Jimmy Britt's Record Rounds and Boxing Notes
1902 Tobey Irwin won in Oakland with Tim Hegarty and 8 Kid Lavigne knockout in San Francisco. 1908 Jack O'Keefe lost on foul in Portland, drew with Butte. Willie Witzgerald won in San Francisco, Charlie Sieger and Martin Canale also listed with San Francisco scores.
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Tobey Irwin
Oakland
Tim Hegarty
San Francisco
Kid Lavigne
Frank Erne
Jack O'Keefe
Portland
Butte
Willie Witzgerald
Charlie Sieger
Martin Canale
Oscar Gardner
Kid Broad
Denver
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Joe Bernstein
Austin Penon
Khlie Hanton
Hughey Murphy
Jimmy Briggs
Billy Maynard
Jack O'Neill
Hughenvy Murphy
Widie Wanton
Dave Sullivan
Hot Springs
McGovern
Knocckout
Bost
Toston
Birevars
Philielphia
Philadelphia
Boston
Young Scorbett and Jimmy Britt Set for Coast Showdown
In San Francisco, March 24, Young Scorbett and Jimmy Britt near fight night at Hayes Valley Athletic Club. They will stage light work today to preserve weight for a 150 pound weighing in at 6 o clock. Crowds expect the coast’s largest ring gathering since Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons.
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San Francisco
Corbett Confident in Easy Victory Over Britt
Young Corbett declares his training in peak condition and predicts a decisive win over Britt. He claims Britt relies on a single left punch and says he will avoid it while finishing the fight well before the limit, noting betting odds favor him.
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Wil
Britt
Young Corbett
Britt Confident of Early Victory Over Corbett in Ring
Jimmy Britt asserts he will win and reach the weight easily, aiming to dodge Corbett’s wild swings and land decisive blows. Betting stands at 10 to 7 on Young Corbett, though California fans back Britt as the best fighter from the area since Jim Corbett, praising Britt’s science, fight, and education.
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Corbett
Wii
Jimmy Britt
Young Corbett
California
Britt
Jim Corbett
Corbett and Britt Prepare Diligently for High Stakes Bout
In a carefully mapped program, Corbett and Britt train as hard as possible for the upcoming match. Both fighters acknowledge the other's skill, noting Britt's proven lightweight prowess and Corbett's strong past performances against McGovern Hanlon and Dave Sullivan. The question remains whether Corbett can deliver at the new weight.
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Young Corbett
Britt
McGovern, Hanlon
Dave Sullivan
Corbett Exudes Confidence Ahead of Bout With Britt
Corbett states his belief in defeating Britt, noting past ring wins over Terry McGovern boost his confidence. He is in good condition after a Sullivan benefit bout and willing to endure punishment. He argues Britt must prove superior skill to win quickly.
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Terry McGovern
Sullivan
Britt
Harvard Crew Looks Good At Early Spring Practice
Harvard oarsmen resume rowing on the Charles as ice hazards remain. Head Coach Colson directs from the boathouse while the squad, strong in veterans and capable new material, shows promising form. Class races set for April 14 feature the three upper classes competing, freshmen to race separately.
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Harvard
Charles
Colson
Shuebruk
Brownell
Filley
Swain
Lawson
Duffy
Smith
Webster
Oter
Weld
Newell
Cornell
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Britt and Corbett
Illustrated Police News
James & Britt
Korearm
Amecvec
Kathy Ims
Amhkile Co
McCormick Brewery Co
Payne
Rodenbach
Emory Payne
Mechanics’ Building
Corbett Confident
Spalding & Reach
Galt Coe Pe Salty
New England
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