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Show "PACKEY'S" MOTHER MADE OBJECTION Chicago, Aug. Ml. Packey McFnr-land, McFnr-land, lightweight, will not be a mem- I her of the party of American pugil- j li-ts who are soon to go to Australia I to battle with .the home talent This much was settled yesterday when Hugh Mcintosh, the Australian pro- i moter. arrived !n the city ami visited ; McFarland's home. i Ho did not see Packey. but he j had a long talk with the ilghter'a mother and she decided the matter : for her son. Mrs McFarland told ' the Australian promoter that sha did i not want Packey to take the trip : and under no conditions would she consent as her health had broken under the strain caused by worry over his fights. Mrs. McFarland always al-ways has been opposed to Packey ', lighting nnd Is anxious for him to I quit the ring. W hen told of the "golden harvest" . Packey would reap on the other side ! and how easy hl3 battles would be. ! Mrs McFarland's mind was not not changed so the promoter gave up his quest. |