The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1910-06-26

breaking his glasses and cutting the
flesh slightly over the eye. Johnson
expressed much regret over the mis-
hap.
Kaufman. George Cotton and Dave
Mills were Johnson's sparrlng part.
ners today and that trio Is expected
to work with the champion until next
Saturday when 1t Is said he will
cease active training
Preparations for tho fight advanced
steadily today. A large consignment
OF lumber came In from the mills at
Verdi seven miles away. and con-
siderable progress was made on the
work OF building the arena. There
Is no dcarth of either labor or ma
terlal here and as many workmen as
can be used will be kept on the Job
until the huge structure is completed.
The contractors promised Rickard to-
night TO have the arena finished in
every detail and ready for use by
July 2. They say that, IL necessary
the work probably could be accomp-
lished In day less than the time
Unite set
Sheriff c. P. Fcrrel announces the
appointment of two local physicians
to act for the county In examining the
fight principals ten hours before they
enter the ring, requirement stipu-
lated by the state law.
Ample police protection, it is eaid.
Will be afforded by tho authorities
from now until the fight Is over and
Reno RECEIVERS from Its excitement,
! Adyices have been received that six
members of the state police, an or
Sanlzauon somewhat similar to the
Arizona rangers will arrive from Car.
son City tomorrow In charge OF Lieu
tenant Chalan. They will work in
conjunction with the sberiffs depu-
ties and the city's force OF patrolmen
I In preserving order until alter tho
fourth OF July.
According to TeX Rickard, seldom
In the history Of big fights in Ne
yada has adequate preca utions been
taHon to provide relief to persons
likely TO be injured or taken I'll at the
rlDgside. But Reno intends TO make
all necessary provision for emergency
cases A temporary receiving hos
pital will be put up near the site OF
the arena ond the sheriff states that
he will appoint twelve of the citys
leading physicians to serve under the
banner of the Red Cross on the day
of the battle. These physicians win
! be stationed In various parts of the
arena. The city's patrol wagon will
/ be pressed into service as an ambu-
lance.
Jack Gleason's visit to Reno today
was for the purpose of comforting
with Rickard regarding the opening
ifg1yaf 1ff
the work being done on the arena.
Following his announcement that no
certificates for seats would be re-
deemed after next Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock Gleason was be-
sieged with a storm Of queries. He
explained all who wished TO cancel
their certificates must notify the pro
moters San Francisco bank before the
hour named, otherwise it would be
Inferred that redemption was not In
tended
Owners OF certificates may ex-
change them for arena seats either at
the ticket office TO be established
here or in San Francisco
Tom Jones, manager Of Ad VOL
CAST. has sent message to the light
weight champion at his home in Mich
iean, anstructing him to leave for
Reno as soon as possible. Battling
Nelson is also expected here for the
fight and Jones will endeavor to ar
range return match between the
clever little fellows to be held on
labor day.
'It all rests with Nolson," declares
the champions manager.
III he wants to fight again. Ad will
be only too glad to accommodate
him"
Word was received at Jeffrios camp
today that Frank Gotch. the wrestler,
Will leave Iowa for Reno tomorrow
night.
S0EHIAI