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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
3
New York November 2 Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey prepare for a twenty five round world heavyweight title bout at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Jeffries seeks to defend the title after beating Fitzsimmons while Sharkey trains at Allenhurst and New Dorp with George Dixon.
A Post survey of Boston boxing fans shows strong support for both sides. Jeffries backers cite reach height and form while Sharkey supporters point to stamina grit and coaching. Verdict undecided with many leaning Sharkey or Jeffries depending on rounds.
The article recounts opinions predicting Jeffries or Sharkey to win, with Boston interest and betting, ahead of the May 6 1898 bout. It notes Jeffries’s late arm trouble and Sharkey’s speed, and describes the dramatic final decision as a draw with Greggains signaling Jeffries the winner to the crowd.
James J. Jeffries says he will win the world heavyweight title bout with Sharkey by the same hard, scientific method he used against Fitzsimmons. He asserts superior condition, strength, reach, speed, and courage, with 25 extra pounds on Sharkey. Thomas J. Sharkey counters that he is 100 percent better than in San Francisco and expects to win, citing their prior match and current form.
B. H. Benton notes that barring luck the clash will be lengthy as he discusses the ongoing struggle connected with Rob Roy.
In San Francisco the 20 round bout between Jeffries and Sharkey ends with a decisive late surge by Jeffries. Sharkey suffers late trouble as the exchange narrows to ringside action and the decision looms.
Dixon defeats Curley in New York with a close decision as the Boston fighter presses the pace. Curley, England’s top featherweight, shows skill and grit but falls short of Dixon’s acceleration and control. Referee Siler declares the decision after an evenly fought contest.
The Pawtucketville A C faces Cambridgeport Gym at Cambridgeport Gym next Wednesday night. The cross country championship of the N E A A V U will be run Thanksgiving day from Cambridgeport Gym over about 10 miles with gold silver and bronze medals to winners. Joe Bean Rochesters shortstop has been named gymnasium instructor for C G A A members and a cross country run will be held by the C G A Thanksgiving day. An afternoon and evening minstrel show by the association will be staged in Aquinas Hall.
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