The San Francisco call., 1908-05-29
Rv p. A. Snryfh

The quest for boxing talent for
matches in and about this city has
suddenly assumed the proportions OF
a campaign in the east, although In
the past the promoters have been con-
tent to carry on their negotiations
) either by wire or by letter. The new
fight trust sent Billy Nolan to Chicago
some days since with instructions TO
land .Packey" Mcfarland, if possible.
He was also to cast about and secure
any talent which gave promise OF max
ing q card worth while.
Promoter Jim Coffroth left for the
east yesterday morning, and he is also
-desirous of securing the signature of
Mcfarland to a contract agreeing to
fight before his club In Mission street.
Mcfarland wired Cofroth some time
ago that he would not sign for a fight
on this coast until he had seen the
California promoter. The impression
prevails that Mcfarland is so anxious
10 meet the winner of the Gans-Nelson
fight that he will not take on any
formidable man in the meantime, so
that he will not take any chance of
either making a bad showing or of
being defeated.
Cans would like to meet the Chicago
lightweight in June, but when Willie
Britt was arranging the details of the
night for the light weight champion
ship he so maneuvered that Cans put
up a substantial forfeit that he would
not fight Mcfarland until after his
meeting with Nelson Mcfarland has
two bows to his string. Nelson is sure
10 make q creditable showing in a as
round fight, even though he be de-
clared the loser, and Mcfarland could
get on a match with him before meet
ing Cans.
8 Cofroth and Nolan will each have
tempting offers TO make to Mcfarland
and he viii undoubtedly sign with one
Of them. as he knows he can make big
money here. Jim Jeffries wants Nc
Farland to fight the winner of the
Wsish-Brock fight in Los Angeles.
Walsh is said TO possess a lot of class.
He has fought Mcfarland and made
an excellent showing against him
u is not only the promoters who are invading
the east Abe Attell Is also headed for Chicago.
According 10 his plans, he will take pot shot at
land at least one out of four possible matches
Before leaving here lie signed an agreement with
JACK Gleason, agreeing 20 meet Owen Moran, the
English feather weight. before Gleason's club ia
august. de has finally decided TO allow the Eng
lish fighter TO weigh 122 pounds at O'Clock on
the day Of the fight IL now remains for Gleason
10 secure Moran for the match.
When Atteu reaches Chicago he will try TO get
match with ''Packey" Mcfarland for 10 rounds
IN Milwaukee. he believes the Chicagoan will
agree 10 make l55 pounds ringSide for him in the
east, where the warm weather would make il
easy Tor him TO reach the required weight. Fail
Ing In securing this match. he win agree 10 take
on Aool1h Mclgast, who defeated Frankie Neil
recently The last of his possible matches will
be with Charlie Griffin. the Australian who is in
New York ana has expressed desire to meet At
tell With ell these possible matches AfteII
!efis sure OF landing something that Will make
bis trip worth while
George A. Connolly. who succeeded VIC. Stsf-
lord as a member Of the board of supervisors
VIII take the latter's place on the various com
tees OF the board This will make him chairman
oI the police committee. which is charged with