Jeffries 'couldn't hit Johnson at my best' -- source, date of clipping?

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  1. guilalah

    guilalah Well-Known Member Full Member

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    McGrain posted this (from his photobucket) a few months ago.

    Does anyone know the source and date for this clipping?
     
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    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Another quote about Jack Johnson that people might like.

    In 1912 the British Admiralty discussed increasing the calibre of gun on their largest battleships from 13.5'' to 15''. The question was finaly resolved by First Sea Lord Jackie Fisher who said:

    "What was it that alowed Jack Johnson to knock out his opponents? It was the big punch."
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I don't know anything about that clipping actually. Someone else posted it before I did - I can't remember who.
     
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  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I guess Jeffries was no Marvin Hart ...
     
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  5. darling dame

    darling dame Active Member Full Member

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    I believe the NY times had it in the paper right after fight I believe I saw it in Areprint of their famous Sports stories . I could swear I also saw it in Nat Fleischer book 25 years at ringside. Nat traveled by train with Johnson after he bested Jeffries.:good
     
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