Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-26
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After two hours and half of sue
indescribable confusion, such as was
probably never before witnessed in the
annals of boxing, Battling Nelson and
Aurelio Herrera left Maud junction
pavilion last night without fighting!
their much talked of battle for the light.
weight championship of the world.
When the scheduled contest between
the two great lightweights was finally
declared off pandemonium reigned.
Hundreds of spectators who had
thrown away or lost their seat coupons
clamored for their money Manager
McCarey of the Pacific Athletic club
was surrounded by a bowling mob,
who demanded the immediate return
of their money. In the midst of the
surging throng McCarey stood with up
lifted supplicating hands, asking to be
allowed just one word of explanation.
Despite the menacing attitude of the
rougher element the little manager
stood his ground until the cooler heads
prevailed and the strong arms of a
stalwart officer of the law led him to
a place of seclusion.
Scene Was Spectacular
Spectacular in the extreme was the
thrilling order of events which resulted
instead of the anticipated battle be-
tween Dane and Mexican.
For more than an hour the greatest
throng ever gathered within the doors
of the North Main street pavilion sat
in wonderment and disgust, not know
ing the cause of the delay.
Herrera had entered the ring and still
the Dane came not.
During the time preceding the appear
ance of Nelson the multitude labored
under the impression that the champion
had baked.
OF sudden a tousled-headed little
lad with troubled face and perspiration
dripping from his rugged features
climbed between the ropes The crowd
Missed and in vain the yellow haired
hoy lifted his hand in an effort to quiet
the dissenting buzz which swept across
the house.
Says Scales on the Bum
Several minutes elapsed before the
house became silenced. The Danish
fighter then had his say.
Gentlemen. | went to weigh in at
Tom McCarey's and the scales we're on
the bum. When we went to the bath
house and l weighed in was below the
limit. Herrera sneaked out the back
door ! will fight him If the will
come on"
roar of approval the like of which
had never before shaken the rafters of
the old pavilion burst from the excited
multitude and when the Dane climbed
from beneath the ropes he was fairly
smothered with offerings of good will,
following his announcements
The first outcry, however proves as a
rustic, in the air compared to that
which followed a few moments later
when the Dane again jumped on the
platform and begged for word. When
the storm of applause had partly died
away the Battler said
Gentlemen, 4 have done all in my
power to induce Herrera to enter the
ring and now l make my final offer.
If he will step to the scales before this
house and weigh not more than 14O
pounds | will fight him. can't do any
thing squarer and leave 1t to you"
Given Great Ovation
II is a TO 20 bet that such an ova-
ton as was given the Hegeswich boy
when he, concluded the speech mop
ping beads of sweat from his brow
never before rang in the ears of ring
ster
II was as sportsmanlke and manly a
word as one would care TO hear and
minutes passed before the final echoes
Of acclaim died away.
AS a result OF last nights hasco
Herrera Will probably never again he