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HISTORY: On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Offered here is an original, real photo postcard which depicts James Jeffries at his training camp in Rowardennan, California as he prepared for this fight . Joining him and pictured are Tex Rickard, Sam Berger, Dick Adams and Clarence Berry.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, real photo postcard. Copyright 1910 by B.H. Benton with their stamp. Unused. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3 1/4" x 5 1/4."