Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-25

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the great stamina of the Dane and the
strength of Herrera, combined with his
boxing superiority over the Battling
one.
Undoubtedly Herrera possesses more
friends than ever before. often has he
disappointed ring gatherings by an un-
Willingness to take advantage of
palpable openings. Often has he al
lowed draw decisions when an earlier
resort to his marvellous hitting powers
might have turned the tide of battle.
Since the Mexican trotted the first
mile in preparation for tonight's bat
tie, however, he has exhibited a dispo-
sition to exert every effort which
would tend toward the downfall of
Nelson and with the contest but few
hours distant he looms in more formid-
able fashion than ever before.
Aurelio has been attributed with
possessing a dash of the yellow" To-
night the question will be proved be-
yond the possibility of argument and
whether he meets with defeat or car
ries off the laurels of Kingdom. the tale
may he told as to whether fear or in
ability has kept the Mexican down in
the past.
Two arguments have been broached
by Nelson adherents that are worthy
of consideration. Considering that the
battle depends upon the ability of both
men to receive punishment the conten-
tions strongly favor the Hegeswich
boy.
Herrera was unable to put Eddie
Hanlon or Kid Herman away for the |
count. Neither man is conceded to be
anywhere the equal of the Dane as re-
CARDS hitting ability and have mani |
testify proved that they do not possess
the recuperatiVe powers of the cham |
pion. Supporters of Nelson figure that |
If Herrera was unable to put quietus
upon Hanlon or Herman he cannot |
hope to cope with Bat
Again those who have followed the
training activities of the Dane marvel |
at the manner in which he has tossed |
aside punishment like so much chaff. |
During the major portion of Nelson's |
preparatory days stalwart son of
Greece, with the physique of Hercules, |
lolled about the quarters until the time |
arrived for Bat to don the gloves |
Weighing at the least 1870 pounds, with |
arms like the trunk of a tree and deep |
broad shoulders the Helene threw
every ounce of hitting capacity into the |
blows which he aimed at the Danes |
head.
Not for a moment did Bat vince at
the resounding buffets and in return |
Jared his big friend with straight |
rights and lefts.
Great Interest Manifested
Interest in tonight's battle is neces-
sarily cosmopolitan and representatives
from every sporting center of the
country will be at the ringside tonight. |
san Francisco sent little delegation, |
which under other circumstances would
probably have amounted to several
hundred. Many enthusiasts have come
from Montana, Arizona and even as far |
east as New York.
Jimmy Coffroth, Mike Shaughnessy
and Billy Grimmell were among the
prominent San Francisco boxing pro-
moters noticeable among those who ar
rived yesterday. One and all expressed
surprise at the manner in which ar
rangements for the great battle have
progressed in the face Of such obstacles
as the northern disaster developed
Harry Corbett, Senator Welsh and
Colonel Brady will reach Los Angeles
this morning. Mike Shaughnessy de-
clared that the reason for his Journey
south was based as much upon crying
need for new clothes as a desire to |
witness tonight's battle. Shaughnessy
says that the local management is re- |
ceiving numerous encomiums from the |
northern boxing contingent because of
the pluck displayed in continuing with !
plans for the contest
Hundreds of persons visited Greene
wald's cigar stand on South Spring |
street yesterday, to witness the spec
tacle OF $4,000 in gold lying i'm full view
OF passers-by. II did not seem such a |
great amount after all as 1t lay in |
bulk, but there were many in the throng |
who gazed ardently at the glitterlng |
pile as it reposed on the green back |
ground. Tonight will decide which OF |
the two great ringsters is to receive |
the major portion Of the yellow mound |
that is jealousy guarded by two |
Plnkerton detectives.
Nelson and Herrera will meet this