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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
3
Jeffries delivers astonishing pace as a runner against Sullivan in a high profile bout. Governor assures Richard and many women in Reno reserve seats at ringside, signaling confident public interest and safety measures.
Special to The New York Times details Jeffries camp activity in Reno including sprinting on the road, sparring with Johnson and others, Governor Dickerson's assurances, and betting talk. Nelson comments on odds while referees and arena plans draw attention ahead of the July showdown.
San Francisco observers note a lull in betting on the Jeffries Johnson bout with odds at 10 to 7 on the long end. Corbett plans to Reno to supervise wagering while hotels report minimal stakes and few bets over ten dollars as fight day approaches.
A fragment notes a wager or betting scene from last night showing $2,000 against $1,200 with John Son placed at the smaller stake, implying a simple late report of a gambling or betting matter.
The steam ship Wilhelmina arrived from Honolulu with notable Australian and New Zealand boxing figures to attend the July 4 Jeffries Johnson fight. Hugh McIntosh promoter, Tommy Burns ex champion, and Bill Lang heavyweight are among the arrivals.
General Manager Brooks announces that Western Union will not provide news bulletins by wire messenger or ticket for the Jeffries Johnson prizefight progress at Reno. He says only regular transmissions filed at Reno by press associations newspapers and individuals will be handled.
A bill introduced in the Georgia Senate seeks to ban prizefights and glove contests statewide. At present boxing events are held in Atlanta Savannah and Macon.
George and Edward Blum architects filed plans with the Board of Estimate for a skyscraper court house on the Duane Street site. They estimate the building cost around 10 million dollars with foundations not exceeding 2 million using caisson methods. The proposal likely goes to the Mayor's Court House Commission, which favors Cityall Park site with slight extra ground taken.
Patrolman John W. Mann was reinstated by Police Commissioner Baker after a technical error in the prior dismissal process. The reinstatement order followed by a later dismissal order raises questions about legality, with Mann to be officially removed after minutes were read.
Police Commissioner Baker suspends Patrolman Bartholomew Paolucci of the Sixth Precinct and orders him to stand trial on attempted bribery charges tied to the arrest of Vincent Guerrie of 79 Mulberry Street. Mayor Gaynor provides an affidavit from Chief Driscoll alleging bribery attempts to drop the case, with the matter referred to the District Attorney.
The notice urges readers to arrange delivery of The New York Times through a local newsdealer for daily and Sunday editions. It provides contact instructions via telephone to the Circulation Department at 1000 Bryant Avenue.
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