Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-28

bumps raised by the punches of my
enraged opponents. Still my head is
what 1 will rely upon in my battle for
| individual supremacy tomorrow night
IF 1 should fail then I lie between
| Scylla and the Charybdis, or to use
vulgarism, between the devil and the
deep sea. 1 shall no longer be worthy
of notice in the heavyweight class and
l presume l shall have some difficulty
to find an opponent among the middle
weights
Not the least striking features of
tonight's affair will be the array of
seconds attending each man.
In Burns corner will be Frank Nc
Donald, his trainer; Abe Attell, feather
weight champion of the world, and
Professor Lewis of the Lewis school
of physical culture.
Each of three seconds is an adept
at the art, and especially in view OF
the fact that they realize Burns fail
ings 'and strength to perfection. Nc
Donald-"Mollie" as he is known ranks
probably as'the greatest trainer in the
pugilistic world today. His recent pill
oting of Joe Cans to victory added
greatly to his fame, though Frank has
conditioned many a top notcher for
ring affairs.
Abe Attells craft is known to the
world and the little Yiddisher is quick
to realize the weakness of an op-
ponent. He sincerely believes that
Burns is TO win this evening and has
good sized bet down on Tommy's
chances.
Professor Lewis Is an old timer at
the game and has worked with Burns
since Tommy trained in Los Angeles.
OBrien has selected Jack Twin"
Sullivan as his chief second, though
the Quaker is prone to follow his own
| methods once he enters the ring
Twin" however, is one of the "owls"
and having fought Burns as we'll as
| O'Brien, possesses a keen insight as
to Tommy's style. Irwin" is receiving
congratulations other things
nowadays because of the lovely toupee
which decorates his some time bald
head. Twin" has not decided wheth-
er he will make his official hair debut
this evening. Listen to the gallery If
Jack carries his wig.
Both O'Brien and Burns completed
their training yesterday with antics
for the moving pictures.
Burns occupied a box at the Mason
theater last night with Frank Nc
Donald. Between acts the heavy
weight became the cynosure of all eyes
with his handsome face and powerful
shoulders.
"I expect to win and win by the
Knockout route" said Thomas.
Eyes, O'Brien may have It on me
for several rounds, and / won't say he
may not make me look foolish. That
is what everybody says. But if 1 am
there at the end of ten rounds count
on me to win. / have been after this
fellow for months and months and now
that 1 have him, certainly won't get
away without knowing that he has
been introduced"
Dopesters Guessing
, Whatever the outcome of this even,
ing's battle there will be many a 81
told you so" going the rounds tomor,
row morning. Should Burns win, thu
short enders will explain to perfee
ton why they placed their faith II
Tommy. In the event of O'Brien',
, making Burns appear as an ape tn,
favorite hackers will talk patronizing
ly Of their wizard insight and slid,
, the six" money away as though /
were i'll gotten goods
! That O'Brien is marYelously cleve
and possesses knowledge of ring tao
I tics second to none Is an undispute,
fact. That he Is superior to Burns 81
far as science is concerned appears Il
! go without saying, That his expert
ence fund Is greater than Tommys 1
/ also true. Whether Burns can viii
I depends upon his ability TO keep hi
eyes open before O'Brien's witherinl
J play of gloves.
/ That Tommy possesses the creates
respect for O'Briens ring craft is IN
J stanced i'm the following senteno
Y which described his six round battl