The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-29
MUNRO's VICTORY MEETS
WITH GENERAL APPROVAL.
Followers of Pugilism Glad to VEL
come Possible Opponent for JEFF
fries-NOtes of the Ring.

Jack Munro's conceded advantage over
Tom Sharkey at the close of their bout
Saturday night has furnished the chief
topic of discussion in sporting circles for
the last twentyfour hours. 1t has even
overshadowed the Young Corbett- Sullivan
mill, set for tonight at San Francisco.
That a man Is in the field who seems
really able to argue with Jeffries is the
best bit of news heard in pugilistic circles
for many a long day. If the two get to-
gether once more. Munro will not lack
supporters.
In the last two days Munro has passed
from a joke TO a serious reality in tho
ring. In spite of his many supporters, the
vast mass of adherents OF pugilism per
sisted in considering him an accident. He
seems TO have shown that he must BE-
considered a factor.
Now. that the Miner can be considered
seriously in the ring, his chances are al
physical strength necessary. and that he
has gameness seems evidenced by the man
ner in which he w!thstood Sharkeys 5
rushes.
Moreover. he has that all-important
property, weight. Jack tipped the scales
at 1s6 pounds Saturday night He was
about his normal figure. at that This
will not give Jeffries the great advantage
over him he possessed when fighting Fitz-
simmons or Corbett. Even when meeting
Shark-y Jeffries had close to forty pounds
the better or the weight.
Jeffr1es weighed close to 20 pounds in
his last battle Twenty pounds Is a big ad-
vantage. but it has been overcome before
this In the heavyweight class. He seems
to be destined for n match with a man OF
rugged build and powerful frame. who has
worked his way to recognition in distinctly
creditable fashion
Munro still lacks experience. although
he has improved vastly since his bout with
Naher That he possesses generalship IL
evidenced by the manner In which he kept
his head and changed his style of fighting
to suit Sharkey's alterations In a rushing
Jack must receive all credit for his tran
sition from the humorous side OF pugilism
To his place amidst the stern realities of
the ring.
Martin Duffy and Harry Gilmore, Jr.
passed through the city yesterday on the
way back to Chicago after Duffy's battle
at Hot Springs He defeated Rube Ferns
in twenty rounds before Andy Mulligan's
club on that occasion and is said to have
shown good form throughout.
Speaking OF the affair yesterday. Gill
mors said:
Martin had him beaten early in the
fight. but Ferns came back ganely enough
right straight through. 1t was admitted
TO be one OF the fastest bouts seen a the
Springs in a long time. and the crowd
was yelling like mad all through the
closing rounds. Martin has been offered
DdllIe iHcit, iit Will
accept
Willie Fitzgerald. who has been train
ing with Jack Munro is due to reach this
city in the next few days. Fitzgerald
has announced that he would like a
chance at some good man of his own
weight before the local club and that he
is not particular who his opponent may
be.
Fitzgerald is a great friend Of Johnny
Regan and the two SPARED together con-
stantly while Regan was in the East re-
Gently. Johnny has been making arrange
ments for Fitzgerald TO work with him
when the latter reaches the city and
when Johnny has returned from his fight
with Clarence Forbes.
Regan departed for Kansas City late
Saturday evening. He will be back in the
city in the next few days.
Mike Scsreck Of Cincinnati and Tommy
Burns of PhiladeIphia fought elk rounds
to a draw last Saturday evening before
the Milwaukee Athletic Club.