Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-25
rAssociated Pressl


son is a superstitious negro he may
regard with apprehension certain pecu-
liar facts connected with his arrival IN
Reno today.
When Jack left San Francisco last
night it was an undertaken VINO sald
the final words to the champion to
speed him on his way. Twenty-three
was the date of his departure. Early
this morning in the snowsheds near
Truckee, Jacks train was delayed by a
freight cars derailment in tunnel 13,
and when the negro and his party
finally detrained here it was just 13
minutes past 1 o'clock, three hours
after 10 a. M, the hour scheduled for
his arrival, and which figures another
"13." To round out this "hoodoo' COM
bination he settled down in his training
quarters here on Friday.
johnson did not follow out his plan
to begin training operations this after
noon, and in view of sinister dope
that was discussed on all sides, no one
blamed him.
out at Jeffries camp Bob Armstrong
opined that the charm" hanging over
the negro was complete and that if he
moved around too freely he would be
sure to step on and demolish the col
lapsible chicken coup brought up Tor
Johnson from San Francisco.
JOHNSON WELL RECEIVED
Reno gave the negro hearty recep-
ton There was a big crowd at the
station, and no one had anything but
the friendliest greetings for the giant
who is to defend his so called title
against the former champion
No time was lost by Tom Flanagan
in whisking Johnson and his party to
the camp prepared for him at a road
house three miles southwest of this
city. Jack, after a hasty glance
around said he was well pleased and
complimented Flanagan on his choice
of the location.
One of the first statements given out
by Johnson following his arrival was a
denial of the report that he had re-
appointed George Little as his man
ager.
"Flanagan," he said, sis the man who
is looking after my business interests
and he will continue to do so until after
the fight There has been no change
in my relations with Little, and l want
to emphasize the fact that I've COM
pletely severed all connection with
him"
Asked regarding the settlement he
was reported to have made with Little,
johnson produced a legal document
dated June %, which he said was an
agreement drawn up between himself
and Little whereby Johnson promises
to pay Little the sum of $16,5OO to Sc
cure a release from Little of all claims
the deposed manager may have against
the negro.
one of the stipulat.ons made in the
agreement is that Johnson is to turn
over to Little a diamond brooch valued
at $4,000 on Little's payment to him OF
IAN additional $1,000"
KAUFMAN WITH NEGRO
Al Kaufman accompanied Johnson to
Reno and will continue to act as his
chief sparing partner.
A boxing platform has been put up
near the camp and the champion is eX-
pected to use it tomorrow. He lounged
about his quarters all afternoon chat
ting with numerous visitors and super
Vising the unpacking Of his baggage
and training paraphernalia.
Jim Jeffries topped off a hard day s Z
work with a road run late this after
noon. He donned the boxing gloves
for the first time here this morning, but
scarcely struck blow in the five
rounds spared with Bob Armstrong
and his brother Jack as fast footwork
on the slippery floor of the outdoor
platform was thought dangerous.
In the final round with Jack Jeffries
he invited him to swing to the jaw just
as hard as he could. The big fellow
protruded his chin and Jack tried two
luSly I1BnL SWlHBi DOli VI WliVh
bounced off Jeffries' face without hav-
ing the slightest effect. On the third
try Jeffries ducked and the punch land
ed over his left eye, which member is
likely to be a trife discolored tomor-
row.
A crowd of almost 1000 persons gath
cred at the camp in the afternoon
hoping to see more boxing, but Jeffries
decided on a road jaunt. He went
about six miles in a broiling hot sun,
walking briskly when not indulging in
short sprints at top speed.
Jehries received news today of his
automobile, which is being brought up
from san Francisco, on account of an
has been delayed in Carson City, but is
expected to land in the training camp
tonight
The car contains the padding for an
outdoor ring, which will be construct
ed Immediately
In view of continued talk of possible
by the state authorities,
Promoter Rickard has been much re-
assured by the receipt from Ely of the
following telegram late today from
Governor Dickerson:
Prize fights licensed under the laws
of this state. My duties are to enforce
laws, not to make them. There viii
be no interference from the governors
office If requirements of the law are
complied with. This decision irrevok-
able. You may use this telegram as
you see fit. (SignedD
I'D. S. DICKERSON,
Lieutenant and Acting Governor OF
Nevada"
PREPARING THE ARENA
Little work was done on the arena