The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-28


seats. Thus far, the greatest demand is
for the higher PRICED reservations.
Ring Votaries Pour In.
Well known ring votardes continue to
pour in and by the end of the week
probably nine-tonths of the fistians
scene. One Of the latest arrivals is
Eddie McKeown of Winnipeg, who
claims to have held the heavyweight
championship of Canada from 1881 to
1885. McKeown spent most of his time
yesterday at Jack Johuson's camp, and
when John L. Sullivan came in the af-
ternoon to see the champion work the
Canadian Immediately sought out the
veteran and they passed a pleasant
quarter of an hour recalling old times.
1t was stated by MoKeown that he had
been commissioned by friends in Can
ada to bet $4,000 on the approaching
fight No instructions were given him.
he said. as to placing the money, that
being left to his own judgment after
looking over the two principals.
Jake Killian will arrive here from
Boston Friday, according to advices
received by Sullivan. who is impatient
ly awaiting the coming of the man
who gave the ex-champion one of the
hardest battles in the history of the
fight game.
There probably will be no marked
acceleration of betting in Reno until
the arrival of Tom Corbett from San
Francisco. Jim Coffroth is understood
to be here to obtain a convenient loca-
ton in one of the principal gambling
halls for the official betting commits
sioners. Corbett is promised compe-
tition by Jimmie Lawler of Sausalito,
Calf.
Jim Jeffries' hard workout yester-
day is one of the principal topics of
conversation, and the opinion seems
to be shared by all that the big fell
low apparently is in the finest possible
trim and ready for the greatest battle
of his career.
The utmost confidence in the out
come of the contest is protested by the
friends and followers of both fighters.
The Moana Springs crew say Jeffries
is absolutely certain of his ability to
win, is so sanguine of defeating john
son that he is giving far less thought
now to his own condition than to that
of his namesake terrier. which is suf-
fering from an attack of distemper,
much to the distress of the big pugi-
list.
johnson Rally Turns.
San Francisco. June 28.-Betting on
the Jeffries-J ohnson fight took an I'M
expected turn yesterday. Following
heavy Johnson rally Sunday night, the
odds rose in the morning to 10 to z.
Few bets were made at this price, al
though there is much johnson money
to be had at better offers In the
Afternoon the odds fell again and thous-
ands of dollars were wagered at 10
to 6.
'Ten to six seems to be to be
about right" said Tom Corbett. "On
account of the heavy Johnson play
Sunday it was to be expected that the
odds would go up bit. l think the
present odds will prevail until the day
of the fight
Business is brisk at the San Fran
cisco office of the fight managers.
Many coupons were exchanged for the
general admission and seat tickets
Gleason announced that many who
cancelled their seats last week were
repurchasing them.
It is estimated that at least 5000
San Franciscans will go to Reno. The
estimate is based on the arrangements
for special trains which have been
made. Seven specials already have
been chartered. The Southern Pacific
officials plan the running of three day
light trains Sunday
Two Odds in Chicago.
Chicago, June 2S.-Two sets of bet
ting odds on the Jeffries-J ohnson bat
tie have been named by a well known
stock yards bookmaker. In the one
Jeffries is quoted at to 8. Johnson
is the choice at 8 to in the other.
The heavyweights probably will enter
the arena evenly backed by Chicago
fight followers. From the south s1oe'
especially in the colored colony, john
son will draw tremendous support.
Few New Workers to Go.
New York, June 2S.-Not more
than 200 New Workers will go west
to witness the Jeffries-Johnson fight
at Reno, according to estimates given
out today by railroad officials. Of
these probably half will go direct to
Reno, while the others will arrange to
take in the fight as an incident to a
business or pleasure trip Out of
more than 100 reservations which
were made previous to Gov. Gillett's
refusal to permit the fight to take
place at San Francisco, not more than
10 have carried out their original
plans to go west.
The British party which was to be
headed by Lord Lonsdale, also has
abandoned the trip. Arrangements
originally were made by the English
enthusiasts to provide accommodations
for $50. At the first sign of trouble,
the representative of Lord LonSdale
cabled instructions to cancel all ar
rangements and but one man-George
McDonald-made the trip. He was
member of big Tim" Sullivan'S par
ty which left last night.
big Tim will have 1921, 900 in his
holder for the fight, will arrive in
Reno on Friday. Promoters Richard
and Gleason must post the remain
fore Saturday night. When the money
is up the last move to clinch the bat
tie will have been completed.
"Big Tim will have $4,000 in his
inside pocket when he reaches the
ringside This will include the $101,-
600 purse and $40, 900 in forfeits post
ed by the rival pugilists, to guarantee
their appearance.
Although the interest in New York
in the battle is greater than ever
known in a similar event, it is true
that there is loss betting than on
many ordinary fights. Hotel men and
brokers in the financial district, who
generally care for large sums in such
battles. declare there is little or moth
ing doing in the betting line and add
that the prospect for the week is not