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8 GREAT ASSEMBLAGE OF BOXERS OCCURS TONIGHT MIGHTY THRONG WILL ASSEMBLE FOR RING BOUT O'Brien Placed Favor ite Over Burns Probable That Should Referee Be Un. able to Give Twenty-Round De. cislon He Will Order a Continuation Unless the unforeseen casts a shadow. Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns will enter the ring at Naud Junction tonight promptly at half past 9 o'clock to battle for the light heavyweight championship of the world. Dosplte the repeated predictions by jealous would-be ring promoters to the contrary, the J30.000 purse offered by Tom McCarey Is ready for distribution so soon as O'Brien and Burns have de cided as to which way the money will go. Desperate because Los Angeles se cured such an attraction in the face of great odds, a certain San Francisco clique has thrown every discourage ment possible in the way of McCarey's arrangements. False reports have bemi sent broadcast relative to the situation, and If the local arena is filled to over flowing tonight— as It surely will be— no credit may be given to San Francisco promoters, who have always received support from the southern contingent. Nonal and McCarey Confer When it appeared certain that Mc- Carey meant business by offering the purse, other methods were resorted to In a cold water effort. The coming of Billy Nolan to Los An geles was greeted with a wail, and it Immediately became known that Nolan had Joined O'Brien for the purpose of averting a meet with Burns. Tom McCarey and Nolan lunched to gether yesterday at a downtown cafe and laughed heartily when mention wag made of the fact that Nolan must be "looked after" Wednesday night. "Don't worry about me," said Nolan. "I am after that money, and believe me the fight will go on as surely as O'Brien and Burns live until tomorrow night. I'll send O'Brien in if he breaks a leg." The question of whether the bout to night would go twenty-five rounds— or more than twenty, should twenty see the men at an even break — was not officially settled last night, though there 13 every reason to believe that should Referee Charlie Eyton be unable to render a decision at the end of twenty rounds the bout will be continued. Nolan had this to say regarding the question yesterday: "We surely wish this affair to result in a knockout or a decision which will leave not the slightest doubt as to who Is the better man. "If Eyton cannot give a decision at the end of twenty rounds I am anxious that he declare a continuation. It might not be necessary for twenty-five rounds to occur. Perhaps two or three extra might do." McCarey, who was listening to Nolan, remarked that he believed twenty-five rounds should be fought if there was anything on the extra line required. Burns is just as anxious to go longer as is O'Brien. When McCarey and No lan had concluded their Interview yes terday it was practically agreed that nothing lay In the way of an added number of rounds. Excitement relative to tonight's affair came near reaching fever heat yester day. Especially was this noticeable among the easterners to whom things of the pugilistic world have become in the nature of a novelty. Naturally O'Brien is a favorite among those from l % eyond the Rockies, and the pleasure bent Shriners who care for the squared circle were placing small wagers on the Philadelphian throughout the day. Burns Money Plentiful Burns money Is practically unlimited, though the Canuck's supporters were re ■ celving 10 to 8 for their coin last night. Those who manage the betting opera tions say that there will scarcely be a change In the odds before time is called tonight. While Nolan visited the city yester day morning, O'Brien passed an easy time. He went six fairly fast miles in the morning and tagged around for a while in the afternoon. The Philadelphinn Is restive and anxious for the hour of battle to draw night. He is not of the even temperament that characterizes Burns and cannot