The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-15

Three experts on physical condition
watched Jess willard toll through his
hour and more Of indoor train
ing at the Pioneer Sporting Club y~ester-
day afternoon and at the end gave a
most favorable verdict. The Judges were
Bin Brown. George Bothner and Ted
Lewis.
Bothner. for many years lightweight
catch as catch a champion. who IL
as well posted IN things pertaining TO
the manly art as those Of the mat, said I:
II read In this mornings L that Mike
Donovan spoke we'll Of the condition OF
willard and after watching Jess In ac-
ton I must confess that Mike did not
~xaggera,e a bit. The champions box
ing In much better than I hoped to see.
He is a faster man than ! expected to
find His strength Is simply wonderful.
| watched him closely In his tussle with
Hussane. The Turk is a mighty for
midable man on the mat. ] can tell you.
but In Wizards hands he looked like
a lightweight. OF course these men
only tested their strength in the scuf-
fling.
"lt is impossible" Bothner continued,
"to get a line on any boxer In the gym
nasium because u fellow does not let
himself out the same as in a real fight.
He IL less aggressive on attack and
more careless ou defence. From what
willard showed against his three spar
rms partners he IL not only fast enough
with his hands but also OH his feet TO
take care ~ himself In a championship
fight In other words. ] believe he
knows o to protect himself. Moran
viii find "a mighty good big man In
front of him one who should nav all
the benefit OF natural advantages. To
me willard sizes up like a fellow capable
of pla wing his advantages TO the limit.
Brow Also Enthusiastic.
Iiil brown wa quite as enthusiastic.
With "A dele CATION ~ newspaper men
he waited on willard In the dressing
room while the handlers rubbed the
champion. Brown appeared even moro
impressed with willard stripped than
when the titl-ho,der was going through
his stunts in heavy underwear and ring
COSTUME. Bili explored tho abdominal
regions with his eNper; fingers.
In fine shape" was the verdict We'll
muscled and hard. 4 fellow his size,
Of curse. should not be SO trim In the
waist a. a smaller man Loses his
strength when too finely drawn EN-
ceilcnt" concluded the laconic Mr.
Brown. To show how we'll conditioned
his m!dsection really wa willard
drnmmed away At IL with both brawny
fists.
Take il from me- said Ted Lewis
wnile Willard was sparr.ns with waite;
Muuihau. that big fellow Is no slourh
wish hH fists. He Is the tastes, DIS
fe. low | have seen. a.. uses his wonder.
ful reach To grea: advantage IN blocking
, lis arms are SO long that ne can cover
his stomach with his elbows, while he
projects MS ,niu with his m.'ts. Au'
h.. can come oSt Of Al cover Win 4 stat
~ either hand that should fittt'n a two
hundred pouirser. Any fellow who gets
! close enough to hit Willard leaves him
self ortn 20 y mighty wailop for ther,
the advantage Is all in Jess favor That
fellow is "A really great champion or
am mistaken. .
1t should be a grand battle Franz
Moran is II much better figh'cr tina he
! IA. ever been credited with being. lie
+ as tough and hardy rs they come III
his weight willard nil n'vc 20 cal
into play .y.'y ounce ~ weight an
apply 1t p~op"rly TO register a kno'Eou
IN ten rounds