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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
9
The Sunday Post promises full coverage of the ec can tin fight with ringside reports. Special correspondents will file detailed contest coverage including interviews with both fighters, the referee Jim Jeffries, and prominent sporting men.
The article previews Nelson vs Britt in a long anticipated bout in San Francisco. Both fighters are praised for power and conditioning with a 45 round expectation, though 30 rounds may be the practical maximum. The world’s best boxer is named as referee amid massive local excitement.
Boston sports writers and boxing followers divide on the Britt Nelson result with opinions favoring Britt for a finish and Nelson for durability. Notables like Waldron Kennan Keevin Hurst and Murray hedge between Britt’s science and Nelson’s durability while wagering and throwing cautious praise.
Boxers Jimmy Britt of San Francisco and Battling Nelson of Chicago clash in Colma California this afternoon at 4 30 Boston time for the lightweight championship. Purse is about 70000 with a 60 40 split in favor of the winner under referee James J Jeffries Britt as the betting favorite 10 to 7. bout expected to last 45 rounds in finish fight format.
Full returns from the Britt Nelson fight this afternoon will be received at the Old Howard Theatre. Carl Lothrop arranged a special wire from ringside to the stage and Jack Sheehan will be the announcer. Every blow will be announced and patrons will be told of every move from entrance to finish.
Prominent boxing figures and reporters forecast Britt winning over Nelson, with predictions ranging from 20 to 45 rounds. Notable supporters include Jack Johnson, Jimmy Collins, Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett, and Jimmy Winston, all praising Britt's head and timing.
Quotes from Tom Sharkey Younbett and Kid Sullivan praise Britt in a prediction that he will beat Nelson within 25 rounds. They label Britt the clever boxer with punch and speed while noting Nelson relies on stamina and punishes with resilience.
Motor expert Bob Schultz arrived with a two cylinder five horsepower racing machine to attempt a mile in 60 seconds this afternoon at Charles River Park. He clocked 1 minute 1.15 seconds the first mile 69 seconds the second and 65.65 seconds the third, just under the two year old record by Albert Champion. Six competitive races and many novices amateurs and professionals are entered for the event.
Providence R I Sept 8 Myopia first team defeated Dedham first team 16 to 48 4 in a decisive Rumford Polo Club match. Dedham had a one goal handicap and held Myopia briefly before Max Norman and Adelbert Ames spurred a rapid Myopia goal run.
Three excellent events closed the harness racing at Nashua New Hampshire fair withColonel Delmar winning the 2:19 pace Hulman second in 2:19 1 4 Kremeletta victorious in the 2:27 trot Ragged Edge second in 2:22 1 4 and Milton Jr winning the 2:24 pace with Baron B second in 2:19 1 4.
Labor Day activities at Oak Island were postponed for one year by the committee at its last session after extensive preparation and arrangements had been made.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 5 to 3 as rookie Dygert debuts with a steady performance. Cy Young tires late and Waddell exits early after a rough eighth, while Collins, Selbach, and Murphy drive the offense.
Washington twice overcomes New York to win the third of a five game set. Stahl singles with bases loaded in the ninth to score the deciding run as Washington edges ahead 6 to 5. Pitcher changes, errors, and two base hits populate a tense, crowded game with 2,708 in attendance.
Detroit wins 1 0 over St Louis in a pitchers battle as a wild throw, steal, and two base hit decide the game. O Leary and Koehler with two base hits highlight Detroit offense. Game notes include substitutions and a late ninth inning bat for Van Zant.
Stolen bases by Schaefer and Crawford pace Detroit. Killian fans six while Howell records four strikeouts. Bases on balls Killian two Howell two. Left on base Detroit eight St. Louis ten. Time one hour sixty minutes. Umpires O Loughlin and McCarthy. Attendance 1500.
At Sheepshead Bay on September 8 Proper easily captured the Omnium handicap one mile and a furlong in 1 5315, Coy Maid ran second, while Whimsical, an added starter and favorite, won the Golden Rod stakes in 1921 2 5.
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