The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
NEW BLACK Demon !. J.
OUT With CHALLENGE
Name Is George Gunther and He
Is Dubbed Melbourne
Kangaroo.

New York June 30.-There g a. new
black demon in the field and he comes
from the antipodes, where he was
known as the ''Melbourne Kangaroo. -
His name is George Gunther and in the
short, time he has been in America he
has done things that entitle him to the
sincere respect Of all the men in his
class. He is a peculiar fellow. in re-
gard to weight, being perfectly willing
to 100 pounds, and Joe Cans is not
barred from the list. In respect to
avordupois Gunther resembles another
noted man who began his ,aghting
career in Australia. Fitzsi1nmons
once made 1902 pounds when he beat
Jack Dempsey for the middleweiqht
title, and later he fought Jeffries For
the heavyweight honors when the boil
ermaker weighed trifle over 2ls
pounds. -, p5of." ~, e -
Gunther is built on the wirya planyof
the Cornishman,- with very large chest
development and consequent fine ca
paclty for breathing operations That
is also pleasing characteristic of the
physical makeup Of Fitzsimmons. But
It is in the matter Of performance that
Gunther challenges attention. He has
not mad many chances to show his abil-
lty. because there is no frantic rush on
the part Of the men in his class to sign
articles with smoky, complexioned
scrapper. But ne has met two Of, the
best men in his class, and the result of
the encounters proved beyond doubt
that he is one of the best men that has
come to the center in a long time.
Both Of these tryouts took place late
last winter, and in both Gunther ac-
quilted himself in q manner to arouse
the curiosity If not the fear Of the
other men in his division. = -.
His first opponent was Larry Temple,
PACK whlrlWlnd who, is regarded as
has laid many an asp phd wh 6o3e wa o%p
rms encounter took place at Beaver
Falls, Pa, shortly after the new year
began, and after thirteen, rounds of
milling Gunther had his man on the
ropes in a helpless condition. This
achievement on the part Of Gunther
brought him sharply to the attention
of all the men in his class, whereupon
several white scrappers precipitately
drew the color line.
. 2 Kept Away From Him.
There were not many of the dark
have, much, to do with the Kangaroo.
but ne finally got match with Jack
and Joe Cans do not seem anxious ~
clash: In fact, there are many who
assert that Blackburn is the best light
weight in the country today, and That
Cans hackers can get all the wagers
they, desire if those two fighters ever
meet in the ring. = = -.
The bout between Blackburn and
Gunther took place at New Castle, Pa.
on Jan. 81 last. It was limited to ten
rounds and proved to be the best glove
bout seen in that town or anywhere
else for many month. Attic Guntier
knew he was confronted by one of the,
best men in the ring, still he did not
show the slightest fear and waded IN
with the greatest courage. He was
the aggressofS from the first pono In tbs
last, and while Blackburn showed
superior ring generalship in AVOIDING
the heavy shots of the Australian ang
managed to Go damage with ,jabs and
hooks. still the Kangaroo was rushing
and swinging furiously at the close,
ana oy MS aggressiveness earned the
referee s decision Of drawn battle. It
stands TO. reason that a man who can
go. ten rounds; with Joe Blackburn
must necessarily be a good performer
and That he will be heard from in fu.
ture. -ss 80. : - :
1Gunther is under the management Of
yy,o?sePh Edmonston, who had charge Of
fltzslmmons few years ago, and Ed
monston says he will match his man
against anyone in the world at from
l39 to 100 pounds. Here is tine OBJ
portunlty for any man who seeks to
acquire fame in the roped arena.