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WAY F08JB1B FIGHTGladdens Hearts of Coast Fans,Promising Not to InterfereWith Promoters. ARTICLES COMPLY WITH LAWCall for Sparring Match—Rick ard Expresses Delight When Informed of Decision.twelve miles on the road to keep up with the procession. Basehall and gymnasium work followed the run, but the champion did not extend, himself and seemed mere* ly bent on keeping* busy during the day.Jack Johnson vavled the monotony of: training today by appearing in one of the I Superior Cotirts to answer to a suit brought by Sam Fitzpatrick, his former manager, for' a, balance of $1S7.50 said to be duo .him, for services.- Johnson received a knockout blow at the hands or the court* which awarded Fitzpatrick a Judgment for ?118 and costs.Court Rebukes Johnson.Johnson was accompanied by Manager Little and Barney Furey, one of his staff of trainers. The lighter explained ho had never agreed to pay Fitzpatrick tho sum claimed for acting as manager, of the training Quarters while he was getting ready for his light with Ketohcl. Johnson appealed to the Bible to witness the truth of his statement, and- called -forth a rebuke from the court.When the decision was given against him he only smiled'and said: If Fitzpatrick had asked me for the money ho could have*had it at any time.’1 --It was announced today the scheduled boxing Saturday afternoon at the training quarters would not take place, as Johnson Intended to rest, up and do somo extra work on Sunday.SAN FRANCISCO, CaL, May 20.—{Sub Bulletin)—The attitude of the law. officers of this city toward the Jeffries-Johnson fight was definitely settled this afternoon by District Attorney Flckert, who declared there was no legal grounds for interference,“If the contestants comply with -‘the provisions of the code and the ordinance/' he sald,.4,it is not within my power, the power of the police department or the sheriff to prohibit the fight. I have read the articles of agreement between Jeffries and Johnson and they are in all respects within' the statutes. .“It Is impossible for me to predetermine whether there will be i violation of the statute or not,. If, during the fight, the principals or their representatives violate the law they will be* punished. As has been stated by the courts, both in this country, and In England, it is a question for a jury to determine whether such a contest is a sparring match or a prize fight. • • • ’Remedy Is Offered*.. If a majority of the people .of the state of California are against nrotessional sparring exhibitions .the remedy lies with 'tna '•Legislature. : ‘While in consultation with • Chief or Police Martin on. the policing of the. big fight Tex Rickard was informed of the decision'of the district attorney. He expressed himself as delighted and said the promoters would begin detailed preparation for the contest immediately.The decision of the district attorney was given in reply to a request of the church federation'that he take steps to prevent the fight.'. 'In -preparation for -hal'd work- with the . gloves'. tomorrow,' Jack Johnson eased. UP In his training today..« He • did his• usual
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Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Sat, May 21, 1910
Page 20
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