Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-23
At Noana Springs in
Neighborhood Of Reno,
Work on Arena for Fight Is
Already Under Way.
Toronto Promoters Make . $780,
600 Offer for the Big Fight.

Reno, New, June 22.--James ]. JET
fries is installed tonight in the train
ing camp prepared for him at Moana
Springs, three miles south of Reno
and work on the arena for the fight is
under way.
Promoter Tex Richard says he is sat
isfled that state officers will make no
attempt to interfere with the fight
Promoter Sid Hester announced to-
night that, having failed to get the use
of the arena for the Jeffries- Johnson
fight he will take out license and
build an arena of his own to stage
the Langford-Ketchel contest on the
morning of July 4. This is the fight
situation in Reno tonight.
Jeffrtes and his corps of trainers and
sparring partners are safely housed
but the new quarters are SO crowded
that only those actually connected with
the fighters preparation can be with
him there Jeffries and his party have
a rose covered two-story cottage, SIM
liar in style, but not in size to that
occupied by him at Ben LomOnd, Cal.
BY noon tomorrow most Of the ap-
raratus for gymnasium practice will
be ready for use. Jeffries this after
noon did no work. After hot soda
bath and a rub he busted himself in
Strengthening out his luggage. Tomor-
row he will take to the highway for
little jaunt.
Jim Corbett has advised Jeffries not
to undertake heavy road work, because
it would only serve to slow MIN down.
II am through with the long runs,
Jeffries said, when I do go on the
road after this, it will be for only 200
or 300 yard sprints."
No reply to the telegram sent Governor
Dickerson yesterday has been received ny
Richard. The promoter expresses him
self that no matter what pressure Is
brought to bear on Nevada's chief execu-
tive the governor will not interfere with
the fight. Still Richard would rest easier
if he had the governors personal assur-
ance; and he is impatiently awaiting a
telegram bearing the governors sigma
ture and promising immunity. Richard
today said that if the fight were stopped
in Nevada he would not try to stage 1t
elsewhere But he felt sure there would
be no trouble in Reno.
1t is said that many business men of
Reno are opposed to Testers plans for
a double fight bill on Independence day.
They fear the visiting crowds will spend
their time watching the two ring attrac-
tions and will have no opportunity to
patronize Reno's stores and amusements
Everybody tonight wanted to know just
what Jeffries thought of Reno as COM
pared with Ben Lomond. If his replies
to questions were pieced together the
composite statement would be as follows,
Il am glad the fight is going to be held
in Reno. l can go ahead now knowing
that there is to be no further change
in plans.
ever was in my life. or better, and I can
promise that the white mans end of the
battle of the century will be we'll taken
care Of on July 4.
There has been some talk about the
high altitude affecting men. am not
worrying about that. have always been
able to stand the altitude wherever
have been. Just before went into train
ing at Ben Lomond 1 was in the noun.
tains around the Tehacapi pass for some
time, at an elevation of over 5000 feet
climbed mountains and did a lot of other
work, but even then 1t never affected me-
If 1t did not then, it is not going to now.
AFTER the careful training I have been
through. Up here in Reno where there
IS plenty of warm sunshine and good fish
ing l expect to round into the best form
| have ever been in
Tom Flanagan busted himself today
preparing for the Negro champions
arrival Friday. Two boxing platforms
are building beside the roadhouse
picked out for Johnson's camp. One
is 10 nave a wooden floor, the other a
floor of tramped earth
Johnson won't have any complaints
TO make when he sees the camp I've
picked for him" Flanagan said.
Everything he needs for his work will
be there. and the living accommoda-
lions are great
The arena for the big fight is plan
ned to accommodate upward of $4,000
spectators and it's cost is estimated at
ABOUT $4,000. The arena and the
$1,000 fight license are Renos contri-
button to Promoter Richard for bring
ing the battle to this city.
Tex Richard today received from
toronto, Canada, promoters what he
declares to be the most sensible Of
Ter, for the fight yet made him. The
telegram follows:
Hundred and fifty thousand guar
anteed if you hold big fight here July
A. All ready. Freedom from police or
other Interference guaranteed. Rates
can be arranged with all railways
travelling allowance OF $4,000 for fight
ers Wire reply rush.
(SigneD
"DOWNEY and HOSHALL"
Richard passed the telegram to the
newspaper men and said:
what are the laws in Canada re-
garding prize fights?"
III just hold on to this" and he
rescued the message and placed it in
his pocket.