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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
9
Sullivan plans to leave Frisco prompting surprise among bettors. bookmakers offered even money rather than the 10 to 6 odds in favor of Jeffries, reflecting shifted expectations.
Special to The New York Times reports San Francisco preparing to lose the Jeffries Johnson fight as Reno absorbs the dispute. Hotel and business losses top 2,000,000 dollars with betting odds shifting from 10 to 7 to 10 to 6 favoring Jeffries.
Officials note wash suits for boys are the season’s standout item with growing sales of wash Russian and sailor suits though stock remains ample. Sailor and Russian wash items range 1.75 to 5.50. Strong on men’s flannel trousers in white and striped patterns. Office coats offered from plain black alpaca to hairline silks, 4 to 8. Located at Three Broadway Stores Warren St, 34th St.
John I Sullivan reports on betting odds shifting to ten to seven, Reno preparations, and high hopes for Richard and Gleason. He praises Jeffries discipline and temperament, noting fans expect a large crowd and Jeffries’ dramatic physical recovery after years of easy living.
In San Francisco ahead of the July 4 bout Jeffries remains favorite with bettors while Jack Johnson draws large local sympathy. The article notes Johnsons casual training and social ease, Jeffries camp acclimating in Reno, and Tex Rickards plans as promoters face legal and financial hurdles surrounding arena construction.
James J Jeffries is installed at Moana Springs three miles south of Reno with crowding noted as work on the arena begins Promoter Rickard expects no state interference While Sid Hester plans a separate July 4 arena for Langford and Ketchel Jeffries and his team prepare for the fight camp and boxing platform setup in the mountainside locale
Johnson refuses arrest for speeding as mounted officers batter down his hotel room door. He surrenders after being detained with Big Hart, posted 350 cash bail, and is set for a police court hearing tomorrow morning before heading to Reno.
In Prescott Arizona Joe Gans veteran lightweight dismissed reports of his death after a Baltimore dispatch claimed he was dying. He said he is improving and feeling better since arriving in Arizona to fight tuberculosis.
Bakersfield report says a letter from Gov Gillett to District Attorney Laird led to cancelation of the Marvic ONeill 20 round bout set for Thursday night.
At the Twin City meet in St Paul three world records were broken. Barnes Oldfield set new marks in the one mile and two mile events driving a 200 horsepower Benz, with the two mile time 1 40. Ekerscher set a new three mile record in a 100 horsepower Derracs, crossing in 2 361 5. Curtiss Mars and Willard postponed altitude speed and endurance aeroplane trials due to poor air, but staged several exhibition flights.
Glidden tourers reached Lawton after a 207 mile Dallas run setting a best daily distance. Fourteen cars remain. Bolger No. 6 Chalmers has the only clean score. Several cars fined for water, parts replacements, and off course penalties as sand and heat slowed the field. George Watson's Chalmers No. 5 withdrawn from competition.
Arrangements made for a three days run and climb in the Catskill Mountains on July 16 17 and 18 The Contest Board of the A A A asked to issue a sanction for the event The run leaves New York on Saturday July 16 tours the mountains Sunday and the climb occurs Monday morning on Cove Mountain described as the hardest in the country except Mount Washington
The first team defeats the fourth squadron in the Inter-regimental cup final by half a goal at Van Cortlandt Park. Fourth team, mounted on ponies, faced a ten-goal handicap and narrowly lost despite a late penalty and a strong seven period effort.
In a Ray Ridge clash All New York seeks victory over University of Pennsylvania but loses by 52 runs. Bonnar of Crescent Athletic Club delivers a remarkable five wickets in six balls including four in a row, reversing the match’s tone.
Poughkeepsie June 22 Syracuse Pennsylvania and Columbia agreed to enter one four while Cornell adds two. The Columbia shell lineup includes Kinney Mahon Alexander and Pierrepont. A quad race incident caused a crab and snapped oar, nearly swamping the boat.
In smooth water with a slight tide Harvard Varsity four wins by a half length in 12 1/3 minutes after leading early on the first mile. The second four led at mile one, while the varsity eight was towed to three miles and paddled back. Yale practice in heat was light with all crews rowing downstream and back at slow strokes.
Tommy Ginty, rising local boxer, outboxed George Steckey through six rounds at Sharkey Athletic Club. Ginty controlled the ring with strong body blows and rights and lefts, delivering the bout’s only knockdown in the third. Steckey fought back late but the pace kept him on the defensive until the bell.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club hosts the National women's championship as Louise Hammond of New York and Edna Wildey of Plainfield reach the singles semi finals. Browning of New York defeats Dorothy Green of Philadelphia in a tight match. Wildey beats Lois Moyes of Toronto, while Notchkiss and Rotch win in doubles. Mixed doubles progress includes Green with Rogers and Moyes with Thayer advancing.
In the metropolitan lawn tennis championship fourth round at West Side Tennis Club Touchard beat Frederick B. Alexander 2-6 12-10 6-2 after fending off late rally threats with sharp half volleys. Larned also advanced to the fifth round by defeating Leonard 6-4 6-2.
National lawn tennis singles champion of 1996 and several times a player on the American international team is ill with typhoid fever. Fifth Round results show C R Gardner defeating G M Church 6 2 6 0 and various doubles pairings with several defaults noted among participants. Second Round features W Grant and T R Pell defeating J M pienneuiece and G P Parkes 6 1 7 5.
The Knickerbocker Field Club issues its prospectus for the annual open tennis tournament starting June 27. Players from the metropolitan district are expected to enter singles and doubles. The club plans enhanced festivities and house privileges for contestants and friends. Entries to H. S. Roberts at 8 Tennis Court, Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Nathaniel W. Niles, intercollegiate champion, defeats longtime holder R. C. Seaver in straight sets 6-3 6-0 6-3 at Long Cricket Club courts. Niles battled through a strong field in the last ten days to claim the state crown as Seaver faced difficult returns from Wailes.
Beals G Q Wright of Boston defeated F G Lowe in the third round to win in three straight sets in the all England championship. The match took place in Wimbledon England on June 22.
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