The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-27
HART IN GOOD CONDITION.
Routine Of His Training for His Fight
with Carter. at Louisville.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
ST. MATTHEW'S, Ky, April &C. Training
Quarters of Marvin Hart-The past week
has been characterized by swift work on
the part of Marvin Hart LouisviIles light
heavyweight champion and his handlers.
Peter Traynor, George Grant and Manager
II. c. Dickins. With the date of his TWEEN
ty-round contest with Kid Carter, of
Brooklyn. only one week distant Marvel
Gus Marvin finds himself in superb shape
for what he knows will be the hardest con-
flict in which ne has been called upon to
participate. But he is going to step into
the ring full of confidence. He saws he is
certain to beat the dashing Brooklynite in
at least eight rounds. As Carter is a slash
ing two-handed fighter, an adept at close
range and a glutton for punishment. Hart
is going TO have all kinds of trouble and
meanwhile the crowd may expect To see a
spectacular battle. full of smuggling from
gong to gong
Without question Hart is in the best con-
dition Of his life. After his enforced retire
ment from the ring several months ago he
began to take good care of himself. and
six weeks stay at Hot Springs worked
wonders. Hart stated after his manager
H. G. Dickins, signed the articles of agree
ment for the match with Carter:
Il have seen Carter box twice. He met
Jack Bonner in Louisville and | watched
him closely. know his method and while
L am willing to admit that he is fast and
can hit l want TO say that | feel that l can
car. and, believe. harde~. He is a batter
ing ram at short range, bur J believe / can
beat him at that game Blight rounds will
return me a winner. And n ANYTHING han
pens that l do not beat him | shall quit the
ring. II | realize my expectations I am
going TO claim the light heavyweight cham
pionship of the world and 1 will defend the
title. too"
Hart has been training harder for Carter
than he ever has for any ring engagement.
Last Thursday he put in "a particularly
har a vii
He began by running nine miles, paced by
a thoroughbred driven by Manager Dickins.
The final mile Hart. who was perspiring
freely. spFinted with all of his speed and
Peter Traynor and George Grant were
awaiting him and they at once gave him a
rundown. Traynor said Hart was not
fatigued in the least. The young mans con-
dition is amazing 10 Harris trainers and
friends. Two hours after Hart had eaten a
big dinner, consisting of beef and vege-
tables, he stepped into the gymnasium,
where two hundred people, mostly from
Louisville had congregated Hart first
tossed the medicine ball for fifteen minutes
For three rounds he punched the bag. Next
he fought an imaginary foe. then wrestled
with Grant Grant said he had assisted in
training Sharkey and other big men. but he
had never encountered man strong as
Hart. He skipped the rope 325 times with
out miss and then put on the gloves with
Grant. There is no play between these fell
lows. Grant is fairly clever and has long
reach. He smashes with all his force at
Hart. who usually brushes leads aside and
rips 10 jaw and wind simultaneously 1t is
difficult 10 break his guard. while he has
little difficulty in tearing away his oppon-
ent's defense. Hart paid particular atten-
ton to shOrt-arm work and made Grant
gasp time and again. Grant landed a few
good punches. but Hart paid no attention.
At the finish Grant was wabbly and said
ne had never gone through a harder expert
ence IN his life. Hart then boxed with
Traynor. Hart says that IL Carter did trim