Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10


Delaney, accompanied by party Of gen.
tlemen.
Promptly at / 80 pm, the hour scheduled
for the fighters to be in the ring, the crowd
sent up a shout ''Sit down." and kept 1t up
until all seat holders were in their places.
Manager Coffroth came into the ring, ana
at 1:3S he called Willis Britt up and then
told him to bring Jimmy in.
II have told Nolan that we would give
him until 2 o'clock to produce Nelson
Your contract calls for the men to be In
the ring at / 80 pm. If Nelson is not on
hand al pm. 1 will call for the forfeit.
"Why don't you provide dressing room
for my MANI said Nolan, seeking an ex-
cuse to kill time.
You have room the same as Britt,
said Coffroth.
Immediately afterward Nolan went out.
No one knew whether he would bring Nell
son to the ring by o'clock or not
Nelson Still Absent.
At 2:O5 pm. there was no sight of Nell
son. The crowd sat very quietly and pa
tiently awaiting developments. The Britt
party put in the time in putting soft surgl-
cal bandages on Jimmys hands. The NOV
ing picture people took many snap shots
with cameras, but had not up to this time
attempted to use their machines.
Willie Britt demanded that Nelson be
produced at once, adding: I'm not solhs
Nelson was to be here at 1:30. 1t Is now
after . o'clock, and he had better show up
here soon if there's going to be fight.
ITS pretty tough said Cofroth, 10
months work getting this match and per-
fecting all arrangements, to say nothing OF
the expense l have been put to.
At 2:15 Jim Jeffries came into the ring.
1t was said that Nelson absolutely refused
to come into the ring.
Manager Coffroth then instructed Billy
Jordan to make an announcement to the
public
Jordan then made the following an
nouncement:
Gentlemen: Mr.. Nelson refuses to come
into this ring unless they select man
other than Jim Jeffries for referee"
There was great chorus of jeers and
cries.
''Mr. Britt" continued Jordan, will not
stand for any other man than Jeffries."
Now, gentlemen, three rousing cheers for
the undefeated and retired champion Oh the
world Jim Jeffries."
Three cheers were given with will.
IAN I've got to say" said Jeffries in re-
spouse to calls for a speech, lis that l
thank you, one and all, for this reception,
and Immediately jumped out and resumed
his seat.
Loud and persistent cries Of Bring on
Nelson!' followed.
Jordan once more demanded attention,
and made the following announcements:
Gentlemen please sit down. Mr.. Mel
son says he will accept either George Siler
or Edward Graney."
I'VE will accept Graney," promptly
shouted Spider Kelly for Jimmy Britt.
II won't accept" said Graney.
"Oh, come on, Eddie said Jimmy Britt,
and his request was repeated from others
in the Britt corner. The crowd seemed
satisfied with the selection when Jordan
announced that Britt woud accept Graney.
Graney finally came into the ring. Word
was sent to the Nelson camp that Graney
had been accepted and that he must now
hurry to the ring
sideration betting became very lively
around the ring. Ten to six on Britt was
the prevailing odds.
Nelson Finally Shows Up.
At 2:33 Nelson made his appearance in
the ring. On his way down he was greeted
with loud and continued jeerng and boot
ing He was accompanied by Harry Foley,
Martin Murphy, Billy Nolan and Fred Ian
ders.
Nelson was introduced as the hardest
nut to crack in the lightweight class" This
introduction was very coolly received.
Britt was then brought out and intro
duced as the Pride of California" There
was a great shout of approval from the
crowd. Challenges flew thick and fast
Eddie Hanlon, Jimmy Gardner, Aurelio
Herrera and Willie Fitzgerald We're some of
lIlOSt w llO WANT u meet INC NIuuSI
An announcement that came as a sur
prise was that Eddie Graney declared all
bets off on the contest. There was some
cheering on the announcement but 1t
came as a great surprise.
The moving picture machines were start
ed as soon as Nelson entered the ring. AL
though there was fog obscuring the sky,
the light was considered favorable.
Graney explained with reference to his
declaring bets off that it only applied to
bets made previous to his selection and
acceptance as referee; 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 inter-
probation of these rules is that there must
be no holding. 1 don't want to put my
hands on you. When l say break l want
you to break without any unnecessary de-
lay"
The men shook hands, stripped quickly
and the ring closed.
Britt wore red trunks, trimmed with the
national colors. Nelson had on pale green
trunks, with pink belt.
At PAT the word was given and the fight
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