fourth pennant in a bid to repeat as champions. He noted upgrades with Lynch and Stankard signings, predicted strong pitching from Flaherty, and urged fans to suspend judgment while the club improves. Secretary Locke announced Lynch would not join to pitch against Boston, delaying a post season rematch with the Collins team.
San Francisco June 10 The advance sale of seats for the Jeffries Munroe contest began today. There was heavy demand despite a report from Harbin Springs that Jeffries was suffering a swollen knee which might force a postponement of the fight.
Boston won easily with Slever on the mound as Ferris and Parent starred. Ferris homered, Parent and Collins hit long triples, while Padden at second impressed. Patten, Stovall, Killian and others pitched. attendance 2500. United States Regulars from Waterbury watched, and Candy connected for a left field base hit.
Boston faces St Louis, New York meets Chicago, Washington plays Detroit, and Philadelphia clashes with Cleveland in a lineup of notable baseball games today across the circuit.
St Louis June 10 The Plymouth Rocks opened the season by beating the Browns by shutting them out for seven innings. Burke doubled in the eighth and Heldrick and Hemphill added hits to score a run for the Browns in a 1 0 defeat. Young worked seven strong frames and retired danger in the later innings.
Harvard crews endured a light workout at Gale's Ferry with the varsity and second crews briefly rowing. Yale observers watched from ahead as Harvard noted Yale's performance, praising the Blue shell’s speed and steady rhythm under ideal rowing conditions on the Thames.
Washingtons celebrate their first Spyeeven in Detroit by batting Stovall out in the second and silencing Detroit as Jacobson wobbled then Patten finished the inning. Donovan made a remarkable catch helping the visitors secure a 2-1 victory with Cassidy keying two-base and three-base hits.
In Baltimore June 10 Peter Jackson knocked out Joe Walcott in the fourth round of a 10 round match at the Eureka Athletic Club. Walcott, welterweight champion, had been knocked out once before in 14 years. Both fighters weighed over the welterweight limit, so the title remained with Walcott.
New York June 10 Tom Sharkey pugilist and sailor returns from his Detroit wedding to Miss Katharine McIntosh to a flood of gifts from prominent sporting men. The couple married at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle and Sharkey’s saloon on Fourteenth Street now hosts the watchful crowd awaiting presents.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 as Flick drives in all runs and Philadelphia errors help Cleveland. Bernhard lety pitched for Cleveland while Lajoie made an early error cost the shutout.
Leroy of Columbia and Stephen C. Millett won their semi finals at the Metropolitan lawn tennis championship at West Side Tennis Club in New York. Millett eased past former Canadian champion Anderson while Leroy required three sets. In women's singles national champion Elizabeth H Moore was defeated in straight sets by Margaret Hall. Hobart and Millett lost the doubles to Alexander and Little.
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