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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1910
Page
3
In Reno July's aftermath the bout between Johnson and Jeffries is hailed as a dramatic sport tragedy. Johnson's calm, strategic infighting and gracious sportsmanship contrasted with public tension and racial overtones as he triumphed, overcoming odds and crowd hostility to secure a historic victory.
Reno after the fight is described as a deserted city with bars and streets empty. The defeat of the fighter Jeffries causes an exodus of visitors while trains depart, leaving Reno quiet and mournful though expecting another big event. Local readers witness the unusual post-fight quiet and lingering tension.
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In Reno July 5 1909 James J Jeffries admits youth’s wrap is gone and the old speed faded as he contends the public may now leave him alone after being called “the hope of the white race.” He laments shrinking dash and blames himself for a life on the alfaifa farm amid a game fight by his opponent.
Frank Smith kills a giant cougar during the winter Olympics event. The Beattie Sporting store showcases a broad range of fishing tackle, ammunition, dog collars, khaki clothing and athletic rubber goods at attractive prices. The ad invites inspection of the exhibits, reiterating this is an exhibition not a sale.
A muddled box score shows Washington batteries Collina and Kiernon facing Carrigan Gray and Breek endert in an afternoon game. Players Smith Cheotte Kirtinen Walker Reisting Street are listed among fourteen in ning with unclear outcomes.
An afternoon National League game featured Battery pairs Scanion with Knetzer and Hergen, and Wiltee with Meyers and Wilson. R and HH figures appear as infield notes. Brook and Newtoe are referenced in the roaming play.
Reno reports a deep post-fight mood after James J. Jeffries loses to Johnson. Mrs Jeffries tends to her bruised husband while trainers Cornell and Hurts cry and prepare for departure. Johnson parties travel on as Jeffries contemplates retirement and a world tour is canceled.
In a hard fought round by round battle Johnson and Jeffries exchange hard lefts and right uppercuts. Blood flows from Johnson’s mouth and eye as both men press the action with clinches feints and tight defense. The round ends with Johnson slightly ahead and both men showing signs of wear.
The Vancouver Beavers routed Seattle twice, winning the morning game easily and then again in the afternoon behind Lefty Miller's nine innings and Zackert's steady pitching. Seattle altered infield and hurlers, but Vancouver maintained control, signaling three games in Vancouver then Seattle later in the week.
Spokane and Tacoma split a two game series with both teams winning on their home floors. Batteries credited: Hall and Bonner for Spokane in the first game and Butler and Byrnes in the second.
Reno officials disclosed a substantial loss tied to a major wager pool with national interest. The Letting Commissioner noted about 256000 dollars at Reno alone affecting the outcome, as several bettors involved with trusted men to influence results.
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