stand a moment's idleness. Tommy Burns was out at an early hour yesterday morning and did several miles over the Long Beach roads. The Canuck came into the city at a late hour in the afternoon and watched the parade from Lewis' gymnasium. Tommy remained at his residence on East Adams street last night. O'Brien will not be in the city until 8 o'clock tonight. The fact that O'Brien has been remaining In the background Is a feature of his alliance with Nolan and one which makes it appear as though Nolan was his manager in real ity as well as In name. Before the last battle with Burns O'Brien was doing the society act and keeping late hours at Venice. Nothing of the sort since Nolan took charge. It has been a quiet place in the country and early to bed, the greatest excite ment being a series of vocal selections with which the Sullivan twins have been keeping Arcadia lively for the past three weeks. Never before in the history of pugil ism will such a gathering of famous gladiators be present to watch their fellows battle for a world's supremacy. If Joe Gans were to be in Los Angeles tonight every champion of the world would be at the ringside. Manager McCarey has arranged to have all the ring notables Introduced, and those who are making their first visit to a ringside will surely receive their moneys worth. Gathering of Celebrities Jim Jeffries, of course, will be there. James seldom misses a battle nowadays, and will be given a great sendoff when he climbs between the ropes tonight. Maybe Jim will be fighting either O'Brien or Burns before long. Who knows? Abe Attell, featherweight champion of the world, Is due to arrive this morning. Honey Mellody, technical welterweight champion along with Mike Sullivan, JACK O'BRIEN V v n< m ■{■ ■{■ if mt hi hi n« ■» n» »f V V '»■ V ■«■ <* v"V v v '*' who defeated him the other night, will bc present. Jack Sullivan and Hugo Kelly, who battle for the middleweight title Friday night, are also to be trotted out. Little Bat Nelson arrives according to schedule this morning and will second O'Brien. Every precaution has been taken to care for the immense throng which has already been assured because of an enormous ticket sale. One six-round preliminary is carded and will be called shortly after 8 o'clock. McCarey has demanded that O'Brien and Burns be in the ring at half past 9, and those who desire to take out of town trains should have small difficulty in doing so. Referee Charlie Eyton will surely ex perience a strenuous time if O'Brien and Burns require breaking, as they did he fore. Jim Jeffries, large and strong as he is, had a lively session. ' Eyton, how ever, generally commands the respect of his men, and it is anticipated that he will get away well tonight. 0 ■ » PRIZEFIGHTER FALLS HEIR TO $750,000 By Associated PresT. SACRAMENTO, May 7.— Harry May nard, a reformed prize fighter, formerly of San Francisco but who^as made his home in this city for the past few years, is the heir to an immense estate in Wales and will leave a week from Wednesday for his native country to attend to the settling up of the estate. According to information received by Maynard the estate is valued at $750,000, to which he is the sole heir. Maynard is heir to the Winchcombe estate. His true name is H. W. Winch combe, but he changed it many years ago when he entered the prize ring. EMERYVILLE ENTRIES First race— fi furlongs; selling; 3-year olds. 865 Polnsettia ...I<U| S) Calla 104 (913) Nancy \V liM.(Mii.>L'ombury lto 595 Salvadale 109| Si)o Bazzini 106 741 Lassen lOti 904 Remember ...109! 901 Menden 10ii 892 Curriculum ..10S] 877 Rose Cherry.. lol Second race— 6 furlongs; selling; 3-year olds. 899 G. Sentiment.lOi! 519 Hilo Deoro ..104 764 Pescadera ...104J K!7 J H Sheehan.lo9 809 R. Bennett... l(W. M 7 Azusa 104 601 Huerfano ....109! Ml! Tawasentha .104 ;'32 Remay 109, 806 Elmdale 109 P2O Bon Vivant..loti| 787 Blanche C 109 Third race— Mile 50 yards; selling; 3 year olds. 895 Arcoirrt 1071 920 G. Kllbourn...lo7 595 Talentoso ....110! 