The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-27
, the ring following the decision and

in the ring following the decision and said:
 '.Munroe came to me in rather Q threatening manner and asked why l had called or the fight. His question was so absurd that could not pre- vent myself from laughing at the man and told him that there wac no calling off of the fight. You are put out that is all there is to it,
 Billy Delaney. chief trainer of Jef- fries. was highly pleased at the show ing made by the champion. He said:
 ''Of course. was greatly surprised. I expected the fellow to put up Q bet ter fight. The only thing now is Who's next. So far as I am con- cerned I would be pleased if Jeffries would step out of the ring for good. But if he can get a light by next win- ter, as far as am concerned, shall pc pleased to have him take 1t up.
 A S35,000 crowd witnessed the Jeff fries Munro fight, but the throng was not up to the San Francisco standard. That tense air of suppressed excite- ment which is usually in the air on the evening of a great championship battle was, if not wholly lacking, con- siderably toned down.
 OGtsaders lined Munroo.
 The spectacle of long lines of eager applicants standing for hours blocked deep in anticipation of the opening of the box offioe was not. witnessed. The San Francisco sporting fraternity seemed to be imbued with the idea that the outcome was a foregone com clusion. Not SO with the out-of-town delegations. however. who came into the city on every train. The majority of these people looked with favor on Munroe. In fact, this element made up almost two-thirds of the house. They came from the various small towns and the cities of California, but nearly ev- cry Pacific and Western Plateau State was represented.
 Few sporting men east of the Rockies 1ourneyed across the continent to see the fight. It was estimated by the pro- moters that perhaps fifty would be an outside number for such of these.
 For @ couple of hours before the opening of the box office. long line of sportsmen from the small interior towns. together with the host that was to constitute the gallery gods brigade. awaited the opening of the doors. These men talked Munroe. but did not seem too willing to hazard much on his chances to win.
 In the afternoon, betting was 100 to s5 that Jeffries would win and even money that the champion would knock out Munroe In less than ten rounds.
 Jeffries Money Abundant.
 There was an abundance of Jeffries money in sight. but few takers were found in the Munroe camp. They were holding for a better proposition. To- ward evening the odds dropped to ten to three and then more Munroe money was in evidence. Most of the beta. however, were small and in the down town pool rooms no large commissions were recorded.
 The great bulk of the money wag- cred was on the proposition of how long Munroe would last. A great many knowing ones thought it a good hazard to place even money that the champion would not knock out the big miner within ten rounds. They figured on Munroe's youth, great strength. vigor and ambition. Not a few. too. thought that the instructions of sKid" Mccoy would make tie Butte man tho most formidable who ever t5elsiedt tJeffrfes.
 The fact that the latter was reported to have tipped the scales at 225 pounds a few hours before entering the ring made them think that he would be much slower than on the occasion when he fought Corbett. Another element which helped along the speculative inn pulse Wd5 d AhOWLCd8c VI thu AhASS under which the battle was to be fought These permitted the fighters to rough 1t and protect themselves at all times. In other words, the sporting men real ized that the contest would not be un- der entirely Marquis of oueensberry rules. There was some resemblance to the London prize ring rules.
 Great Battle Was Expected.
 With two of the greatest giants who ever faced each other in the ring un- der these conditions. a great fight was looked for. In all of the other great heavyweight battles. notably those be- tween Corbett and Sullivan, Corbett and Fitzsimmons and Corbett and Jef. fries. hitting in the clinches was bar red. and they broke clear at the order of the referee. f.s W tS &
 Shortly after o'clock the doors of the big pavilion were opened and tho waiting throngs which had been ad- mirably handled by the mounted police and a squad of patroimen poured in at the doors. The galleries were quick ly filled and the big sporting men soon coupled most of the high-priced seats.
 Munroe was the first to jump into the ring. coming over the ropes at 9:19 p. m.. He was followed imme- diately by Jeffries.
 The seconds. as announced by Ref cree Graney are: Jeffries--Biily Dela- ney. Jimmy Britt, Jack Jeffries and Joe Kennedy Munroe-Kid Mccoy, Harry Foley. Tim McGrath. Twin" Sullivan and Frank Mcdonald.
 Announcer Jordan introduced Munroe as "The Butte Miner" Jeffriss was then presented as the champion of the world.
 Both Received Applause.
 Both men received a hearty round of applause. Munroe, if anything, re- ceiving the greater amount.
 Kid. Mccoy was next introduced as the "Beau Brummel" of the prize ring
 Mccoy expressed himself as willing to box any man in the world, barring
 Jeffries Immediately went to his cor ner. His face bore a smile of confi- dence. His condition was superb He was clad in black trunks entwined with the national colors. After greeting many friends, Jeffries stalked to Nun roe's corner and grasped the miners hand.
 As far as appearances went, Munroe contrasted greatly with the champion. His face wore a serious expression and was almost white. He appeared to be i'll at ease as his seconds fastened his gloves on.
 Munroe wore green tights. also sur rounded with the national colors. As the miner discarded his overcoat. 1t was agreed that his condition was per- feet.
 At 9:30 Announcer Jordan beckoned the men to their corners there to await the gong and almost immediately time