El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-09
MORAN SAILS FOR
EUROPE TO TRAIN
johnson Has Already Begun
Two Months GriIling to
Prepare For Battle.

New York May 9.-The sailing OF
Frank Moran for France marks the
passing Of the preliminary sJaSe IN the
arrangements for the heaEyW eight IL
tular bout TO be fought in Paris on
June "a Jack Johnson as defender OF
the championship, mas already begun
regular routine Of training and Moran
viii follow suit as soon as ne arrives
upon the scene OF the coming contest.
While his plans are but tentatively
outlined at present and subject TO con-
ditiOus that Moran viii have to con-
slider upon MS arrival IN PARIS Jonu-
son has settled upon a two months
schedule Of conditioning which he de-
clares viii fit him for a successful de-
fence Of the title won az Reno on July
4, 1910
Johnson has selected Asnferes a su-
burb Of Paris. as the site of his train
ing camp. and began his conditioning
there early this week Judging from
the reports from Paris the title holder
has entered upon a round of prepara-
tiOn which indicates his belief that the
coming contest with Moran is not TO be
considered lightly. Despite the fact
that he IS within 20 pounds of the
weight at which he entered the ring
against Jeffries ne has elected TO train
fully two months for the meeting with
Moran. Apparently Johnson expects
a lengthy bout IN which there viii be
resource TO much foOtWOrk. for ne
gives as one Of the principal reasons
Tor his selection OF Asnieres as train
ing camp the fact that the surrounding
ROADS are ideal for running and long
walks He has intimated that this de
partmenT Of his training viii be one
10 which he viii devote much arteu-
ton.
Secures Training staff.
The other details are not 10 be over
looked however, for Johnson has ar
ranged 10 surround himself with a
/ competent staff Of trainers. boxers and
Wrestlers which will include several
N hn al. h
pairing for past campaigns. Calvin
RespresS has been named as one train
er and it is understood that overtures
nave been made to wen known
American trainer to journey to France
TO assist in the work Respress. who
has trained Johnson for several of his
bouts IN France and other parts Of con-
Ilnental Europe. will select those
French pUgllists and wrestlers who
viii be mem bers Of the training corDs
Johnson will choose such American
trainers and boxers as he MAY decide
VIII De OF nelp TO him during the train
ing period
Arm Strong As Ever.
According to Johnson. who has Just
closed series OF boxing exhibitions
al Brussels, his arm. which was frac-
Lured during a bout with Jim John
son, IS as strong as before the accident
ne states that there is no pain when
ne blOckS an opponents blow and that
ne belleves the recovery so couDlete
that there is no danger of a handicap
IN inns direction. In other respects
Johnson contends that he will be as
physically fit for Moran as he was for
Jetfrles. making allowance for the four
years which have elapsed since the
contest on the sage plains Of Nevada
w Whatever the outcome Of the bout il
Is evident this early that the French
are preparing to greet the PRINCIPALS
with the usual French enthusiasm.
Inose IN charge Of the ARRANGEMENTS
are in receipt Of daily requests for sesr
reservations and several Of the more
desirable sections OF the Veledrou1e
oliver are already sold although the
coupons have not been received from
the printers