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Show GANS AND NELSON BOOKED FOR ELY RENO, Nev., March 9. Articles have been signed for a fight between Joe Cans and Battling Nelson, to take place In Ely. July 4, for a $30,000 purse, 75 per cent to go to the winner, and the balance to the loser. Tex Rlckard engineered the deal, and has deposited $10,000 as good faith in Cook's bank at Goldfleld. .Special rates have been secured from the railroads, and an Immense attendance Is- expected. A rate of $5 has been secured from -Salt Lake City to Ely, and similar low rates will go into effect from other points. Ely citizens are working hard to make the fight a success, and look upon the event as booming the town. |