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my of its provisions"

any of it's provisions.
Upon being assured that the report
was authentic and that Gov. GilIeti
had ordered the Acknowledgement e
act, Jefries suddenly became tact
turn and it was hard to get word
out OF him. He Joined Mrs. Jenries
on the porch of the hotel and they
quietly discussed the latest turn
events had taken. After much per
suasion Jeffries finally said:
II the news is correct l will con
tinue training until hear from Rick.
ard and Gleason. After that my
actions will be guided by their plans
If they want us to fight. elsewhere
I suppose we will have TO. but that
will be up to the promoters"
After relapsing into another spell
Of silence he resumed:
Il can't see how this affair differs
from any other fight I have had in
California. If we are breaking the
law now I broke It when I fought
Monroe, Fitzsimmons, Corbett and
the rest. My articles 1 signed with
Johnson are the same as I signed
with these others fighters. Look them
over for yourself. California has a
]
are boxing under IL"
Reno, New, June 15.-There is nc
indication that the Jeffries-J ohnsou
fight promoters will be interfered
with if they decide TO pull of the
event in this city or Ely. both hav
ing made bids for 1t. AS soon as the
news of Gov. Gillett's action reached
here today local sports wired Tex
Richard to bring the fight here and
a mass meeting of business men was
held tonight at which a committee
was appointed 20 secure the bic
event.
Large subscriptions were announced
and the committee expects to be able
to raise at least 100000 before to
morrow night.
Gov. Dickerson is absent from the
State, but other State officers are in
favor OF allowing the fight and say
that they know the Governor will
not interfere with it,
The laws Of the State provide that
IL a license fee of 81, 900 is paid. men
may battle in the prizering on any
conditions they please and for any
number OF rounds.
II is believed here that while Rick.
ard and the principals would prefer
Salt Lake 20 any Nevada city. the
Governor of Utah will interfere. In
that case the fight would have to
come here. as IL would be out OF the
question for Texas OF any Southern
State TO get IT at this season OF the
year. A telegram was sent 20 Richard
this afternoon Offering TO provide an
arena and pay the State license II
he would bring the fight here.
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down. They are the gamest lot Of
men l ever saw. This morning a CON.
mittee of Goldfeld business men of.
fered 10 take me TO a local bank and
guarantee me $500, 900. 1 decided on
Reno, however, for several reasons
In the first place. I did not feel that
night fans Of the East and West
should be compelled to take that ex.
ira twelye-hOur ride across the hot
desert to Goldheld. Then, again. the
people from San Francisco can get
here on the morning of July 4 and
leave the same night in order TO be
back to business Tuesday morning.
For this reason 1 think probably one
or two thousand will come from San
Francisco that would not 20 to Gold
Held. The Reno people have done all
they could, They will build a suitable
arena and pay for the $1,000 license
for me. TEX RICHARD"
The Goldfeld delegation. which
had made 1 determined effort to
swing the battle Of the century to
Richards home town. accepted the
announcement with expressions of re-
greet, but with promises TO "bost the
game to the extent OF their ability.
Reno's fight fanatics are wildly
.elated over the defeat Of Goldheld.
Jenfries and his trainers are ex-
pected tomorrow. Flanagan has sent
a telegram TO Johnson. advising the
negro TO lose no time in reaching
Reno. - Times-Dispatch. June %,
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VIII Start Another Protest.

Columbus. o., June 20.-George
w. Rockwell, chairman of the stop
That Fight" post card movement.
which claimed a share OF the cred
it" for removing the Jeffries and
Johnson fgt from California tonight
announced that tomorrow a similar
movement OF protest to Governor
Dickerson, of Nevada, would be
started against the holding of the
contest in Nevada. Ten thousand pc
titions directed TO the Governor will
be sent to prominent persons through
out the country, and the recipients
will be asked to get from 20 to 500
signers for each and forward them to
Governor DickersoR.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Sacramento. JUG 14. 81

