Referee Pick Settled For Jeffries Johnson Fight
In Reno speculative talk ends as Charley White is chosen as second referee replacing Judge Nelson after a deadlock. Gov Dickerson visits Jeffries Johnson camp as fans pack Moana Springs for a rout of training and wagering builds toward the Fourth of July bout. Johnson conducts road work while Jeffries questions odds and both camps finalize ring size and padding.
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Jeffries Hosts Governor at Reno Boxing Camp Day
Governor Dickerson attended Jeffries camp in Reno on June 29 with Sam Berger and Mayor Britt. A crowd of about 2000 watched Jeffries in silk trunks, boxing rounds with Joe Choynski, his brother Jack, and Sam Berger while cameras clicked from all angles. The Governor observed practice and joked with Jeffries about wearing gloves on show day.
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Brisk Betting in Chicago on Jeffries Johnson Fight
Chicago crowds flood sportsbooks as bookmakers quote a $10,000 offer that Johnson will not last seven rounds in the Jeffries Johnson bout. The betting surge follows the June 29 report from the city.
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Jeffries Johnson Fight Betting Heats Up in Reno
Bookmakers in San Francisco quote Jeffries a 10 to 7 favorite as wagers run high for the Reno bout. A New Yorker put 6000 on Jeffries at 3 to 5 while another bettor lays 18000 at 8 to 5 with Jeffries favored. Louis Houseman offers 10000 at 1 to 10 that Johnson fails to answer Time in the seventh round.
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Burns and Fitzsimmons Predict Jeffries Victory
Burns arrives from Australia and expects Jeffries to knock out Johnson in Reno. He warns Johnson will quit after stiff punches to the stomach and notes Johnson’s rib damage from a prior fight. Bob Fitzsimmons, from Victoria, predicts Jeffries wins in a twenty round battle, stating Johnson lacks power and won’t endure Jeffries’ strength if in form.
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Defends Nevadas Course In Fight Controversy
Reno dispatch cites Reese River Reveille arguing Nevadan sentiment favors Johnson vs Jeffries under fair rules. It criticizes urban moral protests as hypocritical and warns against shutting down boxing while major eastern cities host weekly fights.
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Mrs Belmont and Miss Milholland sail to observe suffrage work
Mrs. O H P Belmont and Miss Inez Milholland sailed aboard the Cunard liner Lusitania to observe suffragist activities abroad. Belmont plans a quiet departure after a strenuous campaign and expects to return in the Fall with renewed energy for the movement. Milholland will set up headquarters in London and anticipates no trouble with authorities.
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