The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

popular in adversely than he was
when at the head of his class. He al
ways has cordial greeting when he
bobs up IN the ring for presentation TO
the crowd at the fights held here. On
the last occasion the Neil-Hyland go,
three cheers were given in his honor.
The sports OF this city seem to recog-
nize that he is making conscientious
effort to regain his lead, and they
seem inclined to encourage him.
Though defeated in his affair with
frankie Neil. the ex-amateur, DICK
Hyland, has gained a hold on the good
graces of ring patrons in this neck or
the woods. Hyland boxed like an
old-timer, and 1t was nip and tuck
until Neil landed the 1ong-range swing
which sent his opponent to the. floor.
The appearance of the lads IN the
ring suggested that they should be
operating in different weight classes.
Hyland was foot-sore, pale and scrag-
gy looking, and while his trainers
trouble in making 122 pounds, the
fellows who sized him up from OUTSIDE
the ropes were of the opinion that
about three pounds more on his frame
would have put more life into his ac-
lions.
Dicks manager says now that he
will try to arrange a few matches for
his boy at 125 pounds. 1t is highly
probable that Hyland will be taken
to Denver. in the hopes of securing
a contest with Tommy Feltz or Harry
Forbes
If Nelson and Corbett do not box
this month, and Britt still holds aloof
from ring pursuits, the Harris Valley
club will have to do some tall hustling
to secure an attractive event 1t is
thought an attempt may be made to
arouse interest in heavyweight match
which would have Jack Johnson and
Marvin Hart for principals. 1t has
been Harris practice at recent boxing
shows to join the procession of visit
hTIiG6TS 4 fcyfc
who pass in and out of the ring and
remain just long enough to be intro
duced and toss off a few challenges
On such occasions Hart generally an
nounces through the official mega
phonist that he is prepared to box any
man in the world. Just as sure as he
does so duslSy-faced Jack Johnson will
hop up on the ring platform and pro-
claim the fact that he accepts mr..
Harris challenge"
This was the order of things at the
Neil-Hyland go the other night. and
it seems to be the prelude to further
declaration of the intention on the part
of Hart and johnson.
A few weeks ago Johnson spoke of
going to Australia. He built on max
ing a match with Peter Felix a strap
ping colOred fellow who has been one
of the leading heavies in that far
country for years. Unfortunately for
Johnson's plans Felix was knocked in
to cooked hat a month or two ago
by a husky novice named SQuireS.
Should johnson make the trip to
the Anupodes he may get on with
Squires. but he has no assurance that
the new man will not draw che color
line. There is a suspicion existing that
Squires is being coached along in the
hopes that he will develop into a
worthy opponent for Jeffries, and if
such is the case he may be advised to
side step Johnson and all dangerous
strangers for a while.
Some of the clubs have wired Bob
Fitzsimmons for the purpose of as
pertaining how far he is sincere in
wanting to fight somebody for the
worlds middleweight championship
No reply has been forthcoming, and
now the belief is spreading that Fitz-
simmons has about as much notion of
re-entering the ring as he has of or
ganizing an expedition to the North
Pole. The view taken of Fits fight
talk out this way is that he is simply
gingering up his show business.