The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-04
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TOLEDO Ohio, July AT $50
o'clock ,hw afternoon Jess Willard OF
Lawrence, Kan, and Jack Dcmpsey oi
Sal, Lake City, Utah will meet in a
twelve round boxing match here to de-
rtide the heavyweight, championship OF
the world.
At their respective quarters tins
morning It was stated that both had
slept well and were ready for the con
test. From managers and principals
came renewed expression, OF contl-
dencc
Everybody had a bed last night, il
was said, largely for the reason that
every Tolcdoan who could wen, into
the lodging house business for the
occasion. Early today they were astlr,
turning on, pullmans and vacant
stores given over to cots. seeking
breakfast and turning their steps
toward the great arena at Bayylew
Park
The road 10 the park was alive and
busting with The dawn. nor was II
entirely asleep during the night. for
now and then a truck loaded with SUP
Pile, for the vendors moved on, in the
darkness With daylight traffic in
c, cased and policemen and soldiers
w;te early at their stations
Every Road Filled.
lr the arena carpenters were still
busy putting on the final touches to
the vast amphl,hea,er with its 5000
seats. Thousands OF these were still
ca sale this morning Every road lead
ing into the city saw automobiles
bringing their loads Of fight enthusi-
aNs from nearby cities and some from
. distance. Many family parties from
the country came to see, not the fight,
s.oui the stirring, eager crowd attracted
TO Toledo by the event
Detectives from all the principal
cities OF the land were mlngling III the
crowds while five hundred Toledo
citizens were sworn in TO aid the city
police force in maintaining order. Two
hundred policemen were stationed out
side the arena and fifty within il. The
greatest problem OF the guards, il was
said, would be in preventing a rush
for the gates after the match. How the
vast throng was to get back into the
city wa, a problem concerning which
there was more hope than confidence.
At the last moment traffic regula-
tions were amended 10 permit traffic
both ways on Summit avenue, bu, il
was admitted ,ha, the street cars were
totally inadequate TO the task oi
bringing the crowd back to town Two
main thoroughfares were available for
automobiles and pedestrians but great
congestion was anticipated and It wa,
thought certain that thousands would
have to make their way back on foot
Park Space for al 1000 Autos.
The street car company planned to
operate two cars a minute on one line
oi track, bu, persons experienced IN
such matters said il would be i'm
possible to maintain such a schedule
az delay to one car anywhere on ioul
miles OF track would stall the whole
line.
Parking space for 2lm0 au,omo
biles at 81 each was available outside
the arena. The money goes TO the city
Willard remained favorte in th'
betting. One man paraded the street,
with a sign on his automobile read
ing; II will bet this machine agans
$1,000 on Dempsey"
Emergency ambulances and all po
lice patrol wagons were al polio
headquarters for instan, use in even
OF trouble Of any sort. Fire official
took every precaution and had me-
! stationed in various sections OF tn
aiena. Fire apparatus will he stationed
outside the arena.
All physicians in Toledo wer
registered with the police and wer
available for emergency.
The original hour for the cham
pionship fight TO begin namely |
m. remains unchanged. but promo'
ers and managers all have agree
that on account Of announcement
& and other delays /, probably will b
Z 3'U before the bout begins.