The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-01

cording to his own story. and talk Of hum
ly Immediately after the bout. Exactly
what would come of the proposition IL the
Kelly faction suddenly announced they
of conjecture.
That the men will fight here again is GER
tain. The bout was too good an affair to
be let go. 1t was easily the best battle seen
here in months. and ought to boom the
I stock of both men considerably. Kelly and
his manager. Jake Chain. stated that they
and that they would be ready after a couple
of weeks at West Baden. whittier Kelly de-
parted yesterday.
Kelly is willing to have the route made
twenty rounds the next time. Ee states
that the longer the distance, the better It
Will suit him. The men may be matched
for the latter part of February.
Tn. next regular contest in this city. FOL,
loving the Jeffries- Fftz exhibition. will
probably include Hugh McPadden as a con-
testant. To find a suitable opponent for the
Brooklyn man will be something Of a task,
however, as the top-notchers In McPadden's
division are all steering clear of any of his
game.
McPadden may be set down as one Of the
Of being classed with Abe AtteIl and Harry
proven just how good any Of the trio were
until they battled in the local ring.
In the matter Of bringing good men to the
fore. this city has done its share. Abe At
hti was u pAttiliiiudIy lighter uHll lie GAME
here. He was given a chance and devel-
oped into one of the best men of his weight.
Harry Forbes had been fighting for season
after season without acquiring undisputed
right to being one Of the first class in his
division. He was given a chance here and
made good instantly. Hugh McPadden has
notchers until lately. He was tried out 10
cally and was not found wanting.
It is safe to say that had NcPadden been
other Chicago fighters. that he would stand
even higher in his list than does Benny or
the other cracks Of the City by the Lake;
as being a shifty boxer. And the comb!na-
ton is somewhat rare in the. ring, nova
days.
This thing Of failure to obtain a chance
has undoubtedly kept many a good fighter
In the background. Yet boxing clubs cannot
be blamed for refusing try-outs to aspiring
who have been persuaded into the belief
that they are champions, or who are willing
Of the losers end. 1t is doubtful If any cali
Ing has SO many unworthy members as the
pugilistic profession. This results in the
really good and deserving men often being
denied chances.
McPadden was credited with being an I'M
usually clever boxer when he came here.
clear of him. he had not that record of bat
Ties which secures matches on its produce
ton. Now. that he has defeated Sullivan
and drawn with McClelland, It is q signif-
can't fact that none Of the alleged cham
pions in his class want to meet him. Yang
ers manager stated hatiy that Hugh was
tackle.
Hugh must be given consideration from
enumerated. Jack McCieiiand is anxious
TO tight him again, and he may be brought
mere to settle their draw. Ed Smith. sport
ager of McPadden. and is willing to send
his man against the Pittsburg fighter for q
second trial. He may be congratulated on
nANlnP nnn M fha heat 49, T. - Hox $500
class in McPad6en.
Although Andy ,Tokerl and Harry Forbe.
Detroit. after having first accepted .he
proposition to appear at the West End Club |
OF %,s TINS t city, m. 1T r seems n rather doubtful
Michigan has set It's face against Champion |
ship contests once; it is difficult to see how |
1t can tolerate them now. |
The whole situation is a strange one IN >. |
pugilistic way, and 1t is difficult to explain |
the actions of the men. After agreeing to
articles for a bout before the Detroit Club, |
which will prevent the West End institu- |
u from paying further attention to the
bout cab be brought of In Detroit.
Then there is the attitude Of the men
m nnemhe, evsr . After ;, sadgenng Forbes for a
Tokel now announces hat he wants six |
weeks to train. The earliest date he would
to set the date back. This looks as IL the
men were somewhat afraid Of each other.
About the most plausible explanation IL |
ton. by their vacillating attitudes. hoping |
that the result will be a tremendous house. |
As stated some weeks ago In these columns,
Forbes alone. 1t is believed that he did
this, knowing that he was destined to de-
Feat. but hoping to make enough out OF the |
one bout to recpmpense him for his stay 4
and to furnish him with a roll to Ike back
Thav do,bf,srS h,I,.,,. Il
the various boxing clubs al their. feet in an
effort TO get the match. II this Is so, they '
Will be badly. left. With the stopping OF
boxing in Chicago. too many w~ell-known