The San Francisco call., 1909-02-05
MCFARLAND AGREES
TO TAKE WHIRL
AT HYLAND
CofrOfh Cables Johnson Offer
to Appear Before the
American FOOtIights
By William J. SIaffery


Paclley Mcfarland and Dick Hyland
will measure wallops and hooks at Jim
Cofroths Mission street arena Wash
sngtons birthday in 20 round en-
counter. This was the latest bulletin
issued from the promoters lair shortly
before the midnight hour last night
and now all viii be wei, provided, OF
course. that one OF the fighters or his
advisers does not discover a flaw or a
rOomy loophole within the next few
hours. The match was made after all
hope Of securing a card had been prac-
tically abandoned by Conroth, and Nc
Farland had TO give in point at the
end.
Hyland's final ultimatum TO McFar-
land was that he would be willing TO
go on provided that The Chicago hght-
weight would consent 10 box 70 lnstead
OF ~ rounds. COnrOth teelS comment
Ihat Packey will consent 10 go this
distance now that all the other details
have been agreed upon.
The evenings session was lnaugu-
rated when Lew Powell put in his ap-
pearance and fatty announced that he
would not sign 10 meet Mcfarland un-
less the latter would do 1913 pounds at
J o o'clock in the morning. This rather
startled COdroth and the others, who
understood that Powell stood willing
40 talk business wi i Packey at this
weight. COIrOth was very sore over
PowelIs switch and at once began talk
ing 10 Hyland.
Fighting Dick" held out for the
same terms, but Harry Gilmore, rep
Tesentng Mcfarland, said that his man
would not do better than 155 pounds
at 10 O'Clock for any OF them save
Nelson. Hyland at last expressed his
willingness TO give Packey whirl II
The Chicago slugger would make 155
at o'clock in the morning. But there
was nothing stirring when this was
broached, and finally Hyland departed
and COffroth looked blue.
Gilmore followed soon. saying that he
intended 10 leave for Los Angeles in
The morning. However, an hour later
lie reappearec on the scene with the
news that he had carefully talked the
matter over with Packey and that his
fighter consented to give IN TO Hyland
and would make 133 pounds at o'clock
IN the morning This practically
clinched the match, though nobody can
tell what viii happen within the next
few hours
Provided that all goes well in the
meantime. Mcfarland and Hyland will
meet at > o'clock on the afternoon of
Washingtons birthday and viii go 20
rounds. or less COffroth managed TO
Mcfarland. who agreed 10 box for so
per cent of the house, TO be divided
so and 40 per cent 10 the winner and
loser.
Hyland and Mcfarland boxed in Los
Angeles three weeks ago. and after 10
lively rounds Packey was proclaimed
the winner on points. Hyland made a
last finish. and many believe that he
had good chance TO win if the bout
had progressed 10 rounds further. Nc
tarlano failed 10 put Dick down. and
me latter was coming at his opponent
in every round.
In the meantime Coffroth probably
VIII put Johnny Reagan on with Monte
Atteu as a ring warmer to the other
card. He has almost given up hope of
landing Jimmy Walsh. who. 1t is
claimed. wants more money than any
OF them. Attell has a chance TO fight
IN Goldheld soon. but If he can get a
chance at Reagan he probably viii ac-
oept it in preference to the other.
Jack Johnson will soon be following
the theatrical trail of Jim Jeffries if
the plans Of Jim Coffroth and an east
ern vaudeville syndicate are carried out.
NonroIh mas wired Johnson an offer of
$500 week for a period of 10 weeks
10 tour the country. and is momentarily
expecting a favorable reply from the
heavy weight champion of the world.
Conroth is acting for eastern inter
ests and not on his own accord. accord
3ng TO his statement. He admits that
le wants TO have Johnson on the
ground. for then the chances of bring
ing him and Jeffries together in the
ring here VIII be far brighter than
with many thousands Of miles sepa-
rating them, and cable messages so ex-
pensive.
If Johnson accepts this offer then the
chances OF his meeting Langford in
London next May win be slim, indeed.
Those who know the big smoke feel
certain that he viii fall for the oppor-
tunity to show himself before the
American foOtlights, for there probably
viii be more money in II and less labor
than meeting with Langford would
incur.
If Johnson takes up Coffroth's bid he
likely viii leave on the next steamer
and should then arrive some time To-
ward the end Of next month Coffroth
says that he viii be officially booked
for his Whirl on the road imrnediateIy
slpon his arrival, and what a lot of fun
they viii have sending him in right
after Jef has done his little stunt
Battling Nelson writes that he will
be IN san Francisco during the latter
part Of the present month. The light
weight champions latest message is a
very brief one, and il does not touch on
the nghtinS aspect at all. but all the
fans are positive that once the RattIer
arrives he viii start something with
somebody. for this is his wont
There may be some interesting scenes
between Nelson and Mcfarland nro-
Nided that Packey is still here when pat
puts In his appearance. II Paclxev has
flown in the meantime then there is
chance 10 reckon with Freddie WeIeb
who is only q few miles away. Roth
have been talking about hghtinR Mel
son, and II they wait they NAV have an
opportunity OF listening to what Nelson