In a shocking turn of events, the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Johnson and James Jeffries was halted by Governor Gillette of California on June 18, 1910. The prize fight, originally scheduled for July 4 in Sacramento, was deemed a felony under California law. Governor Gillette instructed Attorney General U.S. Webb to take immediate action to prevent the bout from taking place.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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