887 Tonic 105 932 Elota 103| 913 Eulalie B 109 920 R Maxim ....110 901 Mohawk 107 913 Carmania 105 920 Tetanus 105 920 Seven 8e115.. 105| Fourth race— l*4 miles; Zigzag handi cap; 3-yenr-oldd and up; value $1000. (827)J C Clem ....109|(909)Logistilla ....123 (!)28)Bragg 107 433 Eduardo 96 929 Bedford 10«! Fifth race— 6 furlongs; selling; 3-year olds and up, 927 The Borßian.lo7'(B92)Gossiper 108 935 E Bratain . .17091 926 Banposal 105 926 Sllverskin ...106! f-bl Boloman lU3 859 Red Ball .... 94 921 Mys. Pride. ...102 844 Linda R05e... 1021 863 Domdo 104 .Bribery 100| 926 R. Rogue ....110 Sixth race— sV4 furlongs; purse; 3-year olds and up. 911 St. Francis. ..llo ; 916 L. Gladstone .100 (!<ft4)Blagg 35 K)8 Van Ness ....110 845 O Shore '90 921 Native Son . .» 907 Grasscutter .100! S9l Fireball 110 NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES CORYDON TWIRLS GREAT BALL By Associated Press. BOSTON, May 7.— Magee's superb fielding enabled Corydon to hold the local players down to a single hit and his three-base hit in the tenth brought in two runs, Philadelphia winning by 3 to 1. Score: Philadelphia 3, hits Jl. errors 1. Boston 1, hits 1, errors 1. Batteries— Corydon and Jacklits,ch; Young and Brown. Umpire, Emslie. AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES DETROIT BEATS ST. LOUIS By Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, May 7.— The Detrolts won a good game on wet grounds today from St. Louis. Both pitchers were hit freely, though only one hit had been made off Jacobsen up to the seventh inning. Score: St. Louis 3, hits 9, errors 2, Detroit 4. hits 8, errors 2, Batteries — Jacobsen and Spencer; Slevers and Payne. WASHINGTON GROUNDS WET By Associated Press. WASHINGTON, May 7.— Washington- Boston game postponed on account of wet grounds. Homeless children received and placed in houses for adoption. Apply Rev. O. V. Rice, Superintendent Children's Home society, 334 Bradbury building, Los An geles. LOS ANGELES HERALD: WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1907. SEALS SLAUGHTER ANGEL TWIRLER GRAY GIVEN LIVELY SESSION YESTERDAY San Francisco Takes Kindly to slraph Pitcher's Offerings and Bang Ball to Far Corners of the Lot The Seals- simply slaughtered Dolly Gray In the opening game of the series at Chutes park yesterday afternoon and won by the score of 6-1. Ashley was on the slab for San Fran cisco and allowed the Angels but six hits, which were so scattered that they resulted in the bringing of but one run across the plate. It was In the third inning that San Francisco went after Gray in lively fashion and scored three runs. Ashley singled to right and Spencer was hit by a pitched ball. Mohler forced Spencer. Morlarty walked. Hildebrand singled to center,, scoring Ashley and Mohler. Moriarty tallied when Irwin went out, Gray to Hogan. Wheeler fanned. The score: LOS ANGELES AB R H SB PO A E Carlisle, If 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ellis, cf 4 0 0 0 10 0 Bernard, 2b 3 0 1 0 2 2 1 Smith, 3b 4 10 0 3 11 Cravath, rf 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 Eager, c 4 0 1 0 6 2 0 Delmas, ss 4 0 2 0 4 6 0 Hogan, lb 3 0 0 0 10 1 0 Gray, p 4 0 0 0 15 0 Totals 32 1 6 0 27 17 2 SAN FRANCISCO AB R H SB PO A E Spencer, cf 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 Mohler, 2b 2 2 0 0 4 8 0 Moriarlty, ss 3 2 1 0 0 5 1 undebrand. If 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 Irwin, 3b 6 12 0 13 1 Wheeler, lb 4 0 1 0 16 0 0 Murphy, rf 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 Street, c 4 0 2 0 3 1 0 Ashley, p 4 12 0 0 10 Totals 35 0 12 0 27 18 2 SCORE BY INNINGS Los Angeles 010000000—1 Hits 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 I—6 San Francisco ...00301000 2—6 Hits 0 1 2 1 1 2 1 0 4—12 SUMMARY Two-base hit — Delmas. Sacrifice hits — Cravath, Moriarlty. Street. Left on bases —Los Angeles 8. San Francisco 11. Bases on lialls— Off Gray 4, off Ashley 2. Struck out— By Gray 4, by Ashley 2. Double plays — Irwin to Mohler to Wheeler, Del mas to Hogan. First base on errors — San Francisco 2, Los Angeles 1. Hit by pitch er—Spencer. Hogan, Mohler 2. Time — 1:55. Empire— Derrick. HOLLYWOOD WOMAN TO DONATE CHURCH CHIMES Special to The Herald, LONG BEACH, May 7.