Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

BY Associated Press.
COLMA ARENA, April 11.-Packy
Mcfarland, the Chicago lightweight,
made short work of Jimmy Britt this
afternoon in their scheduled twenty
round contest. Britt was sent to the
floor three times in the sixth and last
round by powerful wallops on the point
of the jaw. He took the count of nine
twice, and after the time keeper had
counted five Britt's father jumped into
the ring and waved Mcfarland away.
1t was practically a clear knockout
Mcfarland outclassed Britt from start
to finish.
1t was easily to be seen early in the
contest that the Britt who faced Nc
Farland this afternoon was not the
Britt of old, and that he had deter
iorated greatly in every respect. He
did not seem able to gauge his blows,
he was very wild at times and dis
played much weakness in the clinches
and close range fighting.
Mcfarland, on the other hand, had
remarkable speed, his judgment of dis
lance was infallible and he displayed
great punching power. Mcfarland
showed also that he is wonderful
two handed fighter
He started for his man from the very
outset, and when the first round ter
minated Britt went to his corner with
an anxious look on his face. In the
second round he seemed to realize he
had met his master. Mcfarland out
boxed, outpunched and outgeneraled
him completely, and Britt began to
break ground and at times stalled for
protection.
Mcfarland gave Britt no peace or
chance to rest In the third, fourth and
fifth rounds. He hammered him
mercilessly, his principal blows being
powerful rights to the jaw. Toward
the close of the fifth round a right
smash flush to the jaw sent Britt to
the mat, and only the timely clang of
the gong saved him from being counted
out at this stage.
Respite Is Temporary
His respite was but temporary. Nc
Farland went at him in the sixth
round and 1t was only question of
time before the game Californian must
succumb Finally Mcfarland unlocked
a wicked right that caught Britt on the
point of the chin. He dropped like a
log. At the count of nine he struggled
to his feet and gameiy tried to make
a stand.
Mcfarland was right after him. and
another right to the same place sent
Jimmy down again for the count. His
eyes became CLASSY and he seemed
totally unconscious of his surround
ings. He rolled on his back after maxi
ing fruitless effort to regain his feet,
and it was then that the elder Britt
stepped into the ring and acknowl-
edged defeat for his son.
Britt gave remarkable exhibition of
gameness throughout. Both winner
and loser were cheered as they left the
ring. After the fight Britt stammered
out the following:
There is nothing for me to say.
was clearly beaten. He has an awful
fast right This Is the last time ever
will box In a prize ring. This is no
PATTI farewell l am through for all
Mcfarland said:
They can never say Britt is not a
game boy after this fight. 1t was a
right punch to the jaw and another to
the stomach which settled the bust
ness / hope / have demonstrated that
| can box and hit, but after breaking
my wrist in Chicago fight I made "a
resolution never to hit with all my
strength IL there was any other means
of beating my opponent 1 shall gather
lots of experience, and in a years time
I hope to meet Joe Cans and believe
l can then take his measure"