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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Entire Nation Appears to Be Fight Mad

what kind Of fighting he is going to do.
has spent great deal Of time up the
road preparing his wind and limbering
up his leg muscles and he has been in
dulging in sparring In which he allowed
his trainers to beat him up to their
hearts content. JEFF has evidenced the
fact that he is going to start in fight
ing Mt the tap OF the bell. 1t is pretty
certain that johnson will try to wear
Jeffries down. He will attempt to pre-
vent the white man from getting home
any Of those sledge hammer blows early
in the fight. Johnson believes that. il
he can stave Jsffries of twenty rounds
the fight is his. He believes he can
wear down JEFF and win at his leisure
after the twentieth round.
Will Crowd Allow This7
But the question now arises, will the
crowd allow Johnson to do thIss AS
soon as the spectators see the black
man stalling they will begin to call
upon him to fight. If Johnson doesn It
1ght there is going to be some excite
ment. It is reported that the men may
enter the ring at even money on July
a. Jeffries has been the favorite in
quite streak Of heavy betting, the
odds being 10 to s, Betting Commits
sioner Tom Corbett Of the Jeffries back
ers has wagered nearly $4,000.
Ketchel-Langford Conflict.
A coming fight that is attracting near
ly as much interest and attention as the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Greatest Ring Battle Of the
Century Near. Participants
at Climax of Physical Per-
fection.

