THE COMING FIGHT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 66, 27 June 1910, Page 5

THE COMING FIGHT.

JEFFRIES v. JOHNSON. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Vancouver, June 24. All those connected with the coming prize-fight have deserted San Francisco for Reno. Jeffries arrived there on Wednesday, and began gymnasium work immediately, unmindful of the high altitude, but his breathing was not affected, and he showed no sign of being tired after hours of vigorous training. Visiting experts were surprised, and believe he is quite ready to fight now. Some say there will be a long battle; others expect a quick ending, J. L. Sullivan is snubbed in Jeffries' camp. Corbett said he was not welcome, and Jeffries would not shake hands with him'. The reason is that Sullivan is accused of sneering at both combatants. Their friends are unable to patch up the quarrel. Johnson reached Reno on Friday. He has done ilittle work for the last three days, on account of transferring his camp from San Francisco. He says that much work is not necessary, as he is in good condition. Johnson has settled his financial difficulties with his former man-ager,-Little, by paying? him £15.000. He has sold his share of the proceeds from the cinematograph pictures f0r.£50,000, and Jeffries has done the same. Rieka'rd, the promoter, has sold his share for £21,000. The Governor of Nevada is expected at Reno on Tuesday to confer with the promoters. There is not considered to be any danger of interference. NO 'INTERFERENCE PROMISED. Received June 26, 5.15 p.m. New York, June 25. Mr. Dickenson, Governor of Nevada, has informed Riekard, the promoter, that he will not interfere in the John-son-Jeffries fight to be held at Reno. GLOVE CONTEST. Received June 26, 5.15 p.m. New York, June. 25. Abe defeated Owen Moran in ten rounds at Los Angelos. The police did not interfere.