The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-07-04
Reno. New, July 4.-JohnsOn wins
in the ffteenth round.


Arena. Ringside Reno, New, July
4.-The gates were opened at IL
o'clock sharp. Thousands were then
thronged about the four entrances,
the majority being formed in thin SER
pentine columns that stretched
through all parts of the grounds. AS
the gates swung wide there was
great rush for the turnstiles and the
surging crowds poured rapidly into
the enclosure.
Then in less than l 8 minutes the. gall
lery seats and the wide platform skirt
ing the topmost outer rim of the
rim of the arena were half filled.
Coming in from the cool. windswept
spaces of the flat country surround
ing the battle-ground, a startling
change of temperature was noted in
the arena. The bare pine boards gen.
Grated a terrific heat from the scorch-
ing sun an dthe early comers imme-
diately proceeded to shed their coats
and collars.
Thirty feet from the ringside and
due west so that the sun would not in
terfere. a battery of nine motion pic
ture machines superimposed in rows of
three above one another was being
manned and made ready for the work
of the afternoon. An American flag
dropped on its staff about each of four
entrances Boxes built for women at
the top of the outer west walls of the
enclosure We're soon filled and the
Eaudy hats of the occupants added a
vivid touch of color to the scene. Half
IN hou- after the gates had been op-
cred the vast arena was more than
two-thirds filled with a sweltering
mass of humanity.
JefTries in No Hurry.
The heart game resulted in a dol
lars profit for Jeffries. He promptly
carried his winnings to the hotel and
staSed them on the crap table. For
more than an hour he rolled the
bones with huge enjoyment and con-
siderable gain. Before he stopped
Jeffries gathered in thirty dollars Sam
Berger was the last man to swing
aboard the machine.
When he comes back" said Sam.
he will be undisputed champion and
the acknowledged defender of the
white race"
Jeffries smiled.
johnson to See Rickard.
johnson spent the last hour before
his start for the arena in resting
quietly. Johnson said that he wou1d
not start for the arena until he had a
talk with Rickard. Rickard has start
ed for the camp.
The sporting celebrities arrived and
the ringside soon swarmed with the
notables without whom no big fight
is regarded as complete.
Anticipating the fierce glare of the
meridian sun, hundreds had taken the
precaution to bring along smoked
glasses and green shades O+bars
equipped themselves with picturesnnea q .
wide brimmed, high crowned straw
hats.
The Reno Military band entered the
arena shortly before l o'clock and
stationing itself directly in front of the
motion picture cameras. awaited n
signal to commerce playing. A few
moments later the band members nifed
pell nell into the center of the . foot
arena and regaled the spectators with
stirring American airs.
Scat Holders Raise Row
There was a demonstration on the
PART OF more than thousand holders
OF $50 and cheaper seats. who arc Io9
cdted olrectly behind the motion nic-
ture shed. Tex Rickard is now tr,ti,1 -
TO pacify the angry seat holders and =
IS reported he will order the obn0xioTs
sheds removed AiO US
1t was almost time for the hattie
When Jeffries climbed into his COR 90
compamed by Berger, Corbett and GOV.
tIdl otEers' Corbett said that he knew
u NdAlluB IN the
room and did not propose that IesssiI Isl =
should feel this. 'elAiies
IT won't hurt anything said Cor-
Dett' to keep the other fellow waitine
Wears on him, you know" 8
johnson Leaves for Ring.
arena, July johnson and his -
tendants started for the arena
p. m. in an automobile. at
Az I:5O p: m. neither principal had
arrived at the arena. I'D u
AT l:25 p. m. Jeffries had not vet
Al 1880 p. m. the ringside bettira
was 10 to 6. with plenty of Jeffriass
Gloves Brought In.
George Harting. official time kao,
Sr, & came in with the gloves in bi,,
cssc ~ ~o pairs Tor each fighter, in
- ourst leather or accident.