The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08

10 the last and did not say a word to
anybody until he read the fatal tele-
eram-
Well I have lost out" said OCon-
nor. but I have no comment to make.
ketchel is a great fighter and I wish
linn all the luck in the world. I know
him better than anybody does. having
been his manager and chief advisor
since he was looked upon as formid-
able fighter. Now he is lost 10 me. and
that's all there is TO IT. The incident is
closed.
II have always dc-e what was right
.bv ketchel and I was always on the
square in doing business with other
lighters and managers. I am in the
same to stay and I viii have another
hampton on my STAFF within the next
few months. The loss of one great
fghtcr VIII not stop me. There are
plenty more Of them in the bushes
and I viii annex one Of them shortly.
kctchel is not the only champion in the
world
According to the wire which OCon-
Uor received from his eX-meal ticket,
The latter intends TO go on the road in
theatrical Slrit- He SAYS that Britt
has signed him for q ten weeks trip
and intimates that he viii do no more
lighting until he has gathered some
0f the loose change that he believes
Is awaiting him before the footlights-
strangely enough. Britt failed TO
wire any Of his friends in this city.
Generally when Willis turns a trick
Ec spreads the good news broadcast so
rLat every body may have the chance to
rejoice with him. II he intends TO put
ketchel In the ring shortly. Willis
probably viii hurry right back with
his charge. but II the theatrical offer
Eoes The east is the place for both
OF them
The general belief prevailed that
OConnOr and Ketchel had their money
Jointly tied up IN various realty specu-
lauons In this city, and for this reason
many were OF the opinion that ketchel
could not very wen break away from
his manager. OConnOr. however. de-
MED this saying that ketchel took all
his money with him when he went
east The ex-manager also intimated
flat ketchei was not oVerburdeneo
with the lucre.
it was coming in While in Los An
Eeies the last time he purchased
high priced racing automobile. He
likes the good things OF lie, Just as
most fighters do. and he always
showed 4 disposition 10 have the best,
he may not be as wealthy as many
believe.
Charley Lercari is still shy ring
attraction for this month. but this
does not startle the fans any, for
Charley never is in the habit OF land
inE until the eleventh hour. Last night
he received the sau tidings that Mar
win Hart would not fight Langford or
any other man of color Now Lercari
thinks that Langford is a white ele-
phant in all save shade
What Lercari viii eventually do no
body seems TO know, not even himself.
de stil has Langford TO fall back on,
but not the necessary talent TO trot
him out against. He can get Peter
Jackson as one opponent for the ebony
slugger from Boston. but the second
man. whom sam willingly VIII go
against. is still IN the dark, but Lercari
evidently has hopes.
Tercarf can put on Terry Mustain II
he chooses. Terry is ready and willing
fr.r-7 = nd hnN1aT-nC
that the big smoke win not be able to
trim him within 10 rounds. Gregory
Mitchell, Mustain's manager, thinks the
same way and IS very anxious that
Terry should have the chance. All
Lercari has 70 do is to say the word
Mustain is a big husky fellow and
champion. he knows a lot about the
ring game and figures 20 put up an
Interesting exhibition with the Boston
terror while he lasts Many believe
that Issngford viii find that he is heav-
flv burdened II he ever attempts to stop
both Mustain and Jackson in the same
night
Trainer Frank Mcdonald bowled IN
from Los Angeles yesterday afternoon
with suggestion Tor Lercarl IN the
form Of Packey Mcfarland and George
Memsic- Mcdonald thinks that this
woald be q great card. the best, IN
sibly get at this stage Of the game. He
is willing 10 speak for the fighters II
Iscrc1Ti does the taking Tor lIe cllD-
Mcdonald held conference with the
p promoter last evening, but nothing
came Of st. Lercari promised 10 think
the matter over and make up his mind
later on. II may be that he is seriously
considering this proposition, as he con-
siCered all the other ones that nave re-
Gently been brought TO has attention-
he promises 10 do something this even
II IS extremely likely that Battling
lsr one
great lightweight champion has written
10 his old pal and trainer. Jack Grace. to
the effect that he VIII start for New Mex
leo within a few days and after a brief
visit with Billy Benner there, he VIII
shoot right up 10 his old stamping
ground and renew acqual al.
Nelson intimates that he VIII night
soon and Grace has taken II for
granted that the champion IS coming
Tn fact he feels confident or this
fhat he is already making preparations
10 pick out a training quarters Tor Bat
Al all events. Nelson VIII make Things
There seems TO be some doubt about
that theatrical contract which Jenries
f5,asfer and last night Jack Gleason
left for Los Angeles with instructions
from Jef-s employers TO be to get the
big fellow 20 sign the papers and also
10 make the final arrangements for his
appearing here, II he Is going 10 ap-
pear. r~, .,,
make an attempt 10 sign Sam Berger as
ToTries sparring partner. sam SAYS he
may accept this job and ali his frienos
clever boxer. and would make capital
SOARING mate for the big fellow And
fbe exercise VIII do both OF them a lot
~ cood. they need IL badly
Word comes from Boston that Jem
Driscoil and Abe AtteH may soon be
signed for a battle for the worlds
eea+her weight championship. The
Rrffisher according 10 a telegram.
made I23 pounds yesterday and ap-
peared in perfect trim. u he can do
tffs u-eizht the chances for a meet
ing between the little men are exceed
IGSly bright for the question OF weight