The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-06
WON'T PERMIT FIGHTS
Governors Of Many States OPP
posed to Pugilistic Contests.
No Place Where the COrbett-Jackson
Affair Can Be pulled OFF, Without
Violating the Law.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 5.-The
Springfield Union publishes replies from
thirty-seven Governors of States to the
questions:
First-What law or laws, prohibitive or
restrictive are on the statute books of your
state relative to prize fighting, or so-called
glove contests?
Second-Would you permit the Corbett-
jackson fight to take place in your State?
The replies of the Governors and the stat
utes relative to prize fighting are briefly
summarized as follows:
AIabama-Governor Jones will not permit
the Corbett-Jackson fight. Prize fighting is
a State prison offense.
Arkansas-Governor Fishback says 'tNo."
Prize fights are prohibited by law.
acknowledgements Markham will en-
force the laws. Prize fighting is felony.
Colorado-Governor Waite says: I'VE do
not cross bridges till we come to them.
Prize fighting is a felony"
Delaware-Governor Reynolds says in his
State pugilism can be punished only as as
Florida-Goverrior Mitchell says: 'Tt is
din-cuit 10 answer this question. a judge
OF this State tied the hands of the execu-
tive whether rightfully ii is not necessary
to State) and the Corbett- Mitchell fight took
place. This fact, however, i will state: am
convinced that 1t Is the intention OF the
parties intereste'i to have the Corbett-Jack-
son fight come off in Florida. The Legisla-
ture will be called together at once, and
feel assured that body will make prize
fighting impossible in this State
Georgia-Goyernor Northen says NO."
but does not cite the statute.
Prize fighting is a State prison Offense.
llinois-Attorney-g Maloney an
swers for Governor Altgeld: Prize fight
ing is a State prison offenSe."
Indiana-Governor Matthews says: I'VE
have law against prize lighting but 1t is
very unsatisfactory and difficult TO lead to
conviction. am satisfied that the next Leg
islature will meet the necessity and enact
such laws as will fully cover the ground
and render ii dangerous and impossible to
hold such contests within the State; | will
not permit the Corbett-Jackson fight"
loSa-GOvernor jackson says legislation
is pending, and to the second question
MISUNDERSTANDING Brown says; "No;
law prevents as we'll as prohibits
Massac acknowledgements Greenhalge says:
mo; prize fighting is a State prison Of
fense.
strict.
Minnesota-Governor Nelson declines 10
answer until a decision is necessary. The
law is very strict
Mississppi-Governor Stone refuses to re-
ply. The law is preventive as well as
prohibitive.
Missouri-Governor Stone gives the law
which makes prize fighting in that State
prison ofIense, and lets the law speak
Montana--Governor Richards is opposed
TO prize fighting which is a felony
Observation-Disclosures Grouse would enforce
the law; Penalty for prize fighting is the
HCliiltAlldIy
acknowledgements Colcord says: NO"
Prize fighting is prohibited.
North Carolina-Governor Carr would not
allow the Corbett-Jackson fight TO take
place in his State. Prize fighting is in vio-
lation of the statute
North Dakota-Governor Shortridge says
mo" Law prevents.
Ohio-Governor Mckinley does not COM
nit himself. Law Furnishes by imprison-
ment and fine.
Rhode Island-Governor Brown would do
all in his power TO prevent the Corbett-
Jackson match. The penalty for prize
fighting is very severe.
South CarOlina-GOvernor Tillman says
mo Prize fighting is a penitentiary Of
fense in his State.
South Dakota-Governor Sheldon will
use all the power of his office to prevent
a fight.
Texas-The Constitution requires Gov
Hogg to see that the laws faithfully
executed. Prize fighting and bull fighting
are felonies.
Washington-GOvernor McGraw would
not permit the COrbett-Jackson fight The
law prohibits prize fights.
West Nirginia-Governor MacCorkle says:
NO prize fight will be allowed in the
State" Prize fighting is felony.