The San Francisco call., 1905-06-02
SHAUCHNESSY
DECLINES JOB
Hands in His Resignation
After Hearing of Comment
Handed Out on the Line
MIXUP PUZZLES FANS
COrbett and HanlOn. Finish
Their Training and Await
the Clang of the Gong

Owing TO a general wave OF dissat-
isfaction on all sides, Mark Shaugh-
messy resigned as referee OF the Corbett-
Hanion fight yesterday. and after a
lengthy conference Ned Homan was
selected to do the honors. Shaughnessy
was very much hurt when a report was
spread broadcast that he was not the
right man. and he acted IN a sports
manTike manner by passing up the job
without delay
When Shaughnessy resigned Man
Rgers Dan Hanion and George Weeden,
representing the boxers. were in the air
as TO whom they should select They
met Alex Greggains Of the promoting
club and had long talk on the sub
3ect- They could. not agree for some
time, so when the name OF Homan was
mentioned IL seemed to sOothe the feel
1ngs OF both and they quickly agreed
on him.
Honan could not be located oIhand.
but when Alex Greggains finally got a
line on him he consented to act with
out making any. excuses. Both man
ayers seemed satisfied with the man
named and both said they were sorry
the trouble. over Shaughnessy arose, as
the latter seemed to be quite the proper
person.
Shaughnessy is placed in an awk-
ward position No charges are made
efficient referee. He did not seek the
Job, but had it thrust upon him. He
saw no reason why he should not act,
ard accordingly took UP the burden in
good faith.
All went well till q story was circu-
lated that Hanlon did not want Shaugh-
messy and only took him to avoid trou-
ble. The wise ones. at once began to
talk. When Shaughnessy heard what
was in the air he Immediately hunted
up Greggains and handed in his resig-
nation All parties concerned then
seemed IN a sympathetic mood and
1auded. Shaughnessy 10 the skies.
Shaughnessy wrote letter to Alex
Greggains explaining that he did not
try to cut in on the job. but took il
only after the rival boxers selected him
after being unable to agree upon any
one else. He thanked Corbett and Han
Ion for naming him judge OF the con-
test and regretted the affair came to
pass as il did.
Corbett put the finishing touches on
his training yesterday afternoon at the
Ocean Beach. He took two good spins
on the road and devoted some time to
shadow boxing. and gymnasium work
He went TO bed last night weighing 13O
pounds, so the. fears Of his admirers
were allayed, as they are sure the
Denverite Will be 1T tonight. He con-.
NiuuSO du Q 70 ~ CnOlce throughout
the day in what little wagering was
done on the outcome OF the fight
Hanlon was practically at weight last
night, and to-day he will do nothing
but take a short walk and probably a
drive In the afternoon. He engaged in
light gymnasium work yesterday morn
ing and in the afternoon drove about
Alameda In a buggy. He will come
across the bay this afternoon and will
spend most Of his time before going
TO the ringside at his home.
@ Billy Jordan, the veteran master of
ceremonies. stated last night that Jim
Seffries. the man who retired on his
laurels,. will be introduced tonight just
before Hanlon and Corbett hook up at
Woodward's Pavilion Billy will pre-
sent Jef. as the greatest fighter the
world has ever produced and the man
who quit the game without a single de-
feat being rendered against him The
big Yellow is sure to get a great recep-
ton.