Jeffries-J ohnson fight is tho conflict be-
tween Stanley Ketchel and Sam Lang
ford of Boston, which is scheduled to
be pulled Off at ColIna, CAL on July 2.
This fight will take the place of the
one between Abe AtteIl and Jem Dris.
coll which was called off. Ketchel and
Langford agreed to not less than TWEEN
ty five rounds. The agreement calls for
$4,000 guarantee, go per cent to the
winner and 40 per cent to the loser. The
first agreement was provisional, even
as to the meeting place.
Have Met Before.
Both mon have many supporters.
When they met last in Philadelphia the
house was divided as to the winner.
Some declared Ketchel won; others said
Langford was easily the victor, whilst
many contended for draw The ma
jority Of spectators were of the opinion
that Langford held aloof with view TO
another contest. It was evident that
Lsngford let many chances go by where
he could havo finished his opponent
with knockout. Since then Ketchel
has improN ed. AS say this fight rivals
the Jeffries-J ohnson contest in popular
interest.
Wolgast's Hands Recovered.
Tom Jones, manager for Lightweight
Champion Ad Wolgast. says that the
Michigan champs hands arc about re-
covered now. AID had his knucklcs
smashed up in an automobile wreck and
injured them further by injudicious
training,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
JOHNSON WILL BOX
At FRISCO SUNDAY
Black Champion Ready to Go
to Reno for the Big
Contest.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1s.-San
Francisco fight fans will be given their
last opportunity TO sec Champion Jack
Johnson In action at his training quar-
tcrs tomorrow. He will box twelve
rounds with his sparring partners and
will put In a long session in the gym
nasium. 1t Will be known as farewell
day." all hope having been abandoned
by Johnson and his manager of having
the big fight take place in San Francisco.
Preparations have been made for a quick
departure Monday morning for Reno.
Johnson announced today that he will
appear In the gymnasium at 2:30 o'clock.
He will box four rounds with Cotton, a
like number with Dave Mills and con-
Guiding period OF four rounds with Al
kaufman.
The champion put in eight miles on the
road this morning, returning To camF
shortly before II O'clock. He jurlped on
the scales, which registered exactly 2lS
pounds.
.'I feel great" said Jack. 'Jn fact. l
never felt better In my life. II we go
TO Reno" here he smiled his golden
smile, az guess ! can stand the change
of atmosphere Jeffries Will have no
kick coming As II Will affect us both
alike. Quarters already have been picked
out for me at Reno, and everything will
be In shape when arrive. Sig Hnrt will
go ahead Of the outfit to arrange de-
tails"
Speaking Of the calling off OF
the Langford- Kaufman fight. johnson
said;
THAT governor of yours certainly is a
determined man. He was sure quick ac-
ton, guess San Francisco has seen
Its last fight"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Results at Latonia.
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCiaieu HTSSS,
LATONLA, June 1s.-The Harold stake.
for two year-olds. which carried $500,
went TO an added starter, McTvor. Cow
crnor Grny. the favorite. got the worst
OF the start
First race. five furlongs-Alice A. Daily,
straight ss.To, won. UGoppa. place $3.50,
second. Eastern Star. show $40. third.
Time, 100 2-5.
Second race. six furlongs-Myles
O'Conneil, straight sl1.50. won; Dainty
Dame. place 81. second; All Rod. show
$40: third, Time. 12 1-5.
Third race. mile and seventy yards
Stlclyer, straight S16.f0. won: Jeannette
NJ. place $3.50 second; Ida May, show
$40, third, Time. :4t 2-5.
Fourth race five furlongs-McIvor,
straight $500. won: Governor Gray.
place $500. second; Bobby Boyer, show
$3.50. third Time. loo 80
Fifth race mile and one -eighth-Tom
| Hayward. straight Sl4.io won; Meadow.
place 1910. second; Lenmence. show SO,
| third. Time. 1852 2-5.
Sixth race, mile and seventy yards
Tom Blgbee. straight $40 won; Carlton
! Ct, place t13,20. second; Sligo, show $40,
third. Time, 1:44.
Seventh race. mile and three siXteenths
Third Rail. straight $3.50. won: Charles
Granger. place $50, second; Wolferton
show $3.50 third. Time, 1883 3-5.
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may yield to the popular excitement and
do some challenging himself. Fireman
Flynn of Pueblo, Colo, wants a crack
at the winner and some one, most likely
IN Jest, has started the report that old
Bob Fitzsimmons will be on hand with
challenge.
Few Known Heavyweights.
This brings us to the fact that there
aren't many known heavyweights IN
this country. There are a lot OF fat
middleweights but the crop Of genuine
and legitimate heavies is undersized.
While it is pretty safe and certain that
Jeffries will win on July 4, yet If he
doesn't he will refuse to fight again.
johnson has made up his mind TO chal-
lenge the winner right off the reel
should he lose.
Extensively Advertised.
There has never been prize fight
SO extensively advertised as the ap::
preaching brawl between Jeffries and
Johnson. If the men were paying ad.
vertising rates both would have been
bankrupt months ago. Practically every
big sporting man in the prize fgt line
is tied up directly or indirectly with
the mill. Corbett, Choynsli, Berger,
Gotch and Burns are attached to the
Jeffries camp, Delaney, Nolan, Kaufman,
Cutler, Cotton, Mills. Furey and Sig
Hart have been attached in some man
ner or other to the johnson outfit. Rick
ard and Gleason are promoting it, while
Mckard will referee. Eddie Smith,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
MCCARTHY RETURNS, BUT
EVADES. FIGHT QUESTION
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOClatcd PTcSS.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1S.-Mayor P.
II. Mccarthy returned late today to this
city form the east, where he has been
for the past six weeks on official bust
ness. The mayor, still suffering from the
brolSon ankle which he sustained In an
automobile accident at Indianapolis, was
taken from the train at Oakland mole in
n wheeled 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 po-
lice commission and other city officials.
Mayor Mccarthy refused to discuss the
action Of Governor Gillett in stopping the
Langford Kaufman fight saying that he
would not discuss any matter In conncc-
ton with the governors acts until he has
had time to thoroughly inform himself OF
the facts OF the case.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Like olden Days, When the
world Awarded a Tourney
getween Bold Knights.

.ssed Wire to The Tribune.
rpw YORK, June 1S.-With the
..test ring battle of the century but
<ov,nioht away; with both James j
.yr;es and Champion Jack Johnson at
a climax of physical perfection and
,dv for the fray; with the entire ma,
'oo f;pht mad and puSilistic fans from
bow part Of the world happy, we stand
,on tbs threshold Of the big event inst
h the oldeu days, they awaited with
-poctsncy a spear breaking tourney
tween bold knights.
There is one thing about the ap'
|,onchiug conflict which has not yet
!, mentioned. That is that, imme,
4 -falv following the knockout, If there
one, the winner will be. challenged by
A Inc old-timers. by all the aspiring
of the present day and
ia opportunity presents itself names
IA &c brought in that we never heard
d before.
Sharkey In Training.
Tom Sharkey has been training dill
.rtly. declaring that he will challenge
se winner. Sam Langford has an
.nnced that he may challenge the win
d Tommy Burns will have a bid In
. 6qht the next champion. Although
|aniey Ketchel's s aspirations were pret-
f. veil snufed out in Knockout deliv-
la by Jack johnson in California. be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
CHESTER kRUM
WINS THE DERBY
Leads Classy Field Under Wire
by Ten Lengths for
Big Purse. i
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE
GO TO SEE THE RACES
One FayOrite and Five Second
Choices Win First Money
on Card.

