Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-02
FIGHTERS ARE READY
FOR JULY 4 CLASH
Neither Likely to Indulge in Any
More Strenuous Training
Work Now.
RICHARD ESTIMATES
RECEIPTS AT $3.50, 900
Reno Is Crowded With Fight Fans
and More Are Daily Arriving.
Gotch Says JEFF Will Win.

RENO. New, July 2.-Training activities
having ostensibly ceased in botn the john
son anu the Jeffries camps. Reno has set
tied down with what quiet 1t may to
await the big battle next Monday. There
being little of interest to the fighters
headquarters, the greater part of the
crowds remain down town today, packing
the streets. hotels. gambling houses and
fight headquarters Discussion regarding
the merits of the principals is rife, and
each man seems to have many support
ers. But the arguments are cool, and as
yet the police have not had any trouble
with the throng which has come here to
see the contest.
Fight followers do not expect any sur
prises from the johnson camp. The ne
gro has said he is through and his word
is taken for it. But it is we'll known that
the whimsical Jeffries may change his an
nounced plans at any time. The result
is that no one would be surprised at any
thing the big pugilist might do There
fore. while few are journeying out over
the dusty trail to his camp. every one
keeps in close touch with the white man 9
move for fear that he may decide to
take on some fighter several fighters
fore the championship contest.
Doubtful About jeff.
good example Of the fans distrust
of Jeffries was shown yesterday and last
night Following the arrival Of Sam
Langford here the report gained circula-
ton that the negro and Jeffries would
box fifteen rounds during the evening.
he t;,,,n he "
boilermaker's camp was deserted. except
for his immediate associates. A report
that Langford had been seen going to-
ward the Jeffries camp with his hghttng
paraphernalia came next.
Then began general exodus from the
city to MOana Springs. They Travelled in
wagons, street cars and in automo-
biles. Some even expressed the bele1
that Jeffries might box fifteen ROUNDS
with Langfo-d. Jim Corbett having said
such a program would suit him very
nicely.
But the visitors were disappointed:
Jeffries did not box. Corbett assured
every one that there would be no more
had no intention of boxing with Jeffries
But these reiterated assurances did not
satisfy the crowd. and many were up
early today to keep watchful eye on
Langford and make sure he did not slip
away to Jeffries' place to participate In
the big mans unique sunrise exercises
While the gambling places are well
filled at all hours the scarcity or pettors
at the commissioners headquarters is
somewhat surprising to the wagering
fraternity. Betting improved a bit last
night, however. At Tom Corbetts it was
announced today that about $1,000 was
placed on Jeffries yesterday at I'D to 6l2
With two exceptions, the amounts were
under 5000. Jim Corbett has 5000 at
his brothers place to bet on Jeffries. A
New York man has left $4,000. Both
wagers are to be placed at the prevail
ing odds.
More Betting Expected.
But the betting commissioners expect
large amounts Of money will be placed
today and tomorrow. They explain that
the crowd here is composed in major
part of men who have business in Reno
and haven't come to wager any large
amounts OF money. The arrival OF spe-
cial trains between now and Monday
will boost the betting, they believe.
Tex Richards final announcement that
he would positively referee the fight also
probably will cause money to loosen up.
few of the extremely cautious folk
are holding off their money until the re-
manning S51 900 of the purse is placed in
.Rig Tim" Sullivan's hands. This is to be
done some time today, according to the
arrangement effected between the pro-
moters and Sullivan here last night. Tex
Richard assured Sullivan that he would
either turn over the amount In cash CT In
check form today.
Richard has recovered from all nervous
ness he may have felt over the financial
outcome of the battle. He now believes
the profits from the battle alone vii
amount to 100000.
Il expect the receipts to be about
s25OOOO.'' he said. Our expenses have
been a little less than 100000. We
should clear about slCo,OOO
Seats Sell Like Hot Cakes.
Seat sales here since the pasteboard
were brought up from San Francisco by
Jack Gleason have been highly pleasing
to the promoters. Practically all OF the
fifty dollar and ten-dollar seats are gone.
The higher priced seats sold quickly on
account of their good location, and a
large part Of them were reserved before
the sale opened here. Many bought the
ten-dollar seats because they were high
and spectators who hold them will get
the benefit of a breeze. II one is blowing
on the day of the battle.
Fans who expected to purchase f1ve-dol-
lar seats will be disappointed, for there
will be none at this price
Folks who want to pay s. will have
to get telephone pole privileges, said
Richard, laughingly.
Many people who bought tickets before
the fight was transferred and had their
money refunded are now seeking TO have
their original accommodations back
again, Richard said last night. But as
fast as the money was refunded for
tickets the pasteboards were again placed
on sale. so 1t is doubtful Ii many sue
ceeded in getting their original reserva
tions.
All is not yet serene between Richard
and the contractors who built. 1.-THE arena
The structure will be completed tomor-