Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-01
FAVOR|7E NOT
SELECTED FOR
FIESTA WEEK
Eyton Will Probably
Act as Referee
The Fact That Jack O'Brien Will En-
ter the Ring Heavier Than
Ever Should Not Be
Overlooked

"The referee question is up to me-"
said Tom McCarey yesterday, as the
possibility of a dipute regarding the
third man was broached.
McCarey, however, has not officially
announced as to who shall preside
when Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns
clash for the second time at Maud
Junction pavilion. From what can be
CLEANED, however, it appears that
Charlie Eyton will without doubt
render a decision If the occasion
arises.
The Pacific Athletic club manager
does not wish to make a selection
without further consulting the prin-
cipals, in order that no possible dis
satisfaction may exist.
Both Burns and O'Brien are strange
ly quiet as regards the question Of
Jim Jeffries' selection. Neither one
appears anxious to agitate the sub
ject. Burns did not berate Jeffries
because of his former decision, but it
is scarcely possible that Tommy pos
sesses a burning desire to witness Jim
climb into the ring as referee.
AS for the O'Brien side, Billy No
Ian now holds forth at Arcadia. Fol-
lowers of the pugilistic game we'll re-
member that Nolan refused Jeffries
as referee when Bat Nelson fought
DIlLI dI SOllllds llClC 10 llO
love between the two and as Nolan
is said to be acting for OBrien he
may have suggestion which would
bear weight.
If local devotees wish to be sur
prised they should make haste to
reach Arcadia. Jack O'Brien, instead
or losing weight as a result of train
ing, has put on at least eight pounds,
and the difference may be noted at
glance.
According to O'Brien, Tommy Burns
did him a service by jamming his
nose last November. When the doc
tor removed the first portion from
Jacks nose he remarked that O'Brien
would find it much easier to breathe.
Upon separating the Philadelphia
from a second bit of bone the physi-
clan predicted that O'Brien would inn
mediately begin to gain weight. The
representation was correct, and
O'Brien is now heavier than ever
Weight Will Help
This extra avoirdupois will I'M
doubtedly stand O'Brien in good stead.
Burns is physically huskier than the
Philadelphian and his rushing style of
battle calls for all the heft that an
opponent can successfully carry.
The added weight will not hinder
O'Brien an iota and the fact that he
will climb between the ropes stronger
physically than before must be taken
into consideration when line is be-
ing drawn for comparison of the re-
spective chances which each man
possesses.
1t would not be surprising to wit
ness even money offered. There are
two reasons why Burns may possibly
be placed as favorite. The great ma
jority will probably overlook the fact
that O'Brien's nearness to defeat last
time resulted from the effect of prac-
tically one blow struck by Burns. 1t
was also very near an unanimous op1n-
ion that Burns had a good shade when
the battle ended.
The very fact that O'Brien accepted
the blow which did all the damage and
evaded a knockout has placed him
strongly with those who are willing to
take a chance that Burns cannot re-
peat his fifth round nasal operation.
Unless the unforeseen occurs, Jack
O'Brien will enter the ring better
man, May s, than he did previous to
the last encounter with Tommy Burns.
His left arm was weakened cons1d-
erably during the November conflict
and, although O'Brien says it will be
perfectly strong, there is no guaran-
fee to that effect. This appears to be
the Philedalphian a chance to COM
plain should the battle go against him.
Burns as usual is in magnificent
condition. He is working like Tro-
ian at Long Beach and the hungry
manner in which he dives at the bag
is an indication of the fact that the
hour of battle will find him brimful
of vim and fight.
Burns is exceptionally fortunate in
q iS nf the tUnn which
does not easily go stale, thus giving
him an unlimited opportunity to acquire
strength which arises from ceaseless
pounding at the methods calculated to
bring condition
Tommy's argument, first, last and all
the time, is:
'T don't care how often O'Brien hits
me. He can't hurt me. I know it if he
don't. But he does know what may
happen to him if land on him. I was
a fool last time in not following my
advantage. but never again will it oc-
cur. / will surely get to O'Brien AGAIN,
for will fly at him like tiger and he
won't be able to resist, even though he
is speedy on his feet"
Then, of course, there is the saying
that OBrien will not have the con
fidence he possessed the first time.
With reason it might be said that this
argument is not worth fig at the pres
ent. Jack OBrien knew what it was
to suffer intensely for fifteen rounds
and more.
Scarcely could there be imagined a
more discouraging outlook.
Added to the chock and pain was a
realization that only a great effort
could prevent the loss of a life's ambi-
tion.
O'Brien overcame these things, and
this fact is not to be overlooked even
when the previous showing of Tommy
Burns is considered.