— Thinking that perhaps some downcast spirits may be cheered by their sweet music, some would-be suicide turned, maybe, from his contemplated course, Mrs. Ke ziah Smith of Hollywood will donate a complete chime of bells to be placed In the tower of the new Presbyterian church. . The reason for Mrs. Smith's philan thropic act has been explained. A man whom she afterward met was checked when about to kill himself by hearing the bells of the Eliza A. Otis memorial chime at Hollywood ringing out Lowell Mason's hymn, "Nearer, My God. to Thee." The set which Mrs. Smith will pro vide for the local church will cost $4000. NEW AUTO 'BUS WILL MAKE TRIP TODAY Special to The Herald. LONG BEACH, May 7.— 'The first trips of the Southern California Auto company's autobus line will be made tomorrow morning, beginning at 6 o'clock. The steam auto which will be used has a capacity of fourteen. It will run from the corner of Ocean and Pino avenues north to Seventh street, east to Obispo and north to Anaheim^ making the round trip every forty min utes. Three other cars will be put on if the business seems to justify It. The autobus line is calculated to reach those parts of town, not penetrated by branches of the Pacific Electric. Five cent fares will be charged between Ocean and Alamltos avenues. JIM JEFFRIES 'MIKE SULLIVAN BAT NELSON TOMMY BURNS LONG SHOTS ARE OAKLAND WINNERS SUGAR MAID TAKES SQUADRON HANDICAP Cloudlight, Favorite, Fails to Get In. side the Monay — Lem Reed Plunged On in the Fifth Event By Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, May 7.— Long shots were in evidence at Oakland to day, the first four races going to horses with liberal prices quoted against them. The Flying Squadron handicap was taken by Sugar Maid, which re ceded to 7 to 1. Cloudlight, the favorite, failed to fin ish inside the money. Lem Reed was plunged on in the fifth and won cleverly. First race, four and a half furlongs — Karoda, 112 (Keogh), 12 to 1, won; St. Avon, 112 (A. Williams), 5 to 1, second; Swede Sam, 112 (E. Kelly), 8 to 1, third; time :55 4-5. Jeremiah, Irish Mike, St. Modan, Sir Wesley, San Ramon, Great Apache, Sand Piper, Alciblades and El ephant Jack finished as named. Second race, six and a half furlongs, selling— Eropyro, 112 (Keough), 15 to I,' won; Bonar, 109 (Palms). 16 to 1, sec ond; Dr. Powell, 104 (Mentry), 12 to 1, third; time 1:22 1-5. Sinner Simon, Reality, Dotterel, Little Butter Cup, Dora 1., Darthula, War Times, Elba and Meringue also ran. Third race, seven furlongs, selling — Col. Jewell, 104 (Bucxton). 15 to 1, won; Yellowstone, 107 (F. Wilson), 9 to 2, second; Little Mirthful, 109 (Fisher), 5 to 1, third; time 1:28 3-5. Watercure, Black Gem, Santa Ray, Hippocrates, Toller, Etapa, Mike Jordan and Maud Muller finished as named. Black Eyes was left at the post. Fourth race, Inlying Squadron handi cap six and a half furlongs— Sugar Maid, 107 (Fischer), 7 to 1, won; Entre Nous, 113 (W. Kelly), 4 to 1, second; Grace G., 91 (E. Lynch), 10 to 1, third; time 1:20. Geo. P. McNear, Judge Nel son, Martinmas, Cloudlight and Dollle Dollars finished as named. Fifth race, seven furlongs, selmling— Lem Reed, 109 (Fischer), 3 to 1, won; Crolx d 'Or, 109 (W. Kelly); 21 to 5, second; Prince Magnet, 112 (Rettig), 11 to 2, third; time 1:27. Paciflco, Wood thorpe, Hedge Thorn, Rama, Turkey Foot and Jackful finished as named. Sixth race, mile and fifty yards— Woolma, 94 (A. Walsh), 6 to 1, won; Livius, 98 (W. Kelly), 12 to 1, second; Frank Fllttner, 106 (F. Wilson), 8 to 1, third; time 1:44 1-5. Lordof, The Vale, Ethel Day, Edith James, Syca more, Bob Ragon, John Lyle, Johnny Lyons and Gold Badge finished as named. HOOKS BIG FISH; LOSES HIS PURSE Special to The Herald. LONG BEACH, May 7.