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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
10
Jeffries denies calling the Sullivan bout a fake and says he was misquoted in a reply to Corbett’s charge of knocking in the fight. The boxer declines to meet Sullivan further, defending the integrity of the bout amid controversy.
Special dispatch from Reno details a confrontation at Jeffries camp with Jim Corbett over remarks attributed to me about the coming bout. I express regret, defend my intentions, and note Calvin Jeffries’s training setup near Reno as Johnson prepares in nearby camps.
John L. Sullivan expresses doubt but believes the entire bout will be completed at least a day before the scheduled fight date, signaling cautious optimism about event timing.
John L Sullivan stood dignified amid Reno fuss over a run in with Corbett at Jeffries camp. Corbett claimed disparaging remarks about Johnson’s potential victory, which Sullivan denied. Jeffries trained lightly as the scene drew crowds and Johnson planned to arrive tomorrow. Ketchel fight was cancelled after forfeits and conditioning doubts.
San Francisco June 23 Jack Johnson left Ocean Beach after a fifteen minute talk with Dan Jackson the Chicago undertaker who is a friend not here on business Johnson dodged a police court appearance for fast driving letting the case default and a 30 addition to his public fund He closed old scores with George Little and paid 16500 for past services as Johnsons manager The Johnson party headed to Reno included Rawhide Kelly George Cotton Harry Sutton and others.
On June 23 in Poughkeepsie New York the Hudson heat kept crews indoors with Cornell seen as favorite as Varsity and freshman boats prepared. Betting favored Cornell 2 to 1 for the eight and freshman, with Columbia and Wisconsin also attracting wagers as Pennsylvania and Syracuse faced adjustments due to entries and equipment issues.
In Conn and Gales Ferry on June 22 Harvard crews celebrated a Cambridge baseball victory over Yale with bonfires and fireworks. Yale figures visited Harvard quarters to hear the game results and both varsity and freshman boats practiced in hot conditions along the Thames and near the navy yard.
Emperor William arrived at Kiel on the Hohenzollern to witness the annual yachting regatta. American Ambassador Hill and family are expected tomorrow with a launch arranged for viewing the races.
Polo events unfold at the Rockaway Hunt Club from July 2 to 16 with four cups in play. Cedarhurst Challenge Cup is the main event for teams of four regardless of handicap, the trophy becoming permanent after three victories. Meadowbrook and Rockaway teams have recently claimed honors. Independence Cups allow handicapped teams of four. Rockaway Hunt Club Cups follow existing handicap rules. Blizzard Cups target teams with total handicap up to sixteen goals.
Owners of yachts in the fifth annual race from Greenwich to New London prompted a date shift from Tuesday June 28 to Wednesday June 29. The start is set for 8 o clock from off Great Captains Island Light.
At a special meeting of the Olympic Club on West 125th Street last night the board reduced dues to 50 cents starting Monday night. The change coincides with the Dixie Kid versus Fitzgerald of Philadelphia ten‑round star bout, while the club will continue to offer high class attractions.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City carded 79 and 75 for 154 to lead the first sixteen at the Apawamis Club, Rye. Jerome Travers, Montclair, opened strong with 74 but faltered to 156, finishing second as many amateurs posted high scores in brisk conditions.
Sewickley Keights Horse Show begins in Pittsburg with over 850 horses across 58 classes. George Watson of New York wins two blue ribbons and a red in tandem and four-in-hand events, while Henry R. Reas of Mexico takes blue in a close combination. Mrs. James I. McKay earns blue in green and unqualified hunter class with Jack Frost. Margaret Gibbs Weyher rides Jack O Day's horses earning two red and one blue ribbons. Belle Beach Rain, slated to ride Reas’s saddle horses, is ill and replaced by Miss Ellen Rasmussen of Chicago.
Oklahoma City June 23 The Glidden tour schedule slowed two mph from Lawton to Oklahoma City to ease difficult roads. The 145 mile stretch proved a solid test for cars and crews with Chalmers No 5 achieving a perfect score. Four cars dropped points for repairs and penalties while Halliday and Great Western press cars are expected tonight.
The Garage Owners Association of New York held its first annual dinner at Reifsenweber’s on Fifty-eighth Street and Eighth Avenue. Sixty five members and guests attended as speeches urged formation of a national body and a uniform rate for storage oils and accessories to elevate the garage business. Speakers included J Crawford Bartlett C R Zacharias G E Shaw and others.
The yearling sale at Sheepshead Bay concluded with solid demand and prices. Top bid came from J. W. May for the brown colt by Broomstick Virginia Moore at 2400 dollars, with several other sales at 1000 dollars or more including Hildreth's 2000 dollar Ethelbert Rose Lady, May's 1150 and 1200 dollar consignments, and multiple six figure figures in the crowd.
The three-cushion carrom billiards showdown pits George Moore, Greater New York’s former three cushion champion and Doyle Cup winner, against James Blair at McGraw's Billiard Room tonight. The match starts at 8 o'clock with Moore in fine form and Blair described as playing well.
King James ridden by Shilling won the Sheepshead Bay Handicap at Coney Island over Maskette driven by Powers. The race featured rough riding with Maskette impeded by Dugan on Sir John Johnson and several protests, all denied by stewards. Other races included Waterway’s easy steeplechase victory and King James’s triumph amid action at Belmont mappings.
St. Louis jockey Barney Schreiber announced a sale of Woodlands Stock Farm in St. Louis County due to a national racing slump. He plans to export top thoroughbreds to France and ship the rest to Buenos Ayres after September 1. Schreiber aims to establish a racing operation overseas rather than retire.
The Seg hill Juvenile Selling Plate for two year olds only ran five furlongs at Newcastle today with Myrica Lace and A Fly among the notable entries as F Whitney rode.
New York players from the West Side Club claimed singles titles in the women's national championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Louise Hammond beat Edith Rotch while Browning defeated Edna Wildey. In mixed doubles Hotchkiss and J R ter Jr won over Lois Moyes and D Thayer. Wildey and H M Tilden beat Rotch and Wallace Johnson in a long three set match.
In the Metropolitan Championship trials at West Side Tennis Club Pell upset Long Island champion Cragin 6-3 6-0 to reach the semifinal, with Larned Gardner Touchard and Pell among top seeds. Hackett and Alexander won the doubles clash 6-1 6-? as Washburn's teen son shone. Mixed doubles at Amackassin Club went to Mrs Weaver and Bundy 6-4 6-?
Danny Goodman and Fighting Joe Hyland met in the star Longacre Athletic Association bout last night, fighting six rounds instead of ten due to small attendance. The match was tame with constant hugging and wrestling, ending in a perceived draw after eighteen minutes of action.
Kia McCoy and Battling Johnson of Philadelphia will present the progress of the Jeffries Johnson fight at Madison Square Garden on July 4. The program includes moving pictures of both fighters in training from California and full returns of every move from Reno relayed by wire to the Garden.
Vendors tout light fabrics and bold coat styles for hot weather. From batistes to linen crash, silk homespuns and mohair options, shoppers can find stand-by blacks, striped brillliantine, tan ongee silk, and hairline striped silks. Prices range from $4 to $8.
A new gift pairing features a silk scarf and a pair of socks sold together in a boxed set. Both items come in various colors and share the emart accor deon rib design.
Rocers Peer & Company offers hot weather wear for men and boys. Three Broadway stores serve customers at Warren Street, 43rd Street, and 34th Street locations.
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