THE RUSH FOR RENO.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 859, 4 July 1910, Page 5

THE RUSH FOR RENO.

T(TSEE THE BIG FIGHT. OPINIONS OF EXPERTS AND OTHERS WHAT THE PRINCIPALS SAY BOTH CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. By Telegraph.—Press Association—Copyright. Reno, July 1. Mr. Diclccrson, Governor of Nevada, watched Jeffries and Johnson train. He says tho negro is tho superior boxer, but that Jeffries is the harder hitter. Fitzsimmons and Tommy Burns havo arrived. They favour Jeffries's chances. They believe the fight will last over twenty rounds. Burns says:—"lf Jeffries.is in con- | dition he can't lose. The negro is a clever boxer, but no fighter." Mr. M'lntosh, the well-known fightpromoter, picks Johnson to win. Charley--,White, of New York, has been chosen as substitute referee to Richard, the actual referee. George Harding will be the official timekeeper. All is ready for tho fight. Training Finished. Jeffries and Johnson finished their training on Thursday, and will rest till the fight. They have posed for moving pictures. Both men did light training, and then put in several rounds of fast boxing on Wednesday and Thursday. Jeffries is in excellent mood. He says: "I am ready for tho fight. I will rush for a knock-out as soon as possible. I am prepared to take plenty of punishment, but will give more, in order to finish quickly." Johnson is confident. His golden smile is omnipresent. In his boxing exhibitions his defence was- perfect. Ho blocked all attacks, and showed himself fast. Jeffries was slower, but surer, and gave a harder punch. Jeffries weighs from .220 to 2251b., and Johnson 2091b. Physicians examined both men, and found them in excellent condition. Visitors are rushing to Reno, and all the old fighters have arrived. Betting is light, with the odds on Jeffries, who is favourite. Some wagers' that Jeffries won't win insido fifteen rounds, and some bets that ho won't win inside nineteen rounds havo been taken. The fight starts at 1.30 p.m., San Francisco time. WEICHTS AND MEASUREME NTS. JOHNSON BEFORE THE KINEMATOGRAPH. A VAST GATHERING. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) (Rec. July 3, 5.5 p.m.) London, July 2. The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent states that Jeffries's measurements are as follow:—Chest, 4G inches normal, 51' inches expanded; IGJ inches biceps; 13J inches forearm. He is 20 per cent, superior to Johnson in streugth.

Reno, July 2. Dr. Porter, Jeffries's physician, after examining Johnson, remarked that ho was a magnificent example of an athlete, but physically he cannot compare with Jeffries. Johnson's heart and lungs aro weaker, and ho has also a long stretch of body unprotected by bona and muscle between the hip and the lowest ribs. Jeffries's waist development is such that when ho contracts his muscles it is impossible to insert a finger in his body. Furthermore, his ribs form a bony encasement protecting all the vital organs. Jeffries is in perfect physical condition inside and outside. Corbett is enthusiastic over Jeffries's splendid condition. Johnson is grateful for tho spiritual encouragement of tho negro pastors. Hundreds of Pullman cars havo been side-tracked at Eeno, and aro used as hotels, beds being unavailable.

What Johnson Says. Johnson yesterday boxed before a kincmatograph, the two opponents chiefly clinching and posing. Thero was a vast crowd of onlookers, consisting of miners, ranchmen, cowboys, cowgirls, and gaudily-dressed negresses. Johnson's wife, who is a white woman, was also present. Johnson has backed himself for another, .£•100, remarking:— "I will worry Jeffries for fifteen rounds, and then knock him out. But I would sooner be a dead man than let Jeffries boat me." "Dead Sure to Win." Jeffries's preparation has finished. He now spends his timo fishing and card playing. Ho says:— "I am dead sure to win." Johnson scales 2031b., and Jeffries is about 101b. heavier. If, ho proves the winner, Jeffries will receive over ,£30,000, and if' he loses .£20,000. If Johnson wins he will get ,£27,000 tr .£17,000 if ho loses.

WHEN WILL THE FIGHT BEGIN? NEW ZEALAND TIME. IBy TelecraDh-Presa Association.! Wanganui, July 3. According to Mr. J. T. Ward, director of tho local Astronomical Society, the fight between Johnson and Jeffries will commence at 8 a.m. according to New Zealand time.