New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-04
RARE FEAST IN BOXING.
Johnson, WoIgast and Kllbane
Defend Their Titles To-day.
Jim FLYNN HAS HIGH HOPE
Conaueror of Jeffries a Strong
Favorite, However, for Battle
at Las Vegas.

Favorite, However, for Battle
at Las Vegas.
Jack johnson, heavyweight champion OF
the world, and Ad Wolgast, holder or the
lightweight championship. will defend their
titles In two bouts to-day. Johnson, VINO
two years ago on this very day defeated
Jim Jeffries on the sun-scorched plains or
Nevada, will face Jim Flynn at Las Vegas
~ NJ. I'm a bout OF forty-1ve rounds, while
Ad Wolgast will do battle with Joe Rivers
Of Mexico, in a twenty-round bout at Los
Angeles.
Flynn is said to be confident, and has
high hopes that he can defeat his dusky
foeman. but the bout has never been ac-
ccpted seriously by the followers Of box
ing. who believe that Johnson can win as
he pleases, even If not in his best condl-
ton. The champion is guaranteed 100000
as his share. while Flynn and Jack Curley,
who has arranged the fight, must be content
with what is left Johnson OF course Is
pronounced favorite.
Wolgast Is a slight favorite over Joe
Rivers. but "A number Of good Judges have
expressed the opinion that the outcome Is
only twice since his operation for appendi-
citis about a year ago. He says ne is
ready. and will have no excuses TO offer for
defeat. but some doubt exists as to his be-
ing so formidable as he was before being
stricken.
Johnny Kilbane. the featherweight cham
pion, also must defend his title against
Tommy Dixon in a twelve-round bout at
Cleveland.
East Las Vegas, ~ NJ, July "a Just
before-t he-battle spirit became evident
about Las Vegas to-day, several special
trains bringing in companies Of boxing
fans" The streets were well hiied py
evening. and q solid jam Of the curious
idled away the hours about Jack Curley's
office. which was decorated with big sign
johnson Flynn Fight Headquarters
Another group Iounged about the betting
commissioners hoard across the square.
Little change in the prevailing odds OF
10 / on johnson to win was recorded, nj
though q variety ~ freak bets were Of
fered
These dwelt for tho most part with
knockdowrs. Several offers az long odds
that FLYNN would not knock Johnson down
during the fight We're posted. but they did
not seem to he popular No notices or
taken" followed the propositions. The
regular betting on the board is headed by
the inscription: $4,000 TO $4,000 Johnson
wins" This IL said 10 be the champions
own opinion Of the probabilities tomorrow,
backed by his own money.
Johnson added another chapter to his
declaration Of confidence to-day. according
to his own statement. by telegraphlng $500
TO san Francisco TO be placed on himself
To win I'm fifteen rounds.
The lighters devoted the day 10 the usual
relaxation in preparation for the time when
they will enter the ring at o'clock to-
morrow Flynn was not In evidence about
town. his quarters being located six miles
away Many OF the Colorado mans sup
portcrs were aboard the special trains
which got in to-day from Denver Pueblo
and other points. These new arrivals start
td at once 20 Flynn's camp, and the fight
cr was the object OF much attention
throughout the afternoon and evening.
johnson gathered up his STAFF IN the morn
ing and was of across the country on a
long motor trip. He whirled into town at
the end OF his ride. and was on view for
some time TO the .dmirng groups on the
hotel porcheg The champion looked gigan-
tic as he moved about among men OF or
binary stature.
While at the hotel Johnson encountered
Ed Smith, the referee. \ brief conference
as TO the gloves TO be used by the cham
pion tomorrow followed Johnson desired
to use the gloves manufactured by a firm
In which he I'm interested, and no objection
was offered
Tho ticket office did a tremendous bust
ness to-day as few OF those who came in on
specials had supplied themselves in advance
The line Of ticket buyers kept Curloy's force
busy most Of the day. The promoter de-
clarcd himself well pleased with tho pros
poets as TO attendance. He said a good
number Of spectators would come I'm to-
morrow from nearby ranches and mining
camps
\ number OF automobile parties arrived
this evening, adding to the busy appear
anc" Of tho streets. The crowds, however.
paid more attention to a dog team. guided
into town by desert traveller with his
own ideas as to the transportation. than
they did 10 tho motor cars.
Las Vegas has made elaborate prepara-
tons 10 care for the incoming crowd Every
private house within hailing distance OF
the towns centre Is placarded with signs
announcing that beds and meals may he
obtained. On front lawns are impromptu
lunch counters and the town generally has
assumed a circus appearance.
The Unholz-I oakum fight furnished diver
sion for the fans" tonight and most of
these I'm town tramped out to Curley's
arena to see the bout.
Flynn will go into the ring Weighing 1872
pounds ln fighting toys. He is feet 1Oi5
inches In height and has "A reach of seventy
inches, lie is OF the slam bang order OF
fighter who is always rushing at his oppo-
nent. AS far as the finer points of the
game are concerned Flynn is entirely at
sea. lie depends upon brute strength and
aggressveness TO carry him to victory.
Johnson Will tip the scales at 20 pounds,
and this will give him an advantage Of
nearly 30 pounds, to say nothing of five
and half inches in reach and two inches
in height In addition 10 this he Is the
champion of the world. He possesses ex-
IRENE confidence. He is an entirely differ
ent type of fighter than Flynn, being
more on the cunning and crafty order de-
pending on his cleverness and tremendous
strength to handle his opponent
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION RESULTS.
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