Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-24
JEFFRIEs ON BATTLE-GROUND
White PuRi1ist Reaches Reno and
Prepares to Continue
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2a-The disagree
ment between Jack Johnson and his former
manager, George Little, was settled at q
conference late tonight between Little and
attorneys representing the two men. Little
again becomes Johnson's official manager.
No figures were given out as to the
amount of the settlement, but 1t is said to
be very near the original claim Of $4,000.
Bert schlessinger represented Little; W.
q. Humphrey. attorney for johnson, acted
for the champion. The opening amenities
between the two camps were in the hands
Of Alfred Meyerstein, who acted as arbi-
traitor. A notary public took down the
| statements and agreement.
The oVertures of peace and the final
happy reconciliation were not confined to
the financial difficulties. Little dictated a
statement in which he said he bore john
son no III will and that he would stand
by the champions interests at the latter's
camp at Reno.
II have wagered large amounts on john
son." said Little. II stil believe he will
| win"
| The meeting ended with warm protesta-
tons of friendship on both sides.
Jeffries in Quarters.
| RENO. New, June 2.-James ]. Jeffries
is installed in the training camp prepared
| for him at Moana Springs, three miles
south of Reno.
| Work on the arena for the fight has be-
gun Promoter Tex Richard says he Is
| satisfied the state authorities will make
no attempt to interfere with the battle.
Having failed to secure the use of the
Jeffrles-Johnson arena, promoter Sid Hes
ter has arranged to take out license and
will build an arena OF his own to stage
| the Langford- Ketchell contest here on the
morning of July 4.
| Jeffries and his trainers are safely
housed, but the new quarters are so
crowded that only those connected with
the fighters work Of preparation can be
with him. Jeffries says he is satisfied and
will remain at the place until the fight.
Trainers Wen Pleased.
| Corbett, Choynski and the others OF the
training crew expressed themselves as we'll
satisfied with the new camp. An espe-
cially good point about Moana Springs, &C"
| cording TO Trainer Cornell, is the platform
just behind Jeffries' cottage which will
be used for boxing. This platform when
covered with the canvas used over the
Rowardennan ring will give the big fellow
an opportunity Of boxing either in the sun
shine or the shade, az the sun shines d.
rectly on 1t In the morning and huge oak
trees protect 1t during the afternoon.
| Jeffries did not work today. After a
hot soda bath and rub he busted him
self with his luggage. Tomorrow morn
ing, however. he will take to the high
way Tor light jaunt. Corbett has ad-
vlsed jeff not to undertake the heavy
road work he was in the habit OF doing al
Ben Lomond.
No reply to the telegram sent Governor
Dickinson yesterday haG been received BY
Rickard.
/ The promoter expresses himself as GER
tain that no matter what pressure Is
brought TO bear on Nevsdas chief execu-
tive. he will not interfere with the fight
Richard said today il the fight were
stopped in Nevada he would not try 10
stage 1t elsewhere.
What is it they gay about the "un-
klndest cut OF allT he asked, well, il
they buck in this state that would be it,
But take IL from me, there won't bG
any trouble here"
Promoter Hester today was ready to cal
off the Ketchel-Langford fight and return
to san Francisco Toe Reno fight com
mlttee refused to grant him the use Of th'
Jeffrles-Jo hnson arena for a rival contes
previous to the big fight. Hester latel
received a telegram from ODay, Sar
Francisco promoter, and he began TO LAY
plans for the fight In an arena OF his owi
construction. Hester has arranged with IN
sheriff TO take out fight permit for thu
morning OF the Fourth.
II is understood Reno business men op
pose Hester's plans for a double fight bill
on Independence day. because they fea
the visiting crowds will spend their tim
watching the two ring attractions. an,
consequently win have no opportunity L
patronize Reno's stores and amusements
johnson Arrested for Speeding.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 2a.-For q tim