Johnson-Jeffries Dateline Reno
Reno Gazette-Journal
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of “The Prize Fight of the Century”, RGJ reporters Ray Hagar and Guy Clifton have compiled a recountance of the event through profiles of the key figures; stories, photos and illustrations from Reno’s two daily newspapers, the Reno Evening Gazette and the Nevada State Journal; and interviews with boxing and Nevada historians. The title fight between Jack Johnson and James Jeffries marked one of the most significant events in Nevada’s history, and in the history of race relations in the United States.
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Breaking with boxing tradition, champion Jack Johnson was introduced first by announcer Billy Jordan. Traditionally, the challenger is introduced first.
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During training, Johnson knocked a punching bag loose and it hit San Francisco Sports editor Benny Benjamin in the face.
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Rick's Resort, on the Verdi Road west of Reno, is where Johnson and his entourage set up training camp.
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On June 29, 1910, the Reno Evening Gazette touted that Jeffries would hold a rare public training session.
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By July 3 1910, even Buel’s trademark prospector’s burro seemed to have had enough of the excitement leading up to the big fight.