The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

nlent, jeff threatened to even things by
refusing to perform at the Casino as
advertised 1t seems that the snow
today was given gratis on Jeff's part.
and it would have meant the loss OF
$500 or $500 to the Casino If he had not
appeared.
The mana cement of Rowardennan is
sore at Jeff for various reasons. and
there is likely to be a suit filed against
him if he leaves this training camp
before July.
MONEY LOSING VENTURE
1t is a well known fact that Jeffs
training at this resort has been
financial bloomer for the hotel people,
and they claim to be behind at least
$4,000 or $4,000
His entire staff of trainers with the
exception of Corbett have been fed at
the expense of the hotel. and the man.
agement has given the best cottage on
the ground. as we'll as putting up
handball court and fixing up the place
to suit him. 1t is also alleged that he
was given a cut in the gambling
privileges.
The blame is put on Jeffries for the
financial failure of the affair, as it is
claimed that he has never done any
thing here to encourage people to Row
ardennan. but on the other hand mas
disappointed crowds from San FRAN
cisco and other points so often that
the fans had been educated to Jens
mode of leaving the grounds Wnen
there was a crowd.
If Jeff should leave suit will prob
ably be instituted for hotel and board
bills for his trainers and others or MS
party, which sum it is said might run
up to about $4,000.
There were about 1000 persons at
the Santa Cruz casino to see the exhf-
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center of attraction, though really the
best part OF the bill was the wrestling
bout between Farmer Burns and Roger
Cornell which was won by the former.
Jeff was attired in purple tights.
which showed the big fellows condi-
tion to perfection.
CUTS SPARRING SHORT
Sam Berger was the master of cere-
monies and a number of Jeffries friends
were introduced as timers and referees
After Cornell and Burns had finished
their wrestling bout, Jeffries and Cor
bett went on for two rounds. Corbett
had just come down from San Fran
cisco. and the run over the mountain in
an automobile did not put the former
champion in the best of spirits for
sparring.
Corbett's inactivity around the camp
has set him back in his boxing. as he
time he was seen in harness.
Joe Choynski went on next with jeff
ries for three rounds. AS usual jeff
was compelled to hold himself back for
fear of injuring his opponent, but in
the third round he tore loose a bit and
1t was really an interesting setto. The
crowd cheered Justify for the big fellow.
CORBETT GETS GLAD HAND
Corbett's popularity was sttested by
the rousing reception he was given at
the conclusion of his sparring with JEFF.
He was forced to make speech and he
replied in a few modest words. He
said that he was on the ground to give
jeff every assistance he possibly could.
He lauded jeff as being the greatest
fighter that ever donned a glove and
predicted his victory in the coming bout
with Johnson After the bout jeff was
a guest at a big fish dinner at the
casino.
From present indications Jeffries will
not leave here until Tuesday morning
Arrangements were delayed bit. He
could have left tomorrow night, but he
declares that>he does not like to travel
by night while in training.
They are stilIclinging to faint hope
that Rickard may still stage the battle
in San Francisco and everybody in the
camp is hoping that Tex will still carry
his point. Corbett returned here from
San Francisco where he had seen Rick
ard and he seems to think there is still
a chance. Corbett said the way Rick
ard spoke to him was rather encourage
ing.
Jeff skipped the rope for a few min
utes at the casino and did a like amount
of shadow boxing.