About 5000 people attended the Buena
Vista races Saturday afternoon, the big
attraction being the Utah derby, for a
purse OF 5000, which Chester krum won
by ton lengths In q stretch drive OF
mile and an eighth gallop. krum opened
In the betting at TO 4. but he was
raised TO TO g. and even at this price
many people took the chance on the big
fGvorite. When the five horses appeared
on the track, Chester krum easily stood
out the best.
Starter Dvyer sent the field away with
Splendid start at the barrier, krum
setung away by length, but was passed
was leading by Ave lengths at the quar-
ter and four lengths at the half mile.
Rounding the lest turn, KTum gradually
In the stretch, and Jockey Buxton took
no chances and cnmo home under a.
brisk drive by over ten lengths. Fusileer
but could MAKO no gnin on the fast
going Krnrn, Those who had put their
money on Chester Krum folt n trifle un-
spa as l9ri Il grun would @ not @ be % ubis
to go the distance. but tho favorlte was
there all the tirno. JscQueline, Mentor
dale, Napa Nick and kiddy Lee were
drawn.
While Chester Erum was the only ia
vorlte to win, hve second choices salloped
into the honorS.
1t was another windy day and the dust
was blown over the grandstand nearly
all afternoon Owing to ntxup In train
orders the people were held at the track
ager Dwyer says that ne will try to
figure out n schedule whereby the spe-
clal trains can miss the. Los Angeles LIN
tied. which train has already caused sew
eral delays. and which has proved con-
siderable Inconvenience to the race
goers.
The summaries:
First race, lve and a half furlonss.
purse $500, selling-Bill Eaton (Battistel.
TO /. won; Matte Mack lous), TO J.
second Byron deeds. 20 to !. third,
mond, Maid of Orleans. Aduiline, Sainest.
Tillium. Haunls and Luke Mccoy also
ran,
sellins-st, Joe (Mandersl, Q to 1. won;
M F:y IBattiste),, 8 to 2. third; Time,
1:02 Plume. AcQuia, Hattie Dodson' and
Titus ii. also ran,
Third race. four and haH furlongs.
purse s2ooaJim Basey yospeTl. TO
Time, 56 a-5. Del Frlar. West Point.
Milt Jones, Pawhuska and Great Caesar
also ran.
eighth, Hfr'p purso ise slSoomchestef % Kram Isux1
ton). to 6, won Fusileer (CoTeyl. 20
to /. second; Miss Picnic .(Vosgerl. 10 to
J. third Time. 1867 1-b. Tansy and
Fifth race, six furlongs, purse $3.50
spohn (Williams)., 5 10 1, won: Ocean
Queen (Kederis>, 4 to l., second; Enfield iel
Arionstte, jack Paine, Glaucus, Ire
margo. Marchmonet. Beau Man, Arasee
and Lady Mcdonald also ran,
insNKnlsht Of Iyunhoe Corey. : to /.
won; Coppors (Smith) TO !, second;
Steel LKenD. 10 l. third; Time, l;a2.
Bonnie Prince Charlie and senator Bar
rett also ran.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
RENO CRY Of
FIGHT BRIGADE
ickard Will Receive Bids for
Big Contest Tonight at
Nevada Town.
R0M0TER OF LANGF0RD-
KAUFMAN BOUT RETREATS
of Match Tells
Fans Fighting Is No More
at Frisco.
Associated Press.

n Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1S.-"On to
emo. Is the cry of the fight brigade.
Convinced by the "postponement" to-
N Of the kaufman Langford match that
~ Francisco has been eliminated as a
t<sible scene OF the Jeffrics-Johnson
Eht. positive announcement is expected
1nouow that the battle of the century
1|i be fought in Nevada.
T0morroy night at Reno. Rickard will
csiye bids for the big contest from
pnmittees representing the rival cities
Reno Goldheid and Ely. The city Of
ring the most substantial financial in
pcements, he says, Win secure the match
nd the winner will be immediately an
1uneed. IL is generally understood, how
Ter. that Reno will be the choice.
The laws OF Nevada do not prohibit
Qye contests and no serious obstacle
I The staging of the great battle in that
NE Is anticipated. After his turbulent
fpcriences of the last few days. calm
ppearB 10 have settled over Rickard.
I'd Breathing freely once more, he was
f'ined to jest about his troubles.
Safe at Last.
III think We are getting this champion
~ Ahep q SdIe ppIl dA ldct, 40 'D'N
NJ newspaper men tonight, and he
|1lled grimly over his pun.
tpth Jefrles and Johnson are awaiting
word to move. Preparations TO break
mp have been completed. and on Mon
nv morning the exodus Of fighters and
liners from Ben Lomond and San Fran
]Iro Is expected TO begin. Tentative ar
nsemeDt for training quarters at Reno
I'VE been made for both Jeffries and
chnsoD
The capitulation today of Louis Blot,
pmotcr Of the Langford- Kaufman con-
Ht, as result Of Governor Giiletts mil
mt measures 10 prevent that fight. has
HQed siressful situation. Plots deter
In2lion 10 hold the fight, though short
Led was fraught with exciting possi-
I!!ties. involving the calling out Of the
1|lltiH, but despite the promoter s open
lance OF the states executive: no seri-
pa paimportanco has been attached TO his
Hrlike declarations and his 'backdown
fcasioned little surprise.
"a big crowd surrounded Blots arena
Ws afternoon curious 10 witness the
ft6t OF strength between Blot and the
pmorlties. Mounted police threaded
tihs among. the throngs in the street
rd special detail of patrolmeu man
&c TO keep the sidewalks clear.
Hot stood at the entrance OF his arena
~ Rreeted Adjutant General Lauck and
1lef OF Police Martin when they motoret
70 ascertain what was happening,
Crowd Melts Away.
4 LHclther Kaufman nor Langford Hp.
f9rnd. however, and finally the Grove
1clfed away.
plot persists In his assertion that th'
<.nscst has been merely postponed" un.
next Saturday In order TO stage {
e,nor boxing event against the hold
OF which he hopes the governor wil
Continued on Page Three.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
CROWD WITNESSES
GOOD BOXING CARD
Reagen Given Decision in Salt
Lake Athletic Clubs Show
at Auditorium.

A big crowd witnessed Il good card at
the Salt Lake Athletic clubs show at the
Auditorium on Richards street Saturday
night. The principal bout was a six
round contest between Jimmy Rcaeen
and Eddie Weber OF Oakland. Reagen
was given the decision Both men did
some good. fast work, and the bout was
an interesting one
The first preliminary was a four round
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

Charley White, Ed Graney, Buck Cor
nelius, Bat Masterson were mentioned
in connection with the rcforeoship. Abe
Attell, Sam Langford, Papke, Burns,
Ketchel and Kaufman will either take
part IN preliminaries on July OF will
participate in the week g flstic tourna-
ment attending the big battle
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

Billy Jordan tho veteran announcer,
who will preside in that capacity on
July 4, in discussing the approaching
fight, says that it has enlisted the at
tention of sporting men Of every de-
gree and has brought directly or indi-
rectly into mention the name Of almost
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

off tho distance at a marvellous rate.
Jack runs twelve miles IN one hour and
thirty minutes.
johnson Perfccts Defense.
One gets good idea from the kind
of training fighter takes most to as to
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Breaks Quick Start Record.

by Associated Press.
Curtiss broke the worlds record for n
quick start when he arose In his "IIud-
son flyer" at the Churchill Downs reco
track this afternoon in 4 20 seconds. The
previous record WAS 5 Us seconds. He
flew only a short distance. however.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

on July his running partner and later
business manager, Tom Flanagan, will
urge him to become Il professional run
ner Flanagan says that johnson can,
with has natural ability and his fame
gotten as a prize fighter, make new
fortune upon the track. johnson would
rather travel by automobile, but when
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

bout between Jack TieIney and Joe
Tracy. The contest was declared draw
Ticrncy was In excellent form and
showed good training.
kid" Irish and kid" Rose boxed four
rounds to a draw.
Tho third preliminary was a four
round bout between Young Forbes and
Frank Erne. Erne gave out In tho third
round and would not come back for the
fourth. The decision, therefore, was In
favor Of Forbes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
BY JEFF THOMPSON.