Sacramento. June Ia. 1910.
The Hon, U. S. Webb. Attorney-Gen-
eraI. San Francisco.
Dear Sir: 1 desire call your atten-
ton to a so-called prizefight to take
Mace on the Fourth of July next in
the city OF San Francisco between
one Jim Jeffries and one Jack John
son.
Many complaints are received at
this Office from prominent citizens
of the State protesting against the
so-called fight and requesting that
some action be taken by the proper
authorities to stop the same.
The District Attorney OF San Fran
cisco has informed me that he does
not propose to interfere in the mat
ter.
The first session of the Legisla-
ture. held In this State in the year
1850, enacted a law making 1t Tel
ony for two persons to fight each
other upon a previous agreement,
upon a wager for money OF any othef
reward. This law has been amended
from time TO time, but never so as
10 make prizefighting lawful.
In 1908 the Legislature again
amended the law relating to prize
fghting. While the law as amended
permitted "sparring exhibitions" Tor
a limited number of rounds with
gloves to be held by a domestic in
corporated club. it did not remove
the ban which the laws of the State
have always placed upon prizefghts,
and while "sparring exhibition" I'M
der certain conditions and restrlc-
tions is permissible under this act,
a prizefght still remains felony
Therefore the question arises.
what is a prizehght and what is a
sparring exhibition" The former is
a crime, the latter is lawful.
II is claimed by many that the con
test soon to take place between JET
fries and johnson is to be a prize
fight. as that term is understood IN
the law, and therefore crime under
our statutes.
II this Is true 1t should be pre-
vented, but IL carried out the guilty
parties should be punished by law.
I believe that you should investi-
gate the matter and take such legal
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DickersoO May Oppose Fight.

San Francisco. Cal, June 20.-Re
ports that Governor Dickerson. OF
Nevada. may declare himself against
the holding OF the Jeffries and John
son fight in the Sagebrush State was
received at the johnson camp today.
Johnson himself was the recipient
but he refused TO divulge whence the
information came.
1t cast a noticeable gloom over the
training quarters. Jack said he in
tended to leave the beach Thursday
evening for Reno, but that he would
wait until he received word from Tex
Richard or Manager Flanagan that
Governor Dickerson was IN favor OF
the bout. Billy Delaney also expressed
himself in favor of waiting until the
news had been received from the
promoter.
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ACTING MAYOR is PEEvIsH.

Sputterings OF the controversy be
tween the governor and the local
authorities continue to attract atten-
tention. Acting Mayor ]. A. Kelley
issued a signed statement this after
noon, protesting against the threat
of the governor 10 send troops into
this peaceful community" to prevent
Blot's contest il the city officers re-
fused to take action.
AS the situation now stands, Gov.
IGinett is the victor, and prize fight
ing in California is over, for the pres
emit at least. Richards attorneys are
urging him TO take the matter TO the
courts, assuring him that the Gov
ernor is in the wrong and that he win
win out and be able to pull of the
fight here. But Richard declares he
has no intention OF opposing the State
authorities. and that the fight will
surely go to Nevada.
II is a significant fact also that
both Jeffries and Johnson are look
ing for training quarters In Reno.
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FIGHTERS WILL
MOVE To NEVADA
Promoters Give Up All Hopes OF
Holding Battle 10 California.

San Francisco. Cal. June 90
With the departure OF Tex Richard
today for Reno, the question Of a
stage for the heavyweight champion
ship fight on July 4th was shifted
definitely from California TO Nevada.
After the interview that Mayor Nc
Carthy held yesterday with Governor
Gillet failed TO produce and positive
results the promoters admitted that
the last chance OF holding the fight
in California had gone glimmering,
and the command went forth from
Richard 10 the training camps 20 pack
up for a journey 10 Nevada.
Both camps obeyed orders. and are
now awaiting final instructions from
Richard. who reaches Reno tonight.
AS he expects 90 hold an immediate
conference with the respective fight
promotion committees from Reno and
Goldheld, IL is believed that the two
camps will receive marching orders
tomorrow.
That active preparations are max
ing TO shift the Langford and Ketchel
fight TO Nevada was manifest today.
when Joe Woodman instructed his
Reno representative TO procure train
ing quarters at Reno for Langford.
sid Hester, who promoted the Nelson
and Wolgast match. is in Reno, and
II is believed that be is trying TO get
a permit for a fight between Lang
ford and Ketchel.
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MCCARTHY WILL NOT TALK
Reaches Home and Asks for Time {
Inform Himself ON Situation.

