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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
11
The Post’s correspondent reports the Jeffries Johnson fight slated for July 4 in Nevada may be decided by the boxers under local law. Rickard and Johnson’s camp including Jack Johnson’s manager, a drug contractor, and many fight concession applicants accompany the party.
The 16 Nevada arena project will be built along lines similar to an existing, proven venue. Officials indicate the aim is to replicate the effective layout and amenities to ensure a functional, crowd friendly space.
San Francisco June 20. News that Nevada Governor Dickerson may veto holding the Jeffries Johnson bout in the state dampens Johnson camp hopes. Jack Johnson plans Reno departure only after direct word from Tex Rickard or Flanagan confirming gubernatorial approval. Billy Delaney backs waiting for promoter word.
Tex Rickard announced that the July 4 bout would be staged elsewhere if California bans persist. Tickets may be honored in Nevada, as talks with San Francisco officials and Governor may move to a final decision by Tuesday noon. Rickard met with Mayor McCarthy and other leaders while governor weighs labor-vote political guarantees.
Tex Rickard arrived in Reno Nevada and met with local businessmen to settle the Jeffries Johnson fight site. He praised Reno as the best option while noting Goldfield promoters would be heard and California offers are fading.
The Southern Pacific railroad, a political force here, is said to shaped the Governor's actions. By thwarting the proposed Kaufman Langford battle in California and deploying militia, promoters saw the Governor meant business as his term ends this fall.
In Carson City Nevada the state law blocks the Governor from halting prize boxing. A one thousand dollar license from the secretary of State and a doctor's certificate on fighters conditions suffice. Governor Dickerson supports the event and will not intervene despite widespread messages urging action. The public favors the bout, though federal intervention could only halt it.
San Francisco report confirms a July 4 bout between Stanley Ketchel and Sam Langford after managers Wilson Mizner and Joe Woodman reached terms with promoter Sid Hesler of the Wolgast Nelson card at Point Richmond. The Reno clash is set for the morning of July 4 as announced.
Alex Smith of Wykagyl New Rochelle clinches the U S open on the Philadelphia Cricket Club course with 71 in a playoff after a triple tie. J J McDermott Merchantville earns 75 for second and Mc Donald Smith Claremont California takes third with 76. Prizes total 450 with a gold medal for the champion and purses of 300 150 and 100.
The Boston Types defeated the Boston Blues 4 to 3 after a 10 inning game at Ward 9 playgrounds yesterday afternoon. Murray and Greene pitched for the Types while C Flynn and Houghton played for the Blues.
Monte Attell of San Francisco and Patsy Brannigan of Pittsburg fought a six round draw here tonight with Brannigan edged by local fans as the better man overall in the bout.
Nat Niles former college champion defeated H C Johnson in the state tennis championship final at Longwood in three straight sets 6-3 6-0 6-3. He advances to face R C Seaver five time holder in a challenge match tomorrow at 3 30 p m. Niles service and steadiness overwhelmed Johnson who faded in the final run of the third set.
After the Harvard Yales boat race the Crimson meet at Red Top to elect next year’s captain. Current indications point to Roger Cutler receiving the honor.
Templeton, Williams College pitcher with a sore arm, returned to the box and allowed Amherst only one hit as Williams won 4 to 0. The team benefited from timely hitting and aggressive base running. Templeton declined offers from Boston and New York National league teams and Detroit or New York Americans.
Billy Papke and Jack Twin Sullivan are reported in excellent condition for their 12 round match at the Armory Club. Both camps express confidence as two preceding eight round bouts precede the main event, expected to be a sensational show and possibly the last Armory Club appearance until fall.
The National Commission may bar Fielder Jones from three minor games weekly in the Southwestern Washington League. Jones warns he will not play if the move creates trouble for the league or the commission.
Harvard and Yale, after a week’s layoff, prepare for the opening game of the annual series in New Haven. Both teams enter with disastrous seasons in 1910, making a victory hard to predict as they seek to salvage some pride with a strong finish.
President Taft will attend the Yale Harvard game with Ex President Roosevelt reportedly traveling from New York to watch the teams. Princeton’s prior wins over both sides set no official championship, though Yale leads Harvard in hitting this season while Harvard pitchers have been stronger overall.
New Haven crowds swell to 12 000 as Yale hosts Harvard in the season opener. Both teams practiced ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s matchup in a high interest contest at Yale Field.
The list shows players such as Rogers Om en and McLaughlin Murphy for infield and Kennedy Philbin for Carhart. Lanigan McIntyre at second base and Gardner Chase appear infield roles with Marshall Tommers and Young Reeves considered for forward positions. Umpires O Loughlin and Adams are named.
Yale lines up Yale Tammers to start and complete the game against Harvard while Philbin recovers a sprained ankle from Saturday's Cornell clash and will bat tomorrow. Harvard plays at 2, Yale at 4, on Yale's diamond with Philbin available to bat.
After a two week reliability and durability run in heavy downtown traffic, the E M F car halted at 11 yesterday morning in front of Boylston street salesrooms. It logged 3882 miles with 8072 gear shifts and 5712 brake applications. The clutch moved 10 416 times and 48 884 000 sparks fired. The motor ran quietly with minimal wear as the hood and body were removed for inspection. The chassis was shown to the crowd before the car was moved into the store. Drivers were worn out from nonstop driving.
Baltimore edged Buffalo 4 to 3 in 0 innings while Providence defeated Rochester 3 to 2. Jersey City beat Toronto 2 to 1 and Newark topped Montreal 4 to 1.
At Red Top Conn June 20 the Crimson varsity ran a four mile row under Coach Wray. The crew logged 17 minutes to three miles, 19:32 for three and a half, then finished into the boat house. Freshman line changes occurred with Cutler out and Meyer in, followed by a long eight mile session for the varsity four under the standard stroke order.
New Britain 2 Waterbury 9. New Haven 4 Hartford 1. Bridgeport 9 Springfield 4. Holyoke 3 Northampton 2.
Kansas City 9 beat Columbus 5 while Minneapolis 8 defeated Indianapolis 2. Milwaukee 3 won over Toledo 0 and Louisville 5 topped St Paul 3.
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