Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-24
JEFF WON'T HAVE
JOHN |. IN CANT
Refuses, Through Corbett, to Ad-
nit or Shake Hands with
Former Champion
fAssociatef PressI

ASSOCIATED Press1
RENO. New, June 23.-Ex- Champion John
l. Sullivan was told by ex-Champion James
J. Corbett today that his presence was not
desired at the camp of ex-Champon James J.
Jeffries.
why's" asked Sullivan, as he stood at the
gate that had been closed to bar him from
Jeffries' cottage at Moana Springs.
Because" replied Corbett, you have
knocked the big fight and called it fake
Jefries wants me to- say that he will not
shake hands with you"
That's a mistake. I've been misquoted,"
protested the veteran John l..
Il don't believe you were misQuoted,' calm
~ answered Corbett, and after brief colloquy
sullivan moved away and returned with his
manager Frank Hail. to renew the incident
which was witnessed by a~number of Jefries'
trainers and newspaper men. and created a
profound sensation, and tonight is the talk
of the town.
The outcome is a matter of conjecture.
IGNORES CORBETT
Speaking for Sullivan Manager Hall de-
clares that John L. refuses to regard Corbett
as Jeffries' spokesman, and that he will
return to Moana Springs and make another
effort to. see Jeffres personally.
Speaking for Jeffries, who at the time OF
Sullivan's "call' lounging in his cot
tage Manager Sam Berger asserts that Cor
bett was fully empowered to speak for JEFF
fries. and that IL Sullivan makes another
effort to seek him out he will be accorded the
same reception he received To-Day.
"Of course" said Berger, las the public
is given access to our camp, Sullivan has
as much right anybody else TO come
and watch Jeffries work, but Corbett quoted
Jeffries correctly in telling Sullivan that he
will have nothing to do with him"
JOHN L. DUMFoUNDED
Sullivan, in statement to the Associated
Press said he was totally unprepared for the
treatment given him. and that he has
intention of forcing himself on Jefries il
declared there was no foundation for the
belief of Jeffries' trainers that he had
roasted Jenries and termed the coming fight
a "frame-up"
1t is understood that Tex Rickard will en-
deavor to effect a reconciliation between Sui
liyan and Jeffries. The promoter had long
talk with Jeffries this afternoon, and he is
expected to see Sullivan tonight.
Jeffries did his first public work in Nevada
at Moana Springs this afternoon in the
presence Of over 400 specta tors. The ex-cham-
pion, after a morning session Of ball playing.
began his real exercises with a vigorous
hfteen-minute siege on bag punching,
WORKS HARD
This was followed by a brief invasion of the
pulley weight department, and Immediately
thereafter a long rope skipping session was
induged in. After that he shadow boxed for
ten minutes, put in three rounds of rough
and tumble wrestling with Farmer Burns and
finished his efforts with abdominal exercise
of his own creation. In all, Jefries exercise
QccuplneQ one nOur ana ten minutes NHeH
asked if the altitude had any effect on the
respiration, the ex-champ.on replied that he
scarcely noticed any change.
He admitted however, that when he
started his work his breathing was a bit
labored, but finally this wore off, and he
felt just the same as if he was on the sea
level.
II am convinced that within a few days
shall become thoroughly acclimated, and that
the climate here, which l like very we'll, will
agree with me in every respect" remarked
Jeffries, as he ran into his dressing room,
Jeffries says he will resume boxing tomorrow.
APPLAUSE BARRED
During the big fellows stunts this after
noon the spectators started to cheer, but were
checked by Farmer Burns, who, after a par-
ticuarly violent outburst, protested that
Jeffries insisted that all applause be omitted,
Referring to the Sullivan incident OF this
morning Jim Corbett said that while in one
wdy, he could not blame himself for speaking
harshly to the old fellow as he did. he
was glad he made Sullivan retract or deny
statements alleged to have been spoken or
published by the latter.
Really said Corbett, Il am sorry for
the old chap He is getting along in years
and is becoming a bit childish, However, his
is better than his company in so far
this camp is concerned"
Betting on the big fight is extremely Sow.
A few sporadic wagers of small amounts have
been noted, but it is not believed that the
heavy bettors will loosen their purse latches
until the arrival Of the coast delegation Of
nght fans. Ihe announcement from IoH
o. Day at San Franc SEQ that the Langford-
Ketchel contest planned to BE- held here on
the morning of the big fight has been called
off not entirely unexpected in Reno.
OPPOSED TO FIGHT
The local committee working with Promoter
Rickard to stage the Jeffries-Johnson fight
was strongly opposed to the rival event, and
was said to be bringing strong pressure to
bear on O'Day and Promoter Hester to stop
their preparations. Hester, in commenting
upon ODay's action, said they were unwilling
in view of reports that Ketche could not
be in condition for the match TO impose on
the fight fans with n one-sided contest
According to Hester, he and O'Day are
negotiating with Rickard and Jeffries for their
respective interests in the fight pictures.
Tom Flanagan received a telegram from
Jack johnson this afternoon stating that the
negro champion would arrive in Reno to-
morrow morning. The message was addressed
to Flanagan as Manager, Jack Johnson"
Just what johnson meant by that wording
after his reported reappointment of George
Little as mis- manager is a question of general
interest to sportdom here and of particular
interest to one Tom Flanagan.
All is in readiness for the champions arrival
at the roadhouse secured for his training
camp.
INANGOM HAS HIINCH AND SEES