Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-29
HYLAND LOSES DECISION ON
A FOUL
Fast LIshtweIehts Put UP Terrific
Battle and Cyclone, After Taxi
Ing Count Of Eight, Re-
turns a Victor
BY Ed MorIartv

when Referee Eddie Robinson rushed
20 the Sycamore boys side and raised
his arm in token of victory over the
San Francisco lad.
The sensational ending occurred
after one of the most remarkable
scenes ever Witnessed at the north end
arena. Resting with one knee and both
hands shadowing the canvas Thompson
had gone down after missing right
lead. The Hyland boy, for some reason
or other, swung heavily and landed n
right to the head of his STOPPING op-
ponent. The foul was clear cut and
visible to one Of the largest crowds that
has gathered within the north end
arena, and Robinson's decision received
a storm Of applause.
CONSERVATION reigned in the Hyland
camp when out of the confusion came
one of those acts which game men are
wont to think of when the tide has
turned against them. Dewitt Van
Court, boxing instructor of the Los An
geles Athletic club, whose coaching was
largely responsible for the showing
made by Hyland last night, placed his
arm around the defeated boys shoulder
and whispered in his ear With a
bound Hyland rushed across the ring
and offered Thompson his hand.
Spectators Rush to Ropes
Thousands who had placed their con-
fidence in the short ender madly rushed
toward the ropes and hailed the man
who had turned a trick which will
cause his name to become a byword
where game fellows of the ring are
spoken of.
Suffering from u palpable foul which
stretched him on the canvas for eight
seconds during the fourth round,
Thompson rose with pain inscribed on
every feature and with strength born
of desperation battled out the period, to
,aIr IL IL, q
grow stronger as the struggle waged
TO the succeeding rounds.
A hoarse cry of protest surged over
the house In the fourth, when Hyland
STRUCK hard and low, sending Thompson
to the mat writhing over and over and
clutching where the foul thrust had
landed. Robinson probably did not see
the blow; at all events the occurrence
received no official recognition, and
eIgnt seconds were told before Thomp-
son regained his feet.
10 all intent the Sycamore boy was
out, and Dick went after him with a
vengeance that looked exceedingly
squally for those who had wagered on
the cyclone" Thompson hung on for
all that was in him, and mighty ova-
ton was rendered when the gong found
him ON his feet. With the bell tap
Thompsons seconds rushed to Robinson
and protested violently, in their excite
from the ring. Robinson claimed he
had seen no miSplay and the bout
went on.
For sudden examinations and thrills
that rocked the throng at the ringside
Pacific Athletic club officials have
never provided an entertainment such
as whirled along it's way last night.
or the three battles scheduled not one
went the limit, the first resulting in a
knockout-or what appeared to be a
knockout-and the other two ending
with decisions rendered on fouls.
After preliminary men had performed
their tasks came the busy hum which
anticipates main event. So far as
could be learned last night. a larger
crowd has not assembled to witness
contest at Maud junction, and in view
or the terrific fighting abilities for
which Hyland and Thompson were
known, a pent up air of excitement
hovered about the ring.
More betting occurred in conection
with the bout than has yet been re-
corded in Los Angeles. Hyland was a
10 to Z favorite, but Thompson men
were confident that they would be given
run for their money, and the ma
jority of Hyland supporters acknowl-
edged that they were not picking I'D
easy coin.
Fouls Repeatedly
II auuitlVh 10 the 1oul IN the fourth
and ninth round, Hyland committed
three errors, one in the fourth when
he again struck low following the
knockdown blow, and two more coming
after the gong which sounded on the
second and seventh round Many a
plow has been struck following a gong
tap and justly allowed to go by the
board, but the thrust at the end of the
seventh appeared bad and Robinson
talked to Dick in the latters corner.
Many Witnesses of last nights bat
tie are wondering whether the body
punishment intilcted by Hyland would
have weakened Thompson to an appre-
ciative extent before the twenty rounds
had elapsed. Body blows pra cticalIv
were Hyland's forte and the manner in
which he laced Cyclones" ribs should
have spelt stop to less powerful op-
ponent.
A resume of the periods fought might
give an insight as to the ultimate re-
suit of more extended warfare tn
all appearances Thompson had what
ever shade existed in the first three
rounds and savage clean blows to the
head delivered by the Sycamore bov
surprised his most ardent supporters.
IL was not figured that Thompson could
outpoint Hyland at straight ont and
out boxing but so far as last nights
gruelling was concerned Thompson
showed better at long range
At that Hyland was probably acting
under Instructions from his corner and
ripped into Thompson's body with
yigor calculated to work havoc AS the
battle waged on. After the foul I'm the
fourth Cyclone" appeared percentiblv
weakened and said after the battle that
ya ttyaina prayed MIN around like a
boy for the next thre rounds.
apparently recovering from the
weakening blow of the fourth Thomn-
son came back strong in the seventh
and eighth and his clear cut blows in
stanced stamina which needed further
trimming before Hyland might earn
a victory the gong finding him stiIl on
his feet V''
Perhaps not as strong in the ninth
thompson was able to WELD his left
with good effect and In the act of a
strong mnse for Hyland's frame went
dowA just before the fo,Il occ,,,.rsd
which resulted In Robinson's decision.
After the Weighing In and annlvins