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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1910
Page
12
The piece portrays a heated tension before a long, hard fight between Jeffries and Johnson. It notes fears of racial violence, police readiness, and betting fervor as fans back their favorites. Johnson projects calm confidence while Jeffries faces rising pressure from critics and backers.
Chicago July 2 headlined that Hertause Arthur Miller claimed to know the exact blow Jeffries would use to defeat Johnson. Miller, 25, traveling from Gary to Chicago for Reno, was injured in a train melee when glass cut his throat. hospitalized after Indiana Harbor. Reno arrivals bring Western stars and scarce hotel space as eastern trains reach the area. Jeffries remains favorite in Frisco with some wagers predicting an eighteen round result despite mixed betting.
Reno July 2 report notes Jeff and Jack Johnson will avoid new work before Monday’s bout. Gotch tests Jeff’s strength and expects Jeff to win. Johnson says he feels great and not anxious for the fight, while local coverage details crowds, travel, and food plans ahead of fight day with anticipation and hands-on exchanges.
Tommy Burns signed preliminary articles for a match with Jack Johnson to be held in London by Hugh McIntosh. Each fighter will post 410,000 in New York this month. The two met amicably after Burns visited the Johnson camp. Burns advised the best man should win despite his bets.
New York bettors pull back on the Jeffries Johnson contest with sparse wagering. Fred Brooks notes little betting activity after prior championship fights. The largest local bet is 2500 to 1400 on Jeffries, plus a 2000 to 1 odds bet, and a 500 wager Johnson won’t last ten rounds.
The Washington Post will relay Jeffries versus Johnson rounds via megaphone from the building at The Post. E Lawrence Phillips will announce at American League park as ringside wires send near instant blow-by-blow updates. The bout is expected to start about 5 p.m. Washington time.
Reno July 2 James J. Jeffries reports shaking hands with crowds has exhausted his right wrist. He notes meeting many sports celebrities, praises Frank Gotch, expects to fight Jack Johnson next Monday, and remains confident he can win.
Abe Attell world featherweight champion agreed to meet Fred Welsh British lightweight in England at 183 pounds with a side bet of £20. George McDonald, London promoter, said date to be set and transport arranged. match likely in London or Cardiff depending on purse. McDonald to travel after Jeffries Johnson fight to finalize arrangements.
A fragmented notice records travel links across cities including Los Angeles Colma Cal San Francisco and Philadelphia. The sparse OCR shows scattered city names without clear events or dates.
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