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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
6
An exposé argues the Jeffries Johnson bout deceived fans and experts alike. It cites betting favoritism, promoters, and press agents, claiming Jeffries was unfit and unable to fight, while Johnson’s prowess was the true factor.
The 1910 Spalding Official Golf Guide edited by Thomas Bendelow of Chicago is issued with expanded content. It includes official rules, action illustrations of leading players, and extensive statistics from across the United States, Canada, and Britain, summarizing principal associations events since golf began in America.
Dawson, winner of the 200 mile race for the Coke trophy at Indianapolis, and MHarroun, who took the national 200 mile race in May, were entered by Marmon team manager for the New York grand prize on October 15. A third Marmon car is entered with driver to be named.
Harry Forbes a lightweight prize fighter was released from the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas pending the determination of his appeal. He had been serving a sentence for participation in fake athletic events promoted by the J C Mabray gang recently indicted in Council Bluffs Iowa.
Governor Dickerson defended the Jeffries Johnson bout in Reno before 18 000 spectators. He called the match clean and praised Tex Rickard and Reno officials, saying the fight proved Nevada could host glove events properly. He noted the bout showed a boxer out of form cannot regain peak vitality and pledged support for future competitions.
Tex Rickard cleared nearly 100000 after absorbing San Francisco losses from the Jeffries Johnson bout. Total receipts reached 270775, a new boxing record, with 121000 paid to fighters and 30000 lost by San Francisco. Rickard’s profit about 93333 plus film shares, Gleason about 60000 plus film proceeds. Reno returns to normal as out of town guests depart.
The twenty fourth annual Southern Lawn Tennis Association championship opened at East Lake courts, Atlanta. By July 6 plays in the men's singles were nearing the third round with several players advancing, including Nat Thornton of Atlanta, William Ham of New York, B N Grant of Atlanta, and H R Doyle with C R Doyble of Washington in the third round.
Inabillity to hit Packard at opportune times led to Toledo's defeat. Only in the eighth inning did they manage a bat grouping, with three hits producing two runs. West showed erratic pitching at times.
James J. Jeffries arrived in San Francisco worn and silent after his defeat. The crowd that once hailed him dispersed, with Jeffries now valued at about 250000 dollars including fight winnings. Official tallies show Gleason and Rickard to gain at least 100000 each from the bout, with total gate receipts of 270775 and 15760 paid admissions.
Betheny Plain Rheims July 6 The speed contests yesterday in the international aviation meet produced remarkable flights by monoplanes. Le Blanc with a Bleriot beat the world record for 100 kilometers in 1 16 11 and set new marks at 30 40 and 50 kilometers Morane also on a Bleriot beat the world record for 20 kilometers in 13 08 Le Blanc Latham and La Bouchere all monoplanists qualified to represent France in the Gordon Bennett contest in the United States.
In the American Association games Indianapolis defeated Louisville Iain St Paul 8 to 4 and Milwaukee topped Minneapolis 10 to 0 Columbus beat Toledo 3 to National League action had New York 4 Boston 2 Cincinnati 5 St Louis 3 Chicago 11 Pittsburg 3 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 3 Merican League Philadelphia 8 Washington 2 New York 3 Boston 2 Detroit 5 Cleveland 2 St Louis 6 Chicago 5 in 10 innings Central League Zanesville 1 Wheeling 9 and Terre Haute Grand Rapids postponed
Indianapolis hosts Louisville while Columbus visits Toledo in Midwest action. Minneapolis meets Kansas City as St. Paul travels to Milwaukee. In the National League New York plays Boston Cincinnati visits St Louis Chicago faces Fitteburg Brooklyn goes to Philadelphia. American League Chicago visits Cleveland St Louis at Detroit Philadelphia plays Washington Boston hosts New York Terre Haute faces Grand Rapids with two games South Bend at Evansville Dayton at Wheeling Ft Wayne visits Zanesville
Kansas City reports their team succumbed to Minneapolis with a 10 to 90 defeat in the opening game of a four game series played Tuesday. The heavy scoring surge by the Minneapolis squad overwhelmed the locals throughout the contest.
In Louisville on July 6, owner Grayson announced the signing of Joe Doyle from Cincinnati and Whitney Powers from Clinton Iowa to bolster the team. Coakley faces suspension for insubordination. Magee is out of the game indefinitely due to arm blood poisoning.
Cincinnati July 6 Philadelphia club player W A Foxen suspended by the National Commission for mot peying a woey City cakes.
