Jeffries Defeated as Johnson Rival Praised in Reno
Reno July 4 I outclassed Jeffries in every department of the fighting game and expect to rest for months. Jeffries showed heart though his blows had little steam. He will not enter the ring again, and Mrs Jeffries wept as he returned to his camp. Jeffries plans to go home to southern California with his wife.
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Johnson Converses and Heads to Chicago After Fight
Jack Johnson feasted at his training camp on July 4 as crowds spent lavishly following his victory over Jeffries. He announced plans to travel to Chicago by 9:45 PM, spoke casually about the fight, and prepared to rest with family before vaudeville shows.
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Tex Rickard recounts Johnson Jeffries bout as referee
Reno July 4 Texas promoter Tex Rickard explains how the famous fight was won and lost. He recalls Jeffries being knocked through the ropes and disqualified under the rule book. Johnson dominated, Jeffries failed to hit, seconds mishandled, and Rickard notes Johnson’s lefts and Jeffries’ poor showing.
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Night Before the Battle Restless in Reno
Reno crowds fill streets as trains deliver fighters and promoters for the big prize fight. Thousands seek $50 ringside seats, while police and detectives guard the arena and surrounding streets. A sea of diverse spectators lines the route from center town to the arena as preparations reach peak ahead of the event.
Texas Mother Hails Jack Johnson Triumph Parade
Mrs. Johnson, mother of Jack Johnson, rides a wave of praise after his victory. Fans and celebrities fill Chicago as the crowd carries her to her home, where she waves a poster of Jack from the roof and leads a singing tribute. The scene includes notable boxing figures like Sullivan, Sharkey, Fitzsimmons, Langford, and Corbett among the throng.
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Jeffries Defeat Ends Epic Ring Battle in Reno
In scorching heat a global crowd watched the Jeffries Johnson bout end with Jeffries down after fifteen rounds. Sam Berger and seconds moved in as the champ lay dazed, then was led away while fans reflected on a historic display of ring craft. Bets totaled over a quarter million in Reno and bookies posted early odds of 20.4 to 1 on Johnson.
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Seated receipts reach two hundred fifty thousand in Reno bout
Reno July 4 reports seat sales totaling about 250000 with managers silent. Johnson and Jeffries fought as Corbett and Delaney stood in Johnson’s corner. Johnson showed nerves early but grew confident, landing uppercuts and driving Jeffries toward decline through rounds thirteen. The crowd urged fairness, predicting a decisive result as the bout wore on.
Johnson the Great Pugilist From Slavery to Heavyweight Champion
Long retrospective on Jack Johnson born March 31 1874 in Galveston Texas. He ran from poverty to boxing fame and later became heavyweight champion after a perilous journey from street life to top prize ring fame.
Jeffries Rise From Log Cabin Roots To Fist Fighting Fame
A biographical sketch traces James J. Jeffries born April 16 1875 in a log cabin near Carroll Ohio. It covers his nature loving youth, transition from ironworker to heavyweight champion, and the influence of trainer Corbett shaping his fighting craft.
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Betting On The Jeffries Johnson Fight In Reno
Betting extended to fight time with Jeffries at 10 to 6 in the room and 2 to 1 in many bets. Tom Corbett kept his betting HQ open until the opening bell. Johnson supporters wagered smaller sums while Jeffries backers offered larger bets. A $10,000 Jeffries pool and similar sums were placed, with more than 44,000 in the pool at noon as wagering continued heavy through the day.
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Baltimore Negroes Celebrate Jack Johnson Victory
Baltimore rejoiced July 4 as the negro population here celebrated Jack Johnson's victory. In the city long noted as Joe Gans' home, locals wagered small sums on the heavyweight bout. Johnson opened with a powerful assault and domination ended the match in a short, decisive round, concluding the era the boxing world debated since Johnson won the heavyweight title.
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15000 Fight Fans Pack Washington Post for Reno Result
About 15 000 fight fans gathered in front of the Washington Post building to hear the Reno outcome. The crowd, diverse in race and gender, packed Pennsylvania Avenue and Vo street, remained orderly as the result was read at 6 40 pm. Negro enthusiasm ran high while whites and blacks briefly clashed before peaceful dispersal.
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Black Eye Extent of Injury in Jeffries Fight
Reno July 4 Dr W Porter Jeffries' physician said the boxer has a badly bruised face but nothing seriously wrong. Minor cuts on lip and forehead will heal in days. once the eye discoloration fades he will likely feel normal with no heart or body injuries.
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Johnson Wins After Knockdowns In Fifteenth Round
In Reno on July 4 the title fight lasted fifteen rounds. Johnson entered at 2:28, Jeffries four minutes later, time called at 2:45. The last round lasted 2 minutes. Seven teenth round saw three knockdowns in quick succession. referee awarded Johnson the decision. Jeffries would have been counted out regardless.
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