The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-01
NUNROE MATCHED
WITH JEFFR|ES
Miner Will Meet Champion
in Twenty-ROund Bout.
FRISCO THE BATTLE-GROUND
yosemite Athletic Club Hangs Up
Purse of $4,000 for the
FIGHT.

A match for the heavyweight cham
Ilonship of the world between Jim Jeff-
, res ana Jack Munroe has been arranged
TOT an important fistic contest the
LIatch was the quickest made in wears.
me representatives of both men com
pIeted all business in about tbirt,,
minutes. A number of sporting men
were on hand I'm New York to watch
the negotiations, probably attracted by
the expected appearance of the two
principals. Neither Jefrries nor Munro,
however. was present. Billy Delaney
acted Tor the champion, while Harry
Pollok talked for the miner.
$4,000 Purse.
AS a result of the confab the rivals
nave agreed to come together before the
yosemite A c, San Francisco some
ume during the month of May next for
a purse of 900. This money IS 10
be divided on a basis Of Go per cent To
the victor and IS per cent to the defeated
man. The loser I'm the mill, under these
conditions. will be literally taken care
OF, for his end will amount to some
thing Ike $3.50 This is more than some
pugilists receive for winning a cham
pionship scrap. The club is to post
So,OOO as a guarantee that the combat
VIII be held under its auspices on a
date that IL may select The lighters
are to do the same. Half Of the forfeit.
$500. is to be deposited this week and
the remainder month before the bout
Graney Will Referee.
Eddie Graney. who is well known on
the Pacific Coast as an excellent Judge
OF pugilists. is TO be referee. He was
CHOSEN out OF four men suggested b
Delaney
Originally, Delaney was for having the
fight decided in the time-honored per
centage system, but the Inducements ir
this respect held out by the Yosemite
Clue did not come TO his standard. So
when the offer of n 49, 900 purse came |
he snapped it up with avidity. At first
manager wanted the purse |
split equally. This Delaney would not :
listen to.
The articles which were signed are
only temporary. The club will draw up /
set today and forward them TO both l
'crappers for their signatures. Harry
-orbett was selected as final stake
holder. and all the forfeits and appear
lnce money viii be left with him.
To Fight in May.
II is not known exactly on what dav
turing May the MIL will be held. De
aney says that Memorial Day. May 90
you'd suit him, and the club may pos
IDLY choose that date The reason for
rsisting on a big fofeit is. according 10
Delaney, to prevent the encounter fall
ng through He said that Munroe had
N opportunity OF facing Jefrries last
November in California. but failed 70
'rasp II. Munroe is TO be permitted 10
rear surgical bandages In this fight.
Though Delaney thought that they
vere not essential He ADDED that Jef-
i1es never wears them in the ring. The
Init Of the fight is twenty rounds. and
traight Marquis of Queensberry rules
gill prevail Five-ounce gloves will be
sed.
Jenries Will train at Hardin Springs.
lie has several theatrical dates to MI. I
nd Is booked up 70 April /. Next he Is
o appear in Cleveland The champion s
aid yesterday that two months OF sonI I
york would be enough TO put him in {
trim.
Munroe will work his way West and $
rive Ia Calf >Tnia about April l. He is :
4 good trim now. Munroe IS much !
leased over the prospect OF meeting Z
enries. and is confident Of success.