Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-21
SUGGESTION OF INTERFERENCE
MAKES GLOOM AT JOHNSON CAMP

SAN FRANCISCO, June 20.-The de-
spairing news that Governor Dickinson
of Nevada may declare himself in the
course of the next few days as against
the Jeffries-Johnson fight being held
in the sagebrush state was received at
the Johnson camp today. Johnson
himself was the recipient of the news,
but he refused to divulge just where
the information came from.
1t cast a gloom over the training
quarters that was noticeable from the
negro down. johnson said today that
he intended to leave the beach on
Thursday evening for Reno, but that
he would wait until he received word
from Rickard. or his manager, Flana-
gan, that Governor Dickinson was in
favor of the bout. Billy Delaney also
expressed himself as in favor of wait
ing until news had been received from
the promoter. He said:
1--WE expected to leave Thursday
evening sure, but this news that came
to us today kind of puts damper on
the trip. We certainly want assurance
that the fight can be pulled off in Ne
yada and we want it from the COVER
nor direct. This business of taking
the word of the district attorney or
from the attorney general don't go.
"Since this affair which Gillett
called off, we want positive informa-
tions the fight before we begin to
travel From what hear, however, L
think that Rickard has got positive
assurance from Dickinson and that the
fight will come off in Nevada. we
expect to hear from Tex tonight and
Immediately will begin to move John-
son and his partners will so on Thurs
day night, while I think Will leave
about Saturday or Sunday
rTr1,oro bpeO hundreds of IN
ouiries received both by the promoters
and the Metropolis Trust and Savings
bank as to the disposition of the tickets
which have been purchased so far by
intending spectators of the battle.
These tickets have been purchased un-
der guarantee of the local bank, with
the understanding that in case the
FIGHT is not held here the money is to
he refunded. Statements were issued
today as follows:
President Alfred L. Myerstein Of the
bank:
"People who have purchased tickets
with our guarantee, will receive their
money back in case they do not care
to go to Nevada. There Is no ques-
tion about that. We nave the u Lrmst us
fund amounting to more than $1SO,OCO.
We will naturally hold the money un-
iii there is absolutely no chance of the
fight being held here. AS soon as the
promoters officially give up, we viii
return the money. That, however, may
not be until July 5.
Jack Gleason said:
"There is no disposition to make
neople buy the tickets they took with
the understanding the fight would be
held in California. Those who desire,
can have the same seats in the Nevada
arena. The others will be requested
to send in their cancellations at once
in order that we may know where we
stand"
Jack johnson did no training today
outside of a nine-mile hike in the
morning. Later he left for downtown
in his racing machine, stopping at the
st. Thomas hospital to inquire as to
his wifes condition. He was Informed
that she was progressing nicely and
would be able to take the trip to Reno
on Thursday.
Johnson weighed 212 pounds today
"Golly." he said, "when I first came out
here was a dude in these rags. Now
look at them. They're too big for me
now. but just the same I feel fine"
Johnson announced he would go on
the road again in the morning. finish
ing i'm the gymnasium in the afternoon
Nv boxing six rounds with his sparring
partners He believes he should keep
around the 212 pound mark and Will
continue his training unlll lHuTSusty' >
when he expects to leave for the sage
brush state. He anticipates little
trouble in securing available training
quarters although word was received
today that the springs which he had in
mind would not be open to him; in
other words, the owner had declared
that he would not allow the colored
man to train there. Manager Flana-
gan, who is already on the scene, will
doubtless secure quarters for him i'm
mediately and put Johnson at ease.
Sig Hart. who is affiliated with the
negro. said that he was talking to a
well known promoter of Reno, who is
in town, and who is trying to arrange
for six days racing meet in Reno to
follow the big fight. Plans are under
way, it is understood, to bring several
strings of horses from Salt Lake for
the express purpose of racing during
the proposed meet
Tom Corbett, the local betting COM
missioner announces he will head a
special train for Nevada. According
to the plans he has under way it is
proposed that the train leave on the
Saturday preceding the fight, leaving
Nevada on Monday evening lmmedi-
atelv after the bout. Many well known
snortsmen have already announced
their intention of taking advantage of
the Corbett special. Matt LarlSin,
great admirer of Johnson, will be one
of the party.