The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-17

rs NEW DATE FOR
WlLLARD-MORAN BATTLE
Wire of Jones From Chicago That Champion Is Really
Ill Causes Observation-Disclosures League and
National Commission Meet Here To-day.

The ten round boxing match for the
worlds heavyweight championship be-
tween Jess Willard and Frank Moran
In Madison Square Garden has been
postponed from March 4 TO Saturday,
March rs. Tom Jones. manager Of the
champion. reported upon his arrival In
Chicago yesterday that such "A delay
wa absolutely necessary.
"Have Just arrived at Wizards home"
Jones wired Promoter Tex Richard.
""Postponement absolutely necessary.
Would not ask II II a~voidabie. We
will leave here for New York to finish
training Just as soon M willard is able
TO leave. Wall keep you posted from
time to time also when we leave"
h he had read the telegram Frank
Moran was satisfied to let the original
articles n for the March % date.
Jack Curley and Harry Pollok, who
had h Garden engaged for "A wrestling
match the night OF March 20, turned
the date over to Rickard.
Challenger In Good pc.
II Willard rallies quickly from his
indisposition the postponement should
prove beneficial TO him. II gives him
seventeen additional days for training
purposes. From all accounts he is not
In AZ good physical condition as the
challenger. who has been fighting fire.
quently. while the champion loafed.
Frank Moran. challenger for Jees
Willard's heavyweight championship
crown. arrived In this city from Sara
toga early yesterday morning. He came
from UP State to learn officially from
Richard whether II would be necessary
to postpone the match. Richard. upon
hearing from Tom Jones tina, Willard
was really III and unable to resume
training for y week or ten days. in
formed Moran that the latter was jus
tined by the articles to claim the $500
forfeit for appearance that Willard had
posted. This the P%ittsburger refused
to do.
III Willard is really sick and unable
to 60 on with the bout AS scheduled
March 5 I am satisfied with the two
weeks delay said Moran. 81 would
not take advantage Of a sick man ever
II 1t meant the worlds championship
for me. I am satisfied that ! car take
the measure OF Jess when he is hale
and hearty. II will inconvenience me
little to wait a couple OF weeks more
for the title"
Moran. who II the picture OF health
and high spirits. was accompanied by
his manager. Ike Dorgan. and his
trainer. Willie Lewis. Moran and Lewis
left last night for Pittsburg. where the
former will spend the rest OF the week
visiting his sister.
Prefers Ltfe In Cold Air.
According to present plans I shall
be back In White sulphur Springs
ready to take up light training again
by Monday or Tuesday" said Moran.
II md the rigorous outdoor life there
just suited TO my temperament. have
hardened myself wonderfully and put
on weight at the same time. an
sure ! have improved my speed.
Il shall remain in my amp near
Saratoga until about two weeks before
the big fight, say March 10. The last
week or ten days there I intend TO in
dulge in some light boxing and shadow
work. When ! come back to Dal Haw-
kins's for final preparation II will he
time TO indulge in the heavy boxing and
stiff road work. ] wan "A lot OF big
fellows to slam awe at me when !
get to Hawkins's. They cannot come
too big or too rugged. / intend to cut
loose at them and wish them to cut