The Washington herald., 1910-06-21

SanfFranciscO. June 2O.-The latest de-
velopments in the big fight situation Is a
report, purporting 10 come from Billy
Delany, in Jack JohnsOn's camp, thar the
governor OF Nevada may follow the ex.
ample of Gov. Gillett and prevent the
holding Of the fight either in Reno OF
Goldfeld.
No confirmation of this could be secured
but sporting men here who know the
Nevada law declare that the statute there
was drawn expressly to prohibit the Chief
executive. the attorney general, or dis
trict attorneys from interfering with a
fight when the promoters had paid then
license fee OF 5000 and had secured a
certificate showing that the fighters were
IN good physical condition and able to
endure the exertions OF the ring.
Tex Richard left for Reno this morn
Ing on a special train with Tom Flanagan
and number of Eastern special CORE
spondents. Richard should reach Reno
at 9 o'clock tonight, and it may be that
he will reach a decision tonight as to the
scene OF battle. Most Of the sports here
who have talked with Riekard believe he
will decide in favor of Reno, because of
Its superior location and greater facilities
for entertaining visitors
Money Refunded for Tickets.
The world OF talk that has been
going the rounds in reference to seats
that have already been purchased by
Intending spectators was stopped this
afternoon by authoritative statements
from the president or the Metropolis
Bank. and also from Jack Gleason. as
TO the plans of the promoters. These
fight certificates were purchased with
the understanding that the fight would
be held either in Emeryville or San
Francisco. Now that the fight has been
transferred 10 Nevada, holders of GER
tificates can do as they please. If they
do not care to make the trip 10 Nevada
their money Will be returned. On the
other hand. should they still desire TO
see the fight their seats will be re-
served for them as they were origi-
nally selected.
Alfred L. Meyerstein, president of
the Metropolis Trust and Saving Bank.
said to-day:
The tight certificates purchased BY
people from all over the world, with
Johnson contest would take place in
San Francisco or vicinity. will be re-
oeemable as soon as the promoters
have officially announced that the
fight will not be held here. The
money is IN trust, and there is no
chance but that the money will be
returned"
Promoter Jack Gleason said:
There is no disposition on the part of
the promoters to hold their tickets
Those who desire TO see the fight In
Nevada can have the same seats as they
are now holding. The others will get
their money back on July 5. We request
those who do not intend to retain their
seats TO notify US Immediately so that
orders may be cancelled. For this pur-
pose our ticket Office at 50 Port street
win remain open.
Johnson VIII Start for Reno.
Jack johnson to-day said he would
start for Reno Thursday morning If he
received word from Richard that Gov
Dickerson, of Nevada. would not stop
the fight The champion said he could
not see any use Of travelling TO Reno
If the governor proposed to step In as
Gov. Gillett did and queer the game.
johnson Is also AFRAID or complaint
for $4,000 damages which his former
manager. George Little, has threatened
10 hle Tomorrow. The champion wants
70 have Little arrested for grand larceny
for drawing check on him for $500
which Johnson had to pay. but Little
says II this action is brought he will sue
for $4,000 and tie up Johnson's inter
ests in moving pictures privileges
To-day Johnson took nina y,otIa ma IL
When he returned he weighed 212 pounds.
He will so over the same hike tomorrow
and also box six rounds.
Many local sports are arranging to go
TO Nevada to see the fight and Tom Cor
bett. local betting commissioner. viii
head a special train.