The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-17

anxious TO meet the winner OF the McGov-
ern-Corbett fight and has issued a challenge
necessary, so he is every bit as much a
fe~ather-weight as the men who are now
contesting for the title.
In his challenge he asks that weight for
| the fight be made 1913 pounds and 1t IS
thought that Young Corbett may possibly
take him on at this figure. or one a pound
or two lower. in case the champion retains
fight could be pulled off in California and
Il is thought that it would draw we'll on
Britt is matched to fight Erne and while
arrangements have not yet been completed.
the bout will probably take place in
October.
Marvin Hart and Billy Stiff will meet to-
morrow night before the American Ath-
letic Club of Chicago. the occasion being the
nrst time that the Louisville man i:ns fought
outside OF his home city. His battle with
Kid Carter last winter. generally considered
one OF the most vicious battles of recent
days in the prize ring. won him considerable
attention and he is regarded as d strong
factor in his class.
Hart may best be defined as a light
heavy weight. and it is thought that he
and Jack Root would furnish the hardest
battle possible IL they could be brought
together. Hart and Stiff have met before
and tomorrow nights battle will not be
their first ring acquaintance. On the former
fight. in Louisville. Stiff was holding his
own fairly well when he claimed that Hart
fouled him. striking two low blows below
the waist. which rendered stiff helpless
The foul was not allowed by the referee.
but George Siler. who was at the %ringside.
stated that Stiff was clearly fouled. An
examination OF the fighter by physicians
proved this statement to be true. Dis
cussion over the matter resulted in the men
being matched for tomorrow night.
Indianapolis is having It's troubles In the
boxing line. interference from the authori-
ties now being considered likely on account
OF the recent fights held in the city. A
dispatch on the point reads as follows:
A series of boxing contests have been
pulled of at the Empire Theater, the pro-
motors being two well-known sporting edi-
torso this city. To-day ii was given out
exhibitions. appeals coming to him from
athletic associations in other cities of the
state. governed by the metropolitan police
law. demanding equal privileges with the
State capital.
Recently several promoters from the
country towns insisted that the State law
be enforced against the Empire Theater
or else that all restrictions be called off
and 1t leaks out that yesterday afternoon.
instead of notifying the local police au-
thoIities to interfere If the law was being
violated, the Governor instructed the At
torney General to take steps looking to re-
yokinE the articles of incorporation of the
Empire Theater Company IL further con-
tests are given.
The city authorities, headed by Mayor
are very mucn lncenSSd over
this action of Governor Durbin, the Mayor
falling to see where 1t Is any of the Gov
ernor's business. and asserting his belief
that the contests have been conducted
within the law. This is borne out by the
Police Superintendent. who, with the
Mayor. has attended several of the con-
tests.
There IL no good feeling between the Dur
bin and Bookwalter forces in this city, and
II is thourht by many that Durbin has SIM
ply seized an opportunity to reflect upon
the administration without Civ
ing Bookwalter Il chance TO retaliate. An
and as the Mayor and Superintendent claim
they are within the law. and ii IS not Dur
bins business to interfere. there Is likely TO
be a clash between the municipal and State
authorities il Durbin attempts to go to ex-
tTemes.
Johnny Regain and Abe Goodman will
meet for the second time one week from
tomorrow night and the contest should re-
suit in a fast bout. as both fighters have
much to lose by defeat. In spite of the half
hearted manner in which Forbes agreed TO
meet the winner and the fact that he re-
fused to set any definite date for the con-
test, the fact remains that the winner is in
line for q chance at the bantam champion
ship and this means much to the little fell
lows.
Goodman has had an opportunity to prove
anxious for a go at Forbes. Regain is de-
sirous Of wiping out the remembrance of his
showing with Goodman in their last battle
and will probably be In the best of trim for
the contest. The fight Should certainly be
a fast one.