San Francisco, June 1S.-Mayor
p. h. Mccarthy returned today from
the East, where he had been for the
last six weeks on business. still suf-
fering from a broken ankle, which he
received in an automobile accident in
Indianapolis. The mayor was taken
from the train at Oakland. Mole in
a wheel chair TO an automobile. which
carried him on board the ferryboat.
He was met at the Mole by District
Attorney Fickert, Chief of Police
Martin. the police commissioner. and
other city officers.
The mayor refused 10 discuss the
action of Governor Gillett is stopping
the Langford and Kaufman fight,
saying that he would not discuss the
governors acts in this connection un-
I'll he had time TO inform himself
thoroughly Of the facts Of the case.
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SPORTING
GOSSIP.
WILL BE No FIGHT
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Governor Orders Attorney General 20
Prevent JOhnsOn-Jeffries Battle

San Francisco, June 15.-GOv. Gil
lett today ordered AttOrney-General
Webb TO take measures TO prevent
the Jeffrles-J ohnson fight in san
Francisco.
The tight promoters were dunn
founded, for the Governor in an in
terview in the East and since his re-
turn had declared that responsibility
for the fight rested with the District
Attorney of San Francisco.
The Governors purpose to prevent
the fight was outlined in a letter ad-
dressed to Acknowledgement u. s.
Webb. On receipt of the cOmmunica-
ton from the Governor the Attorney
General and his chief assistant. Ray
mond benjamin. went into confer
ence 20 consider the legal phases Of
the case.
Governor Gillett is evidently de-
termined 20 put an end TO prizefght-
ing in California. for late this after
aeon ne sent a telegram TO the At
tOrney-General orderiBs him 90 stop
the Langford Kaufman fight SEIZED
uled for next Saturday afternoon in
San Francisco. This despatch inten-
si6ed the gloom that hung over the
headquarters OF the priZefight pro-
moters. as IL was recognized as the
death knell OF uugilism in California.
No promoter can AFFORD TO antago-
niZe the Governor, as the Attorney
Generals deputies could stop any
boxing match as soon as blood was
shed and the spectacle became bru-
tai. All talk about taking legal meas
ures against the Governors action is
recognized here as absurd, for every
professional contest in the ring held
here in years has been a genuine
prizehght and under the law fell
ony.
The action Of Gov. Gfllett was .
hard blow 10 the sporting men, but
what they don't know is that the
Governors hand was forced from
Washington. The Governor in his
letter declares that he has become
cohv inced that the function slated
for J,ly 4 viii b. a prizehght anu
rot a boxing contest, and as prize
hghting is declared by California law
60 be felony he feels Il his duty TO
stop the contest.
This is the Governors ofhcial po-
sition. But the real reason that
prompted him 20 take this action
was a telegraphic warning he re-
ceived last night from Congressman
Bennett OF the House Foreign Anairs
Committee. MT. Bennett wired that
unless the Governor prevented the
Jefnries-J Johnson fight San Francisco
need not hope TO get the Panama
fair. Virtually the same despatch
from Mrs. Bennett was received by
William r. Wheeler, president or the
Chamber OF Commerce OF san Fran
cisco.
This ultimatum made the Cover
nor take quick action, especially as
IL was seconded by dispatches from
California Congressman and Sena-
tors.
On the other side a-e business and
hotel men OF San Francisco, who are
up in arms because OF the Governor
action. They do not appreciate the
danger Of the city losing the Panama
fair.
The Governors letter to the At
torney- General follows:
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JOHNSON's FAREWELL DAY"
Champion VIII Box With Partners
Before Leaving for Reno.