— After a hard but successful fight with a heavy white bass which he had hooked off the outer wharf, Harry Hamilton, a visitor from Nova Scotia, found that $325 in cash, a valuable diamond ring and transpor tation to Prince Edward's island were missing from an inside pocket of his coat. He told the police he thought he had been robbed. The police believe, how ever, that the contents of his pocket were spilled Into the ocean during his struggle with his finny prize. ORE HAULERS DEMAND "TWO BITS" MORE A DAY By Associated Press. SALT LAKE CITY, May 7.— Two hundred men, comprising half the force of ore haulers at the plant of the American Smelting and Refining company at Murray, a suburb, walked out today because the company asked for time to consider their demand for an increase of 25 cents per day In wages. The remainder of the men decided to await a reply from the company. There are 900 men employed at the plant. Operations are not materially hampered by today's walkout. COUNCIL APPOINTS THE REGULAR COMMITTEES Special to The Herald. PASADENA, May 7.— Committees were named on finance and on streets and alleys at the short session of the city council held early this morning. The following were named as members of the committees: Finance, Council man Hotaling, chairman; Braley and Root, sr. ; streets and alleys, Council man Crandall, chairman; Barnes and Webster. The following interesting report of Sanitary Inspector Huddleston was rendered, adopted and ordered filed: Inspected Raab Creamery company's dairy at South Pasadena and found It tc be In sanitary condition. Inspected the Del Coronado, finding conditions good except in corrals. Inspected the Family dairy; corrals out of condition. Found a small dairy of six cows be longing to H. C. Demming at 1305 North Lake avenue with very insanitary conditions. Believe Mr. Demming since sold out and cows now scattered. Inspected J. S. Bowen'st place, two cows, corral insanitary. Inspected a number of small dairies, finding conditions generally good. Inspected dairlos near El Monte, fcund most in good condition, as fol lows: Mr. Dodd's, conditions fairly good; S. Beck, one diseased cow with lump Jaw and other conditions bad; George Green's, general conditions not good; Mr. Parrlsh's, conditions good with one exception; H. W. Thene's, conditions very bad; ::r. Irwin's. con ditions fairly good; Mr. Raposo's, con ditions fairly good. The above named dairies furnish milk to the Raab Creamery company. I have ordered the places put in good condition at once. The report gf City Treasurer Mun son was as follows: Balance on hand in the general fund. $55,564.75; in ex ecutive fund, $79,233.21; in commission ers' fund, $27,953.33; in library fund, $8624.40; street opening and widening iund, $17,187; fire and sewer sinking fund, $347.54; municipal improvement bond fund of 1902. $4708.78. Interest and sinking municipal improvement water works bond fund of ISOS, $2237.67; electric light works fund, $1923.93; in terest and reduction fire department and electric light improvement 1906; acquisition electric lighting works fund $62,231.70; fire department and improvement 1906 fund, $118,237.42. To tal cash in treasury, $386,943.16. Un cashed warrants, $23,717.25. Amount sub ject to warrants, per auditor s report, $363.225.91. - . . 1 17 A "VTVTT7 Touring Can . WA. X IMllf and Runabouts . 16 to 60 H. P.. »000 to $3650 E. JH. BENNETT AUTOMOBILE COMPANY 1203-1205 So. Main St. . , Locomobile Winton No better cars made. They are ready for demonstration. SUCCESS AUTOMOBILE CO. Pico and Hill Sts. • ._. Phones: Hot™ 85756. Bdway 3473. R. S. Motor Bicycle JOHN T. BILL CO. ' ■ ' • • Tenth and Main Streets, ■■■■■■ 1 Los Angeles. Dolson and Mora • '■'.'"■' MOTOR CARS J. F. M'NAUGHTON Southern California Agent, ; ? ' 1126 SOUTH MAIN ST. TR MAXWELL Perfectly Simple and Simply x Perfect. 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