The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-29

calm repose. Richard promptly dis
charged all three and hunted around
until he found another trio to take
their places.
The gloves to be worn by the fighters
are expected to arrive on the evening
train frcm San Francisco. Two pairs
have been made especially to the order
of each contestant. careful measure
ments of the hands and the wrists of
the men having been taken.
There was much rejoicing at Jack
Johnson's camp last night as a result
of the champions splendid workout in
the afternoon. The presence of Gov
ernor Dickerson is believed to have
ben q source of considerable inspira-
ton to the big negro and his spirited
performance was enjoyed by large
crowd that gathered about the boxing
platform
Contrary to the usual sparring en-
ployed during the last several weeks,
the champion did not place himself
wholly on the defensive yesterday, but
forced the work himself, much to the
discontinue of his opponent. At the
conclusion of the twelve fast rounds
gro was still breathing lightly and
though he was perspiring freely there
was no indication of fatigue and he
was in the best of humor
johnson showed vast appreciation of
the governors favorable comments on
fiattered when the states chief execu-
tive visited him in his room
Manager Tom Flanagan, who partic-
ipated in the chat, tried to draw from
the governor what he thought of the
sparring match, but the latter side
stepped and dismissed the question.
Jeffries Snubs Governor
1t had been thought that the gov
ernor intended to stay only a few
hours here, but he made no attemp
to catch his scheduled train for Car
son City and probably will not leave
until this afternoon.
1t was gossiped about town last night
that he would make another trip to
Moana Springs early today in the hope
of seeing Jeffries in action The cool
manner in which Jeffries turned down
request for a boxing exhibition while
the governor was at his camp yester-
day led to great deal of comment
and not little harsh criticism JEFF
fries Indifference to the disappoint-
nents experienced by so many who
have made futile trips to his training
quarters to see him at work was
thought to have passed the limit when
the official whose good will has been
regarded as so essential to the holding
of the contest out of which Jeffries will
make fortune was refused an oppor-
tunity to see him box
rumor that had been af1oat here for
several days was given a quietus to-
day by Richard when he asserted with
much vigor that the plan of taking off
the round limit of the contest and max
ing 1t a fight to finish had never en-
tered the heads of any one concerned
What good would it do?'' the pro-
moter queried. IT'S practically a fight
to a finish as it is, for few expect it to
go the full As rounds already allowed
for it. And in view of all the trouble
we have had in staging the fight, we'd
certainly be very foolish to fly in the
faces of those who are opposing us by
taking off the limit and advertising the
match as an out and out prize fight
No. we'll be careful to put no unneces-
sary oil on the fire.
Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wolgast.
who IS planning a return match be-
tween Wolgast and Battling Nelson
here on Labor Day. is reported to be
placing large bets on Jeffries, it is said,
the wagers being-as follows:
+ Two thousand two hundred dollars at
odds of 2 to 1 81, 700 at 10 to Z; $500 at
10 to 6; and 800 at 1 to that johnson
| won't last five rounds.
Announcement that Tex Richard
would retire from the fight game after
the Jeffries-Johnson battle proves 10
have been erroneous. Richard gave It
out last night that he had secured a
lease for the arena here for Labor Day
and was planning to have a big double
bill, Wolgast versus Nelson, and Tom
F1tzsimmons Picks Jeffries.
Victoria, B. c., June 29-Bob Fftzsirn-
| mons, who arrived on the Mariana
from Sydney last night, picks Jeffries
as the winner in Mondays battle for
| the worlds championship. He thinks
the fight will so over 20 rounds. john
son, he believes, while clever, has not
the punch.
Betting in Chicago.
Chicago, June 29-Betting on the
Jeffries-J johnson fight has become brisk
here. Yesterday one bookmaker ac-
cepted $4,000, the prevailing odds being
s to 5. with Jeffries on the long end.
| One prominent New Yorker placed 9
bet of $4,000 on Jeffries at to 5.
Numerous other wagers that reach into
| the thousands also were made.
johnson Favorite in Australia.
| Victoria. B. c., June 29.-Arrivals
from Australia on the steamer Mariana
| last night bring news that Jack John
| son is the favorite among Australia
fight followers. They say the betting
odds are to in the black champions
| favor.
Burns Says Jeffries.
| San Francisco. Cal, June 29.-Tommy
Burns, from whom Jack Johnson won
the heavyweight championship, and
steamship Wilhelmina from Australia,
declares johnson is going to get the
beating of his life when he faces JEFF
| fries in the arena at Reno on July 4.
| Taking Boy to Fight.
| Chicago, June 29.-Mrs. John p. Hen
derson of Passaic, N. J., does not be-
lieve in rearing nollycoddles. She wants
men in her family who don't faint
| when they see a bit of blood spattereo
| about. -
| Mrs. Henderson is in Chicago witt
| her son, Eddie Henderson, fifteer
Years old. Chicago is not her destina-
| ton: it is a mere stopping place on he1
way to Reno, and the Jeffries-Johnsor
| After Mrs Henderson had register
ed at a downtown hotel she confidec
| tn tho clerk.