THE BATTLE AT RENO.

Evening Post, Volume LXXX, Issue 3, 4 July 1910, Page 7

THE BATTLE AT RENO.

JEFFRIES AND JOHNSON. PREPARING PLANS. BIG PURSE HANDED TO THE STAKEHOLDER. By Telegraph.— Press Association.— Copy right.(Received July 4, 9.15 a.m.) RENO, 3rd -July. Jeffries had a lengthy conference with ,Abe Attell, who seconded Jack O'Brien against Johnson. Attell suggested methods for defeating Johnson. A one hundred and one thousand dollar purse has been handed to Tim Sullivan, the stakeholder. TWO THOUSAND WOMEN BUYING SEATSJEFFRIES ON THE MASSAGE TABLE. NEGROES AWAIT WITH INTEREST RESULT OF FTGHT. (Received July 4, 11 a.m.) RENO, 3rd July. The fight promoters .announce that, 2000 women are buying seats. Children under ten years of age will not be admitted; those between ten and fifteen will only be admitted if accompanied by their guardians. Jeffries's masseur states that Jeffries spends two hours and a half daily on the massage table. He is the first pugilist to train to loosen instead of to harden the muscles. The result of the fight is being awaited with interest by twelve million negroes. The Mayor Of Birmingham, Alabama, nas notified the theatres that if bulle-\ tins regarding the fight are to be read, whites and blacks must not be admitted to tho same theatre. JEFFRIES STILL FAVOURITE. JOHNSON'S PROMISE. (Received July 4, 1.30 p.m.) RENO, 3rd July. The betting is still in favour of Jeffries. The Reno correspondent of the New York World announces that Johnson has promised to deposit a forfeit in New York for a fight with Burns in Australia, America, or London. JEFFRIES'S MEASUREMENTS. PERFECT PHYSICAL CONDITION. CORBETT ENTHUSIASTIC. LONDON, 2nd July. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent states that Jeffries's measurements are as follow ; — Chest, 46 inches normal, 51 inches expanded ; 16£ inches biceps ; 13£ inches forearm. He is 20 per cent, superior to Johnson in strength. RENO, 2nd July. Dr. Porter, Jeffries's physician, after examining Johnson, remarked that he, was a magnificent example of an atJilete, but physically be cannot compare with Jeffries. Johnson's heart and lungs are weaker, and he has also a long stretch of body unprotected by bone and muscle between the hip and tho lowest ribs. Jeffries's waist development iB such that when he contracts his muscles it is impossible to insert -a linger in his body. Furthermore, his ribs form a bony encasement protecting ail the vital organs. Jeffries is in perfect physical' condition inside and outside. Corbett is enthusiastic over Jeffries's splendid condition. Johnson is grateful for the spiritual encouragement of the- negro pastors. Hundred's of Pullman cars have been side-tracked at Reno, and are used as hotels, beds • being unavailable. WHAT THE FIGHTERS SAY. Johnson yesterday bbxedvbefore a kinematograph, the two opponents chiefly clinching and posing. There 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 £400, remarking: — "I will worry Jeffries for fifteen rounds, and then knock* him out. But I would sooner be a dead man than let Jeffries beat me." Jeffries's preparation has finished. He now spends his time fishing and cardplaying. He Bays : — "I am dead sure to win." Johnson scales 2091b, and Jeffries is about 161b heavier. If he proves the winner, Jeffries will receive over £30,000, and if ho loses £20,000. If Johnson wins he will get £27,000, or £17,000 if he loses. WHEN THE FIGHT WILL COMMENCE. [BT TELEGBAPII — PRESS ASSOCIATION.! WANGANUI, 3rd July. According to Mr. J. T. Ward, director of the local Astronomical Society, the fight between Johnson and Jeffries will commence at 8 a.m. according to New Zealand time.