Evening journal., 1910-07-04


agreeable to the change but refused
to say who suggested it.
At 1885 Richard sent word to tho
lighters rooms asking them to coms
into the ring at once
The deputy sherias detailed to pre-
serve order and keep the crowd within
check are paying no attention to ths
instructions given them and scores Of
men and boys are climbing up the
outside Of the enclosure without him
drance.
The aisles are practically packed and
every entrance iammed.
Mrs. Louise Muirhead proprictress
of the Seal Rock House IN san Fran
cisco where Johnson started TO train
is an interested spectator In a scat
four rows from the ring.
Rickard is thoroughly disgusted
with the manner in which the crowd
has been handled and when asked IL
he would do It again said.
) Not for a Million
Billy Jordan. the veteran an
, nouncer. stepped into the ring at L43
, and was given cheer.
Sharkey VIII Challenge the Winner.
{ Tom Sharkey. who announced that
he will challenge the winner and
r post q certified check for S25,000 has
become so nervous awaiting the ap-
/ poarance Of the fighters that
, he has chewed up three cigars with
! I'm fifteen minutes
I Mrs. Johnson Poses.
Billy Muldoon the famous wrestler
climbed through the ropes as soon as
the ring had been cleared Of the pic
tnre machines and calling for atten-
tion. which he Immediately got paid
a glowing tribute to Nevada. for the
"one free state in the Union" calling
, everyone 10 rise and give three cheers
, for the people. the State. and his ex-
! cellency the governor, OF Nevada. He
got roar that was tremendous.
During the cheering Mrs. Jack
, johnson. wife OF the champion ac-
/ companied by Mrs. Sig Hart. stepped
into the arena and took seat im-
mediatcy i'm front of the moving pic-
e lures The two women were attrac-
.e lively gowned and wore enormous pig,
h. ture hats.
he Tex Rickard stepped into the ring
at 2.09 and was introduced by An
he nouncer Jordan who announced him
%. as the greatest sport in the Woflo,
UNI Inc .0LnOl di Nln'h p WV ''''
ibis afternoons. knocking ont Western
sr Union wires for a few minutes
he Jorndan called for three cheers FOL
q Ricknrd and they were given with
4 hearty good will. Stakeholder Big Tin
r. Sullivan was then introduced Sullivan
was introduced by Jordon and wal
"a cheered.
ola John l.. Sullivan then pulled his
massive frame through the ropes and
was given a rousing welcome While
being introduced he smiled pleasantly
and when the cheers came waved his
cap az the crowd.
Cheers for Fitzsimm0ns.
The enthusiasm of the crowd was
at such proportions that the spec
tators were ready to seize upon all
celebrities.
Old Bob FitzsimmOns. wearing n
fuzzy hat was hauled from his seat
and was introduced by Jordan.
Jordan introduced him as the great
est warrior OF them an.
Frank Gotch tried TO evade the issue
hut was forced TO enter the ring. Jor~
dan referred to him as "the great
Roman gladiator
Jordan next introduced Hugh Nc
htosh the Australian prombter.
Jack Gleason was given quite n
scnd-off when he was introduced.
Jordan also introduced George Hort
ing the official time keeper, Tommy
Burns. Stanley Kotchel, Tommy Nc
Carty Jim Conroth and Bill Land
Choynisk. the first Of Jeffries' train
ers. entered the ring at 2.25.
After the ring had been cleared Of
this grand galaxy of celebrities, phil
adelphia Jack OBrien stepped quietly
nd u4fn mt a rrut NJ
ter being introduced
Fighters an Hour Late.
johnson entered the ring at 2.30
The black champion was given tre-
mcndous ovation as he stepped
through the ropes. lie was attired IN
a black and white bathrobe and the
golden smile was IN It's good working
order. Johnson was accompanied b,
Tom Flanagan Barney Furey. Franz
Sutton, Kid Cotton, Billy Delaney
Johnny Corridor.
Jeffries appeared at 2.SS. AS th'
giant white man came down the aisle
the crowd arose and gave him thl
greatest reception yet. As soon a.
he stepped into the ring he tested It
then gazed on the audience on all fou
sides. lie was accompanied BY jim
Corbett. Jack Jenries. Joe Choynsll
ipUU AAAAfAA'iHf sam ANAc'tH 49, -NN
tell and Roger Cornell.
Jeffries went into the ring attiref
I'm a light grey business suit
wore a light golf cap. Sr
Johnson slipped off his robe, %
playing a pair of blue tights and
American flag circling his belt. Viii
being introduced he smiled al
waved his hands at his white wi
Johnsons hands were bandaged Wis
black adhesive tape and when yer
fact was discovered Attell imm
ately bound Jeff's hands in vel
muslin rs
When JEFF doffed his coat D.
trousers he revealed himself in she
blue trunks with an American flag
about him. He appeared unmoved
and did not show the least nervous
ness. He gazed for a momapt into
Johnson's corner, but turned his head
without changing the expression Of
his face.
While Johnson's gloves were beini
tied on, Corbett gave close attention
TO the job and Tom Flanagan acte'
I'm a similar capacity for Johnson, Will
Jeffries donned the mitts.
Boo-h -hooes for Sharkey's Challenge.
At 2.45 all was ready and AZ "a
a. -