Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
THE PUGlLISTS.
CAREER OF
 MARVIN HART
Thoroughly American He Believes He Will Be the Next Champion of the World.

veranda Of his pretty home Wltn MrS Hart rocking gently in a wide wicker armchair Marvin Hart explained why he is going to be the real champion heavyweight of this country. Hart is no boaster; he has plenty of self-as- surance, but there does not seem to De an ounce of braggadocio in his make up. In speaking, the fighter is slngu- larly quiet, uses few gestures, slight movement of the open hand being all that he seems to require to emphasize his remarks.
 T am going to prove chat I am d new type of heavyweight fighter" he said simply, and I'm ready to meet all comers"-a gentle cough from Mrs Hart brought the correction-.except negroes, of course 1 shall draw the color line absolutely, but barring ne groes I'll fight any man living-yes. even Jeffries, if the public demands It.
 T am thoroughly American. My father. Samuel Hart, was born in Pennsylvania. and, until his 6eath in his 18th year. was noted for his strength and fearlessness. My moth- CT, native of Kentucky. was tall and muscular. She was more than 70 years old at her death. My ancestors were in the war of the revolution. still Oth- CTS of them helped preserve the union, and some of my near relatives were in the battle of San Juan Hill.
 At the age of F began punching bag filled with meal in order to harden my muscles. felt that 1 wanted to become professional fight. CT. I did not want to hurt anybody, but there existed in me a feeling that desired to excel in strength and show my superiority. l could whip any of the boys I ran with. and in wrestling I could handle larger lads than my self
 Occasionally I would hear about prize fight. and concluded that would try for prizes in this line if op- portunity ever offered made up my mind that I wanted to be top notcher. As I grew older I even took more interest in prize fighting, and l studied the champions as they devel- Oped. There was Sullivan. the son of Irish parents; Corbett's parents were Irish. and Fitzsimmons was born in England. Then came Jeffries an Ohioan by birth, but hailed as the wonder from California.
 "In the meantime had started upon my pugilistic career. I, felt confident that some day would realize my am bition to be the champion. am the first champion pugilist from the south. The east. west and north have had a surfeit of champions, but I am going to do my best to retain the heavy weight title. Being Kentuckian, the son of distinctly American parents and fighter. not a boxer. I feel as if I am Justified in styling myself new type of American heavyweight pu- gilist"
 Hart expects his next opponent to he Mike Schreck of Cincinnati. However, he is more anxious to meet Bob Fity- simmons. who was to have fought Schreck early last month at Salt Lake City. Hart is holding himself in read mess to fight anybody. and will soon leave for San Francisco.
 When asked to explain his confi- dence in his ability to whip the best men in the ring. Hart said:
 T desire to give every one of the good fighters credit. Sullivan, Cor bett. Fitzsimmons and Jeffries are all great pugilists. But here is one thing to consider-they have gone back. while I am coming forward.
 Youth counts. This must not be overlooked am not yet at my best I feel myself improving. I am hitting harder and faster. Jeffries was awk- ward at one time. I can take care of myself. Besides. have the physical and moral courage. the keynote to pueilist's success. Courage makes vic tory possible. self-confidence makes II easier.
 somehow. I take the fighting vital ify out of the men I fight. Few of them are any good after finish with them. The men Jeffries has whipped were never the same afterward- Ief- fries has passed the point of perfec- ton With all due respect Je6 will never be as good hereafter as he has been"
 Hart says he believes he is unlike most men fin the fighting game in ref erence to punishment He says a ' really hard blow affects him for only q few seconds. and causes him to ighr harder.
 When I first began fighting Hart ssid- T was willing to take punch 10 l deliver one The system is all right. 1 provided a man does not get hit m i vital spot. I keep away from most of | fhe dangerous wallops. which indi- cafes thst am becomine more eIevpr. |