This Date In History2011-06-09 · TheChronicleHerald.ca
1899 ? Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the 11th round in New York to win the world heavyweight boxing title. 1934 ? Olin Dutra edges Gene Sarazen by one stroke to win the US Open. 1940 ? Lawson Little beats Gene Sarazen by three strokes…
[Unsigned, The New York Times]2005-11-03 · New York Times,United States
James J. Jeffries, who wrested the heavyweight championship of the world from "Bob" Fitzsimmons at the Coney Island Athletic Club on June 9, successfully defended his title against "Tom" Sharkey of Ireland.…