Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1909 — JOHNSON DODGES LANGFORD [ARTICLE]

JOHNSON DODGES LANGFORD

Boston Negro Willing to Bet SIO,OOO ' He Can Beat Texan. New York, Nov. s.—Jack Johnson’s manager, George Little says he sees no reason why Johnson should fight Sam Langford inasmuch as thechauipion defeated the Boston slugger several years ago. It Is possible Little has never heard that Langford had Johnson all but out in that battle. Langford has decided to post SIO,OOO to meet Johnson's demand for a side bet and says he will fight Johnson anywhere.