The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-22

reno, New, June ZZs--WlJn Reno
definitely fixed as the battle ground,
with positive assurance from the gov
ernor that no attempt to interfere will
be made by the state authorities and
with preparations already under way
for building the arena, the Jeffries-
Johnson fight seems certain Of fulfill
ment July 4.
No further complications are antici-
pated and promoter Tex Richard is
promised the first quiet pillow that he
has had since Governor Gillett issued
his ultimatum that the contest could
not be held in California.
The selection of a sight for staging
the fight was made Tuesday after
noon. It is a rock-strewn field in east
Reno about a mile and half from the
heart of the city and is familiar in
ring history as the scene of the Hart
Root contest Of July 4, 1906. 1t Is re-
garded as an ideal location as it af-
fords plenty Of ground for spacious
structure and is within easy walking
distance of the city. On one side 1t
is fianked by the tracks of the South
ern Pacific railway and on the other
by trolley line, known as the Reno
Original Plans Followed.
Contractor Mclaughlin went over
the place with Richard and the Reno
fight committee and Immediately be-
gan to carry out plans already pre-
pared for the construction of the
arena. A building about 800 feet
square, modeled along the identical
lines of the structure began in San
Francisco will be put UP. 1t is hoped
to have it completed by the first of
the month. No change will be made
| in the original arrangement of seats.
Plenty of lumber is said to be avail
able.
Another selection made was training
quarters for Jack johnson, Tom Elan
agan, the champions manager, after
| looking over several site, finally set
tied on roadhouse three miles south
west of Reno, known as Kicks Resort.
according to Flanagan 1t is an excel
lent place for a training camp and af-
ford all necessary facilities. Jeffries
will be stationed at Moana Springs,
three miles south of Reno. Nothing
according to Manager Bergers reports,
is lacking at this place that could be
desired in connection with fighter s
camp.
Natural cold and hot and cold
springs. an open air pavilion, already
provided comfortable sleeping quarters
and nearby fishing streams and lakes,
are among the inducements offered by
| this place.
May Have Double Fight.
A double fight will be Reno's Of
fering July If Sid Hester succeeds
in carrying out his plan to stage the
Langford -Ketchel fight here on the
morning of the big battle and in the
same arena Hester was busy over
numerous sites for training quarters
for his fighters.
Richards announcement shortly af-
ter noon after the selection of the bat
ltlegraund for the Jeffries-Johnson
contest, was made in the form Of a
signed statement as follows:
Richards Statement.
| IT have decided to hold the JEFF
| fries Johnson fight in Reno, In max
| ing the selection / wish to give my
reasons for so doing. Goldfield made
an offer which it was hard to turn
down. They are the gamest lot of
men I ever saw. This morning a
committee of Goldfield businessmen
offered to take me to a local bank and
guarantee me 100000. decided on
Reno however, for several reasons.
In the first place 1 did not feel that
| fight fans of the east and west should
be compelled to take that extra twelve
hour ride across the hot desert to
Golfield.
Then again the people OF San Fran
cisco can come in the morning and
leave the same night in order to be
back to business Tuesday morning.
For this reason / think probably one
or two Thousand will come from San
Francisco that would not go to Cold
| field. The Reno people have done all
| they could. They will build a suitable
arena and buy the $1,000 license for
me.
"Signed. Tex Richard"
| A large crowd thronged the lobby
of the Hotel Golden, where Richard
was in conference with the Reno and
Golfield committees. A few minutes
after II o'clock rumor spread that
Reno had been chosen. Shortly after
ward came Richards official announces
ment
| The Goldfield delegation, which had
made a determined effort to swing
! the battle of the century" to Richards
home town, accepted the announce
ment with expressions of regret, but
with promises to boost the game" to
the extent of their ability.
Reno's fans are wildly elated over
the outcome OF the contest with Gold
field. The city's fight committee prom
ises to make the necessary prepare
tions for the accommodation Of all who
come for the big fight.
Jeffries and his trainers are expect
ed to arrive here tomorrow and Flana-
gan has sent to Johnson advising the
negro to lose no time in reaching
Reno.
Another large delegation of news
paper correspondents arrived today