The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-07-08

: Reno, July Jack Johnson, will
} his bass viol, his trainers and hi
camp equipment, is speeding towart
Chicago in his special car "Redono'
on the Union Pacific train that lef
Reno soon after midnight and will
reach Chicago Thursday morning
He is under contract to fill vaudeville
engagements for sometime, and says
he will be glad to get another fight
but so far as can be learned no mar
in the world is really eager to get in.
to the ring with him. Jim Jeffries, the
wealthy farmer" will leave for his
farm in southern California tonight
in his special car "Graymont" at 7.30
AS result of the fight he probably
Is 100000 richer and the damage to
his body and humiliation will be heal
ed in time. Every train east and west
is crowded to its fullest capacity with
people eager to reach their homes.
Most of the prize ring celebrities have
departed and Reno, yesterday the cap
ital of the world, has shrunk to it's
normal size.
BY James j. Jeffries
Reno, July Al lost my fight this
afternoon because l did not have the
snap of youth l used to have. be-
lieved in my own heart that all the
old-time dash was there, but when /
started to execute, the speed and the
youthful steam were lacking. The
things l used to do were impossible.
For instance, l used to shoot in a
right hand body punch, a sort of
short range blow that never used to
fail me. When I tried it today the
snap was not there and it was only
love tap.
| suppose most of my trainers and
helpers will say that did not box
enough. 1t would not have made any
difference if I had spared dozen
times more than I did l simply was
not there, and that's all there is to
It.
/ guess it's all my own fault. II
was getting along nicely and living
peacefully on my alfalfa farm, but
when they started calling for me and
me as the white mans
hope" I guess my pride got the bet
ter of my good judgment. At that, I
worked long and hard to condition
and I was fit, as far as
strength goes, but the old necessary
snap and dash, the willingness to tear
In and crush. were not with me.
Six years ago the result might have
been different.
But now-well, I guess the public
will let me alone after this.
BY Jack johnson
Reno, July Al won from Mr.. JEFF
fries because l outclassed him in
every department of the fighting
game. Before l entered the ring, I
was certain l would be the victor. II
never changed my mind at any time.
Jeffries' blows had no steam behind
hem, SO how could he hope to de-
'eat me? With the exception of a
slight cut on my lower lip, which
was really caused by an old wound
being struck, I am unmarked. 1 heard
people at the ringside remark about
body blow inflicted upon me. I do
lot recall single punch in the body
hat cause me any discomfort. I am
n shape to battle again tomorrow If
t we're necessary.
One thing I must give Jeffries
'redit for the game battle he made.
lie came back at me with the heart
" true fighter. No man can say
le did not do his best.
| believe we both fought fairly.
There was nothing said between us :
which was rough. He joked me and
joked him. told him I knew he
vas bear, but I was a gorilla and =,
would defeat him.
For the next few weeks I shall play
'audeville. Then / shall 60 to my