CHEYENNE Va July 6 Aboard Johnsons private car J Arthur Johnson on a triumphant tour may choose Philadelphia Jack OBrien for a six round bout within weeks if other offers fail. Johnson, eager for action, said he would back Lil Artha $10000 for a Philadelphia bout. He may not commit until returning to Chicago where he will weigh offers from promoters and consider timing and shape before fighting.
By William Muldoon. The fight shows character, mind, and body matter. Jeffries lacked mental strength to steer his 225 pounds under pressure, while thousands watched and mail flooded in. If students develop mind and moderate strength, life will be more useful and productive.
Pittsburg reports indicate the Pirates requested waivers on pitcher Lefty Leifield last week after unsatisfactory recent outings by manager Fred Clarke. Chicago Cubs reportedly refused waivers, but Clarke would not permit him to Chicago. Pittsburg views Chicago as its chief pennant rival. Leifield likely will remain with the Pirates unless Cubs manager Chance is persuaded to waive.
Milwaukee to St Paul game referenced as slow and uninteresting. Dougherty pitched for Milwaukee while Gehring gave up 12 safeties. St Paul won easily by a margin of 4 runs.
Tommy Howell squared accounts with Willie Moody at the Douglas Athletic Club in Philadelphia rounding out six fast rounds. Howell, rising quickly,utra ceas in the bout, delivering decisive blows and drawing applause from local fans. Moody fought tenaciously, but Howell's improved form led to a clear showing in the six round clash.
Jina July 6 Ted Corbett pitcher for South Bend Central league club has announced he will manage the Winnipeg club of the Canadian league in 1911. He will stay with South Bend this season.
Outfielder Clint Patterson is returned to Cincinnati by locals for allegedly stupid playing. Grover Reddin has been signed for the left garden.
Lewis and Temple Abernathy sons of U S Marshal Jack Abernathy of Oklahoma rode horseback to greet Col Roosevelt on his return to the United States. They have disposed of their bronchoes and will make the return trip in an automobile runabout.
Jeffries departed Reno quietly, with no cheers or crowd at the station. He arrived with a crushed look, walked unsteadily, and hid inside a car, avoiding public gaze after the defeat.
Amateur gossip reports the Naps playing at Franklin on July 10 with open dates July 17 and 24 and requests from Noblesville Connersville Sheridan Martinsville or Kirklin. The D Cs seek July 10 and 17 dates from Brownsburg Columbus Greenwood or other strong teams. Address John K Dwigans 2212 Hovey St for games. Rex Juniors beat a pickup Riverside 11 to 10 and seek a 12 or 13 year old opponent next Sunday. call New 6173 Johnston.
Baptist ministers filed a protest against displaying the Johnson-Jeffries fight pictures in Washington DC. Authorities will act on the protest tomorrow as ministers initiate a national campaign to oppose exhibition of the views of the battle.
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on July 6 William Johnson was struck at the base of the right ear by a pitched ball during a game at Olive and died instantly. Pitcher Bill Dale, blamed for the fatal pitch, is near nervous collapse after the accident.
In Louisville on July 6 rain postponed Indianapolis and Louisville's opener. Oxyth the smiling pitcher will face Walter Slagle, ex Hoosier. Crowds fear slow club form as Grayson’s player buys stir anger. a rested Carry eyes a postponed game to heal his injured foot and rest his pitchers.
Los Angeles leaders, spurred by Jim Jeffries defeat, push to amend city ordinances to prohibit all prize fighting or public boxing within city limits. Mayor Alexander sponsors measure permitting amateur bouts in clubs with free entry to members and guests.
Prospective Indianapolis Auto and Aero club members plan a Park theater meeting to discuss expanding membership to 1,000 after a lecture by FE M Tillisch on rubber making and the tire industry. Earlier, 230 two man teams canvassing the city in autos halted work last Friday for the Speedsway July auto race.
San Antonio and Waco battled through four and a half hours for 23 innings ending in a 1 to 1 tie. Able of San Antonio fanned 17 over 23 innings and allowed 16 hits, while Loudell of Waco struck out 11 and yielded 15 hits in one of the longest south league games on record.
Chicago July 6 J Arthur Johnson retired heavyweight champion of the world and his mother Tina Johnson says he will quit fighting after defeating Jeffries. She quotes Arthur promising to train under legal requirement and retire with the title, ending his career after the Jeffries bout.
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