San Francisco, June 1S.-San
Francisco fight fans will have their
last opportunity to see Champion
Jack Johnson in action at his train.
ling quarters tomorrow morning. He
will box twelve rounds with his spar
ring partners, and Will put in a long
session in the gymnasium.
1t will be known as farewell day"
All hope has been abandoned by
Johnson and his manager OF having
the fight with Jeffries take place In
San Francisco. Preparations have
been made for a quick departure on
Monday for Reno.
Johnson announced today that be
would box four rounds with Cotton,
a like number with Dave Mills, and
four rounds with Kaufman tomor-
row.
The champion put In 8 miles on
the road today. He then jumped on
the scales. which registered 213
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.JEFFRIES AWAITS
MOVING ORDER
Apparatus Packed and Word From
Promoters All That is Needed.

Ben LOmond. Cal. June IS.-With
training apparatus and his new out
door ring just completed. at consid-
cradle expense and trouble carefully
slowed away and everything packed.
Jim Jeffries is awaiting orders where
to move. While Richard and Gleason
have not yet sent definite word. Reno
is virtually accepted as the place by
Jerries. He made arrangements to
pitch his camp at a resort within a
few miles OF Reno. Jeffries and his
party expect 70 leave here Monday
morning.
The pugilist put in a strenuous
forenoon, but with the slowing away
OF the last OF his training apparatus
he was forced to idleness in the after
noon. Tomorrow he will go 20 Santa
Cruz, where he will give his FINAL
boxing exhibition before the big
fight
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VIII Break Up Ben Lomond Camp

Ben Lomond Cal, June 2O.-James
J. Jefries, accompanied by trainers,
sparring partners, court testers and
one manager. will bid adieu to Ben
Lomond tomorrow and start for Ne
vada. From the quiet retreat IN the
Santa Cruz Mountains. where Jeffries
transformed himself from actor to
fighter, the former champion will go
to Oakland and stay until the Jeffries
special train leaves for Reno tomor-
row night.
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pounds.

Speakin Of Blot's action in calling
of the Langford kaufman fight
Johnson said the governor is Ger
tainly a determined man. II was sure
quick action. 1 guess san Francisco
has seen its last fight"
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RENO SELECTED
FOR BIG FIGHT
State Authorities Will Make No At
tempt to Interfere.

Reno. New. June 2l.-With Rene
definitely fixed as the battle-ground
with assurance from Governor Dick
erson that no attempt TO interfere
will be made, by the State authorities
and with preparations already under
way for building the arena. the JET
fries and Johnson fight seems certain
OF fulhlment on July 4.
The selection OF a site for staging
the big fight was made this after
noon. 1t is a rocky field in East Reno,
about a mile and a half from the
heart OF the city. II is familiar in
ring history as the scene OF the Hart
and Root contest of July 4, 1906. IL
is regarded as an ideal place. as IL
affords plenty OF ground for a spa
cious structure.
Contractor Mclaughlin went over
the place today with Richard and
the Reno fight committee. and i'm
mediately began 10 carry out plans
already prepared for the construction
OF the arena.
A building about 500 feet square.
modelled along the lines OF the struc-
ture begun in San Francisco, Will be
put up. II is hoped TO have 1t COM
pleted by the first OF next month.
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Blot Backs Up "Postponing" Mill,
Making IL Certain That Big Bout
VIII BE Fought i'm Nevada
Ring

