Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

sponge, but Munroe was knocked down before the Kid had time to act. did the only thing possible under l Munroe was first in the ring at 9:19 and q minute later Jeffries bounded spective seconds. Jeffries seconds were Billy Delaney, Jimmie Britt, l Jack Jeffries and Joe Kennedy. Munroe's seconds were Kid Mccoy, Harry Foley, Tim McGrath, Edwin l Sullivan and Frank Mcdonald. Announcer Jordan introduced Mun- roe as the Butte miner. Jeffries was presented as the champion of the world.
 Both men received a hearty round of applause, Munroe being given the heartier reception. Kid Mccoy was | next introduced, as the "Beau Brum- mel'' of the prize ring. Mccoy ex- pressed himself as willing to box any man in the world, barring Jeffries.
 Jeffries went to his corner wearing a smile of confidence. The cham pfon's condition was superb. Jeffries was clad in black trunks entwined with the national colors. He greeted many of his friends and then walked to Mt1nroe's corner and grasped the miners hand in seemingly friendly greeting.
 The betting still remained at 100 to 30 after the appearance of the men in the ring, but no big wagers were recorded. Munroe's appearance con- trasted greatly with that of the cham pion.
 His face wore a serious expression and it was almost white. Some thought he was frightened. He ap- peared to be ill at ease as his seconds fastened his gloves on his hands. Munroe wore green trunks.
 The first preliminary bout was be- tween the Saginaw Kid and Jockey Louis Burns. 1t was q six-round af- fair and the Kid won on points. Burns outclassed in height and reach, made a p1ucky contest and stayed the limit.
 The second bout was shorter. Billy Means of San Francisco and Billy Sullivan shaped up, Means winning in four rounds.
 There was nothing startling in the "appetizers."
 The fight by rounds was as fol: lows:
 First Round-Spa1ring Munroe leads with left and it was short Jef- fries danced around his opponent and .It right for the body.
 He sent Munroe to the floor with q left hook to the jaw Munroe was up straight left to his head and followed with a swing to the wind Jeffries followed his advantage, driving Mun- roe to the ropes with right and left to the body.
 Munroe clinches and missed alight for the body Jeffries was chewing gum, but smiling.
 A we'll directed left sent Munroe to the floor for eight seconds. He arose but again was fioored with a similar blow-a left swing.
 Jeffries started q vicious right to the jaw but the bell saved the Miner the disgrace of being whipped in the first round. Jeffries stopped the blow before it reached the mark. Munroe did not land single blow in this round. He looked badly as his, sec onds showed him to his chair
 .econi Rous.at--They went to clinch. Munroe receiving a left swing On the mouth which made him spit blood. 1t was first blood for Jeffries. Jeffries bored in, smashing the miner all over the body with right and left, flooring him.
 Blood flowed from the miners face and mouth. Another straight, terrific right to the face rendered the miner helpless He sank to the floor slowly and as he attempted to rise Jeffries was waiting for him but before the champion could land on his helpless victim Referee Graney grabbed him and declared Jeffries the winner.
 There were about 28,000 spectators in the arena. and the receipts amount ed to $4O,o00 of which Jeffries gets $22 GOO, Munroe $s,OOO, approximate ly, leaving $1O,oO0 for the promoters of the fight.