" Eastern newspaper men have como to
California and written columns says
Jordan. etThe fight has caused contro"
versies between trainers and sparring
partners. 1t has cauesd popular agita-
tion which may result in killing the
game entirely and on top of that it may
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Those Little White Ones
BY JACK HELD.

In days of old, so I've been told,
When q man he told a lie:
He was locked UP In the stocks.
And there was left to die,
They didn't do much fishing then,
That certainly Is true;
II they had told the ones told now,
What would the jailer do?
He would not have room for them al
To be put where they'd stay
II they'd told yarns in the days gone by
About the one that got away.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Cornell Beats Yale.

BY Associated Presa.
NEW HAVEN. Conn. June 1S,-Cor-
nell won It's annual game with Yale to-
day, 3 TO O. Freeman Was batted hard
while Yale made only thrco hits Off Good
willie's pitching. R.H. p
Cornell -...., -.-.......... 8
yale " o
Batteries-Goodw willie and Williams
Freeman, Philbin and Carhart,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

bring on race war on independence
day In the capacity of announcer ]
expect to be called upon to introduce
practically every known prize fighter
in the United States on July 4. -
II johnson Loses.
If Jack johnson should lose the fight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
PROMINENT SPORTING
WRITER PASSES AWAY

+ BY Associated Press.
+ NEW YORK. June 18.-Jamcs F,
+ BagIey, well-known New York
r sporting writer. died suddenly be-
I. fore midnight of heart disease lie
+ wns standing in front Of Broad-
: way theater when he suddenly fell
+ to the pavement. dying In few
f minutes.
!. Mr.. BagIey wes about 30 years
!. old and was born in Brooklyn,
+ where he began newspaper work on
r the staff Of the Brooklyn Eagle
J. Later he worl1cd In Newark, Phila-
= delpllia, Chicago and. Detroit. For
!. tho last five years he had been
!. sporting editor Of the New York
z Evening Mall
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
MAYOR BRANsFoRD ARRIVES
SAFELY IN CALIFORNIA

+ Mayor Bransford and party mr.
+ rived In Quincy. Cal, several days
!. ago In their Pierce Arrows md are
I. now touring the state, The mayor
7 and party had n splendid trip and
!. did not have the least trouble. One
!. puncture in Elko Is the extent OF
y the trouble with both cars on the
I. ontire trip. Mayor Bransford and
!. his son will meet the party OF
6 Fierce cars tnat VIII leave here :
= drive to the fight together
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Mcfarland Whips Champion.

LONDON. June 1S.--Packy McFarla nd
OF Chicago knocked out Jack Goldswain
OF London. the English welterweight
in the third round Mt the
Blackfriars ring tonight. Tho men fought
for a purse OF $500.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19
Will Give Army asaneuvers.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-Charles X.
Hamilton the aviator. will leave here to-
night for Nashville. Tenn. where he Will
give series OF flights beginning Mon
day. for the benont OF the United States
army men who are TO conduct maneuvers
there next week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-19

Your Sunday dinner will be relished
if you plan to have it at the Congress
at 25 E. LIST South. Everything first
class md less than half others prices.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-14
GOING TO RoosEvELT-sec

GOING TO ROoSEVELT-Secre tary Harry Welch of the board of trade has accepted an invitation from Ad. Parish to go to Roosevelt tomor- row. MT. Welch has written so many nice things about the Roosevelt dam on the word of other people that he has fully convinced himself that they are all true and he has become so inter ested he wants to see them himself The board of trade office will be open during his absence just as though he were here and all visitors are well come
Arizona republican., 1910-08-14
OFF FOR IRON sPRINGs-Mayc
MANY GO TO PREscoTT-sant

Fe trains nOrthbound yesterday carried between fifty and seventy five passen- gers en route to Prescott and Iron Springs, taking advantage of the $4 round trip rate offered weekend ex- cursionists. AS the rates are still in force it is expected many more will go up today.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-14
STORED WATER SUPPLY.

The water elevation in the Roose- welt reservoir yesterday was S7.9t feet, indicating a stored water sup ply of 70,016 acre feet. The nor mai flow at Granite Reef yesterday was 27,459 inches with a flow of 2440 at the joint head. The north side canals were served with 23,O65 inches of water and the south side canals with 14,190 inches The ca
 n3ls runs today will be as follows: Is hours to the quarter section fin the Arizona, 24 hours in the Salt River Valley and Grand -Appropri- ators, and none in the Maricopa.