San Francisco, June ls.A"On 10
Reno is the cry OF the fight brigade.
Convinced by the "postponement"
of the Kaufman and Langford match
that San Francisco definitely had
been eliminated as a possible scene
OF the Jeffries and Johnson fight.
positive announcement is expected
tomorrow that the battle of the
century" will be fought in Nevada.
Tomorrow night. at Reno. Tex
Richard will receive bids for the big
contest from committees represent
ing Reno, Goldfield, and Ely. The city
Offering the most substantial fight in
ducement. he said. will get the match
and the winner will be Immediately
announced. 1t is generally said. how
ever, that Reno will be the choice.
The laws OF Nevada do not pro-
hibit prize fights and no serious OBJ
'stacle 70 staging of the great battle
in that State is anticipated. After
his turbulent experience Of the last
few days, calm appears TO have set
tiled over Rickard. Breathing freely
once more, he is inclined to jest about
his troubles.
Il think we are getting this cham
pfonship into a safe port at last" he
told the newspaper men today, and
he smiled grimly over the pun.
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told the newspaper men today, and
he smiled grimly over the pun.
FIGHTERS ARE READY TO MOVE
Both JeGries and johnson are
awaiting the word to move. Prepare
tions TO break camp have been com
pleted, and on Monday morning the
EXODUS of fighters and trainers from
Ben Lomond and San Francisco is
expected to begin. Tentative arrange
ments for training quarters at Reno
already have been made for both
Jeffries and Johnson.
The capitulatiOn today OF Louis
Blot. promoter of the Langford- Kauf-
man contest, as a result of Gov. Gil
let's order to prevent the fight. end
ed a stressful situation. Blot's de-
termination TO hold the fight, though
.shortlived. was fraught with exciting
possibilities, involving the calling out
of the militia: but. despite the pro
moter's open defiance OF the States
chief executive. no serious i'm
.portance was attached to his attitude
and his back down" caused little
A big crowd surrounded Blots
arena this afternoon, curious 20 wit
ness the test OF strength between Blot
and the authorities. Mounted police
Threaded their way among the spec
tators. and a detail of patrolmen
managed 10 keep the sidewalks clear.
Blot stood at the entrance Of his
arena and greeted Adjutant General
Lauck and Chief OF Police Martin
when they motored up 10 ascertain
what was happening.
Neither Kaufman nor Langford APP
peared. however, and finally the
crowd melted away.
INSISTS HE WILL MAKE TEST.
Blot said that il had been decided
TO withdraw the main fight in favor
.of third rate bout to be held Mon
day. with the intention OF forcing the
governor TO interfere with his
troops" Blot said, after which the
matter would be taken into court as
a test case. A decision. he said. would
be secured in as hours. and the way
cleared for the Langford-Kaufman
tight.
" men AuAOl Iltu VI hlOA HAAncs tue
governor. who was in Sacramento,
stated 10 the Associated Press this
Blot would meet with
no interference in conducting a box
ing contest. as boxing contests had
nothing 70 do with prize fights.
That the governor and the adju
.tant general were prepared TO take
militant measures II Blot had per
sisted in his intention to hold the
Standardization fight, there is no
doubt. IL is understood that a strong
force OF militia. now in camp at the
Preside. was ready for dash TO the
arena and would have arrived there
within fifteen minutes OF the Issuance
of the governors order.
Blot persists in his assertion that
the contest has been merely post
poned" until next Saturday, in order
to stage a minor boxing event. against
the holding OF which he hopes the
governor will take action, so that
contest case can be put up to the
courts.
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RICHARDS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Richards announcement OF the
selection OF the battle-ground for the
Jefries-Johnson contest was made in
the form Of signed statement as
follows:
II have decided TO hold the JEFF
fries-Johnson fight in Reno. In max
Ing the selection wish to give my
reasons for so doing. Goldheld mad e
an oner which it was hard 20 turn
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TRAINING QUARTERS CHOSEN

Another selection made this after
noon was training quarters for Jack
Johnson. Tom Flanagan, the cham
pion's manager, after looking over
several sites. finally settled on a road
house, three miles southwest of Re-
no, known as Kicks resort. Accord
ing TO Flanagan. il is an excellent
place for a training camp, and AT
fords all necessary facilities.
Jeffries will be stationed at Moana
Springs, three miles south OF Reno
Nothing. according to Manager Der.
gers reports. is lacking at this place
that could be desired il connection
with a lighters camp. Natural hos
and cold springs. an open-air pavilion
already provided, comfortable sleep
ing quarters. and nearby fishing
streams and lakes are among the in
JUDGEMENTS offered.
A double tight will be Reno's Of
fering on July IL Sid Hester sue
ceeds in carrying out hts plan to stage
the Langford and Ketchel fight on
the morning OF the big battle in the
same arena. Hester was busy today
endeavoring to arrange a permit and
In looking over numerous sites for
training quarters for his fighters.