Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-24

= Matt Kcefe, the yodIer, will sing =
several songs.
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Beyond expectations have Angelenos,
men and women, entered into the spirit
of the great exhibition boxing carnival
which will occur at Maud junction
pavilion this evening for the benefit
of the San Francisco sufferers.
Ticket centers were besieged with ap-
plications yesterday for admission to
the benefit, and one of the largest
houses that has vet assembled at an at
traction in the junction building is as
sured for tonight. Society parties have
signified an intention of assisting in the
boxes at the ringside and for the first
time in the history of the Maud juno
tion pavilion, Los Angeles women will
witness exhibitions of the prowess
which ever so often causes husbands
and brothers to indulge in an extra
hour at the CLUB"
Prominent citizens have responded
with alacrty to the call for dis
position of tickets and are working
with will to swell the fund. Many
have given more than the tickets called
for, in addition to assisting in the sale.
Leon T. Shettler agent for the REQ
automobile, 63S South Grand avenue
has placed his cars at the disposal of
the committee for today's procession.
The Pacific Athletic club, which
has donated the use of it's pavilion to
the chamber of commerce, has made
arrangements that will insure perfect
order and convenience for the women
who attend. Sheriff Will White, who
returned last week from the scene of
the northern horror, yesterday vol
unteered the services of as many of his
deputies as the committee I'm charge
deemed advisable to act in the capacity
of ushers.
Aside from the appearance of the
famous boxers who have expressed
themselves as anxious to assist during
the evening, there will be other features
which will add to the general at
tractiveness of the affair.
Desmond Will WrestIe
William Desmond. Burbank theater
combination of "passable" looks and
athletic ability, found ready response
to his challenge calling for a wrestling
opponent, in the person of Joe Kelley
1856 pound youngster whom the wise
ones say will give the handsome Billy
all he desires in the way of a mat
argument. It's up to Bill now and the
host of matinee girls who have ap-
plauded his dramatic ability will be
given an opportunity of witnessing
whether muscles may come in handy
in other than artificial situations.
Jim Jeffries, the strength of whose
left arm alone necessarily keeps him
from the activities of the real ring
life, came in from his Burbank ranch
last night prepared for the duty which
awaits him in the city
During the morning, prior to the auto
mobile parade, in which the stars of
fonights entertainment will partici-
rate Jim will canvass the downtown
districts supplied with box tickets
which he will dispose of to the highest
bidder. Other box reservations may be
made at Greenwald's cigar stand, cor
nor of First and Spring streets.
The auto procession will start from
the corner of First and Broadway at
II O'Clock noon and pass through the
downtown streets. Swung to the side
of the machines will be regulation
circus posters announcing who the oc-
cupants of the several chug wagons are
Immediately after the conclusion of
the parade, Jeffries, AL Levy and
Henry Berry will enter an automobile
and sell tickets at the corner of Third
and Spring streets. Megaphone Cook,
he of the resonant voice, will assist the
card dispensers in their errand of
mercy.
The program arranged for tonight is
of amusement enterprise, gathering as
1T does men whose ordinary appearance
before an audience Is brought about
with the understanding, and assurance
that they are to receive sometimes
princely rewards for their few minutes
of activity.
Jeffries Meets Root
The fact that there is not a living
"a ybo roi11d n11to aa 4,
Jim Jeffries reasonably certain of
safe exit has caused his retirement.
No assemblage would be guaranteed
near the worth of it's money should
any of the living boxers be sent against
the big farmer in actual combat. To-
night. however, when he dons the
gloves with Jack Root for an exhibi-
ton performance the audience. will be
given an opportunity Of once again
witnessing the king of them all pranc-
ing about in his old pastures, imbued
with a different spirit than that which
marked the occasion of his last ap-
pearance.
Jack Root is the man whose loss to
Marvin Hart at Reno last summer
gave that worthy what right he pos
sessed to be called the heavyweight
champion. Jack is anxious to do his
part in helping the good work along
and was given the position of opponent
to the retired champion.
1t will be Rip Van Wrinkle awaking
from a sleep of twenty-three years
when Eddie Robinson, physical director
of the Jonathan club comes together
with Battling Nelson, the premier
lightweight OF the world. Robinson
fought his last bare knuckle battle in
1880. two years before the present
champion first saw the light of day. |
Robinson is an example of the typeJ
of athlete that cares for his physical
welfare, and appears more fit at the
generation who travel along the stony
hNNVaVs. of the ring. Eddie has q lovely |