The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1913-05-26

days from the date of shipment from
Seattle. And we can land the
freight via the White Pass route
30 per cent cheaper than it can
be hauled over any other route"
BY
TELEGRAPH.
SAN FRANCISCO. May LIT
was officially announced here this
evening that Ben Selig had been
selected by the promoters of the
Smith-Willard fight tomorrow to act
in the capacity of referee The
fight is to take place during the
afternoon and both Gunboat Smith
and Jess Willard. the participants.
are in the best of condition
Willard is looked upon as com
ing champion. A Kansan by birth
and a cowpuncher by vocation, he
has made a record in the ring dur
ing the past year He stands over
six feet in height
Smith is well known in the
squared circle and his hopes are
high. Betting on the match is
slightly in favor of Willard
PUGs ARE READY
LOS ANGELES. May 10. :
Everything is in readiness for the
20-round fight which is scheduled
to take place here tomorrow be-
tween Bud Anderson and Joe Man
dot. The men are in the pink of
condition and each is confident of
getting the decision
GUNBOAT WINS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-The
20-round boxing contest which took
place in this city last night between
Gunboat Smith and Jess Willard
was awarded to Smith at the conclu-
sion of the final round. The de
cis!on of Referee Selig is questioned
by many of the fight fans. who are
of the opinion that the match
should have been called draw.
Selig defends his decision by the
claim that Willard showed lack
of experience. and was outpointed,
although Smith was unable to secure
much of an advantage at any time.
TO FIGHT JULY 4TH.
VANCOUVER, B. c., May e.
Fight enthusiasts of this city are
confident that the match between
Willie Richie and Freddie Welch
will take place in Vancouver on
July fourth. The management OF
the local athletic club intimates that
proposition has been put up to
it by the managers of the men,
whereby Vancouver is assured OF
the go if purse of 100000 is
guaranteed.
Sporting men of this city are now
making a canvass. and it is prac-
tically assured that the required
100000 will be obtained.
VERONA WANTS 1T.
LOS ANGELES. May 22.-Pro-
moter McCarey stated today that
he was assured of getting the fight
between Willie Richie and Freddie
WEIGH. and was making arrange
ments to pull off the 30 at the
Verona arena on July fourth.
Sporting men of the city are con
fident that McCarey will get the
fight, despite the reports from other
towns.
GRANEY SAYS IT'S HIS.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 22.-Ed-
die Graney the fight promoter, is
quoted in the evening dailies with
the statement that he has the privi-
a.
Freddie Welch fight on July fourth.
Il have received assurances from
Manager Nolan, of Richie. that |
will get the fight and | think
Welch's manager will come to terms
within a short time"
NOLAN BACKS GRANEY.
VANCOUVER, B. c., May 22.-
Billy Nolan. manager for Willie
Richie, said ;tonight that Graney,
the San Francisco promoter, will
put on the fight between WEIGH
and Richie on July fourth. "Graney
will stage the fight or there won't
be any," Nolan said to reporters
this evening when interviewed with
regard to the conflicting reports.
FROMME WITH GIANTS.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Manager
McGraw, of the New York Giants,
announced today that hef had com
pleted deal whereby he secures
the services OF Pitcher Fromme, of
tie Cincinnati Peds in exchange
for Ames, Devore and Groh of his |!
own team. McGraw considers thu
deal good one, although he says
letting go of Ames, Devore ant |
Groh means that the Red twirle,
will be one of the highest-pricet
men that he has on his staff.
Fromme has been with Cincinnati
this season, and has showed some
real ability at times. Leon Ames, of
the Giants. is a right-handed finger
and considered good help to
and Vanguard. He start
ed the 1913 season for the Giants.
Josh Devore has been with the
Giants for long time. He has
played in center field some of the
time this season. Groh is an inie,d
er and is a recruit.
LOOKING FOR TWlRlERS.
CHICAGO Nav 90 Manager