The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-07-07

The Reno military band entered the
arena shortly before 1 o'clock, and sta
tioning itself directly In front Of the
motion picture cameras awaiting a
signal TO conmmence playing. A few
moments later the band members piled
pell nell into the center of the roped
24-foot ring and RECALLED the spectators
with stirring American airs.
Arena Intensely Hot.
At / o'clock the arena was nearly
filled. The heat was intense, as the
midday sun poured its rays into thd
cruter-like structure.
As the band played 1.-THE Red, White
ana Blue" an enthusiastic ringside fan
jumped into the ring waving a silk
American flag. The vast crowd cheered
itself hoarse and a minute later. when
the band struck up Dixie" there was
another tremendous outburst of cheers.
George Harting, the timekeeper came
In with the gloves in a big green box,
two pairs for each fighter in case of
bursted leather or accident.
When the band played America" the
perspiring crowd made a feeble attempt
to sing, but it quickly collapsed and
the spectators went back to fans and
handkerchiefs.
Yielding to the protests of the spec
tators, whose view was hidden by the
moving picture booths, Richard ordered
n booth On the left dismantled.
At $40 word was passed in from
the outside that every seat In the arena
was sold and several thousand persons
were still in line at h booths.
Women in Droves.
Old fight attendants vowed that never
before has a prize fight in this coun-
try had as many women spectators as
this. In addition to the IS or 100 in the
long booth on the rim Of the arena.
every section was dotted with them.
Tex Richard announced that the
purse Of $121, 900 Is all up, and will be
split 40 n 60 per cent. Each man
gets a $4,000 bonus. Richard said he
made hat arrangement when articles
were signed but had not heretofore
given 1t out for publication.
Mrs. johnson There.
Jack Johnson's wife came into the
arena and was seated near the ring.
Although the big men were scheduled
to enter the ring at 1880 the prelimin-
airy in"troductions of pugilists at these
functions had not begun at 1:45. The
natured. Announcer Billy Jordan, the
veteran announcer, Of San Francisco,
climbed through h ropes at 1:42 and
got the first applause. The ring was
clustered with cameras, snap shooting
being done of every prominent person
near by.
Panorama pictures were made of the
entire arena and there vas an effort to
induce spectators to take their seats.
The eat beat down on the crowd UNI
usually hot. There vas a clear sky and
the heat is almost unbearable. ,
At 2 D.. M. II seemed that every seat
in the arena was occupied and the foot
platform that extends around the uppex
rim was black with a human fringe Of
ISLANDERS.
Jeffries and his attendants left
Moana Springs for the arena at 1:4O in
an automobile.
Announcer Billy Jordan entered the
ring at LAS p. m. At 1:55 d. m. an
nouncer Jordan cleared the ring of
photographers and hangers-on.
Jeffries arrived at the arena at Q
o'clock.
Cheers For Governor.
At 1855 D.. m. Billy Muldoon got into
the ring and made, a speech and said
that he would suggest as a token Of
respect and esteem for the citizens
and for the one man who would stand
up before the whole world and say that
all men were free, he suggested three
cheers for the people and the governor
of Nevada. Every man rose and re-
sponded with a will.
1t Is reported hat new purse divi-
sion was brought out by Johnson's re-
fusal to enter the ring unless agreed
on. \
Jordan met Richard at one corner of
the ring and pulled him on the plat
form. He introduced him in a little
speech telling of Richards achieve
ments as a promoter. Three cheers
were given for Tex Richard, but he
modestly declined to respond to calls
for a speech. Stakeholder Tim Sulli-
van ollowed Richard in the ring and
was introduced.
Sullivan and Fitzsimmons.
John L. Sullivan va the next cele-
brity introduced by Jordan.
In response to repeated calls Bob
Fitzsimmons left his scat In the crowd
and came up to be introduced. Bob
got a great hand.
Tom Sharkey was the next in order
to be presented to the crowd. A per-
Torrance that was quickly finished was
the introduction of these men.
The wrestling profession was then
recognized in Frank Gotch, the cham
pion, who was hauled up to be pre-
scented. Hugh Mcintosh, the Austral-
ian promoter, was next.
Introductions followed in order,
Tommy Burns, Jack Gleason, Richards
partner; Timekeeper Harting, Ketchel,
ct al, brought forward. The crowd be-
gan to call for the principals. firing OF
introductions.
Bill Lang, the Australian heavy
weight, was the last pugilist introduced.
! The whole crowd of notables were then
lined up and photographed.
Jeffriss Takes a Rub.
2:24 p. m~.-Jeffries is taking a rub
down. He is stripped for the ring in
his dressing room.
After George Harting, Tommy Burns
| Stanley Ketchel, Jack Gleason and
Tommy Carol had been introduced the
crowd showed considerable impatience,
apparently having tired Of the intro
ductory exercises. However, Bill Lang
the Australian, and Jimmy Coffroth
sprang tnto the ring, after which the
entire crowd of notable fighters and
promoters was grouped and photo
graphed.
1925 p. m.-The crowd began to grow
impatient and called loudly and insist
emily for the fighters. The heat was
intense and the spectators grew rest
less. Sam Langford came on the plat
form and caused the announcement to
be made that he would challenge John
son, win or lose.
johnson in the Arena.
2:28 D. hutchinson enters arena.
Johnson climbed through the ropes al
the northeast corner followed by his
seconds, Billy Delaney, Al Kaufman,
Drofassnr RlIrns Gaor0a COftop apd