The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-10
NELSON IS THE VICTOR
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Betting at Standstill.

Betting at Standstill. The uncertainty as to whether there .. would, be a fight at all with still greatef uncertainty as to the square ness of the contest should 1t occur, practically brought betting to a stand still. The pool room concession inside the grounds had made elaborate prep arations to handle the big crowd of bet- tors, but no business was done, al- though odds of 10 to 6 were offered. with Britt the favorite.
 As the hour for the fight approached the crowd became restless and noisy. Nolan still persisted in his refusal to bring Nelson into the ring until a referee satisfactory to himself should be selected.
 James Jeffries came through the gates to the arena at 1:20 and took a seat at the ringside. He was cheered by the crowd, but paid no attention to the demonstration. Jeffries said he was on hand to act, as he had been chosen by the fighters and the club. He knew nothing about what they intend ed doing aside from that, he said. Nelson's father came up to Jeffries and told him that he wanted the retired champion to act as referee. Jeffries declared he did not want to referee if there was going to be any squabble about the matter. At 1880 Nolan, Nell sons recalcitrant manager. left the arena and declared he would not return until the question was settled. At 1:40 p. m. Manager Coffroth called Willis Britt up and told him to bring Jimmy in. At 2:15 p. m. Jim Jefrries came into the ring It was said that | Nelson absolutely refused to make his appearance. Manager Coffroth then in- | structed Billy Jordan to make an an- nouncement to the people. Jordan AA l ment:
 "Gentlemen: MT. Nelson refuses to come into this ring unless they select a man other than Jim Jeffries for re- feree." There was great chorus of Jeers and cries. MT. Britt" continued Jordan. Twill not stand for any other man than Jeffries. Now, gentlemen, champion of the world, Jim Jeffries." The cheers were given with a will. Jeffrles' Speech.
 All I've got to say" said Jeffries, in response to calls for a speech, 'is that I thank you one and all for this reception" and he immediately jumped out and resumed his svat.
 Loud and persistent cries of Bring on Nelson" followed. Jordan once more demanded attention and made the following announcements: Gentlemen. sit down. MT. Nelson says he will accept either George 'silar or Edward Graney. we will accept Graney." promptly shouted Spider Kelly. for Jimmy Britt. T won't accept" said Graney "Oh, come on Eddie,' said Jimmy Britt and his request was re- peated from others in the Britt corner.
 Graney finally came into the ring. Britt was the first to shake hands with him. Word was quickly sent to the Nelson camp and at 2:S3 Nelson made bis appearance.
 On his way down he was greeted with loud and continued jeering and hooting He was accompanied by Harry Foley, Martin Murphy, Billy No Ian and Fred Landers. Nelson was in- troduced as the hardest nut to crack In the lightweight class, Battling Nell son." .s+
 Britt was then brought out and i'm | troduced as the pride of California" There was great shout of approval | from the crowd. Challenges flew thick and fast. Eddie Hanlon, Jimmy Gard | ner. Aurelio Herrera and Willie Fits- gerald were some of those who want | to meet the winner.
 An announcement that came as l surprise was that Referee Graney de- clared all bets off on the contest. Ora ney explained that 1t only applied to | beds made previous to his selection and accepted as referee and that all others could stand
 Graney called the men to the center and gave them instructions.
 You boys are going to fight under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. My interpretation of these rules Is that there must be no holding. don't want to put my hands on you and when say break. I want you to break with out any unnecessary delay"
 The men shook hands. stripped quickly and the ring was cleared.
 Britt wore red trunks trimmed with the national colors. Nelson had on pale green trunks with a pink belt.
 At 2:47 the word was given and the fight was on.
 Nelson. the victor said tonight:
 The fight turned out as I expected 1t would. l knew that if got a square would win Referee Graney was per fectly Just in his decisions as my mana ger was sure he would be. It was a blow in the pit of the stomach, follow ed by left hook to the jaw, that gave Britt his quietus. He did not have mo In distress at any stage of the game. even If some of my friends thought I was going once or twice. On the other hand knew early in the f1fht that would conquer Britt and that 1t was merely a matter of rounds before would put him out, but must give my adversary credit for having fought very squarely
 contrary to expectations. the crowd or SooO men and a score of women at IIl me rlngside was most orderly one. instead of S75.O0O
 ReIeree Graney gave out to the news paper men that bets made after his aSceptance would stand. This was aoout ].S5 o'clock. which was an im- poIIaht point to bettors who posted Gl cneir money prior or subsequently, to Graney's declaration.
 Fitzgerald, gave s1 .oOo in cash to Bniy
 voaet SAH ana challenged the winner to