The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-11
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It has been thrust on al raforeas
myseif among them, to inquire Of the
PRINCIPALS whether they choose to hit In
clinches with one arm free and also on
preakgways. Invariably the principals
ngfeed not 10 hit ill clnches, or OH
brea lsaways. but they generally forget
all about their agreement and rrcuuent-
ly violate it. iS,''
RMS. thcn, causes not only their sec
onus but the spectators to cry "foul'
every time Il blow Is delivered in =,
clnch or on Il brealsaway, ana causes,
much trouble and argument. IT also
makes the duties of q referee arduous
and disaErceable and keeps him con
tinually In hot water. Furthermore. It
gives the referee 1n opportunity to de-
eide n contest on n technical foul, which
Is generally unsatisfactory to everybody
concerned.
MAY HlTIN CLINCHEs.
Neither of you. I am sure, desire to
WIN the coming contest on q. technical
tonl. ana to iHo.d any such contingency.
through hitting in clinchcs with q free
urn m ana breakaways, ! will rule.
Ihut you be permitted to hit In
c.lnches with one arm free and also on
breakaways. With this interpr citation
or this rule announced q week before
the contest you w.ll both have time to
practice should either Of you bes caught t
| Off your guard.
Pivot blows, missing with either hand
| and whipping back with the elbow,
meeting an opponent with or deliberate-
| ~ striking him with the elbow or knees,
are barred and will be considered foul.
should any OF the above blows have any
material effect on the result of the con-
| Test ! shall use my Judgment accord :
lngly. Should any Of the seconds Of the
principals enter the ring during a round
| 10 render any assistance to the fighters
or prevent them from committing II
foul, or TO throw water on them, 1t shall
Conching by seconds during the
rounds Is objectionable TO everybody
| and Is apt to create discortl ana nrg,1-
ment. Both OF you have undoubtedly
| mapped out your plans OF attack and de-
Tense. and need no advice from your re-
| spectivc seconds. The latter will, there
| fore, refrain from making any comment
during the contest. l5E @ Ef
! Trivial fouls may be unintentionally
committed by either Of you, but unless
| they have direct bearing on the result
| they will be overlooked by me in my dis
| cretlon. .s: rs.
| This. believe, covers all the Import
| ant points. Both of you are thoroughly
acquainted With the Marquis Of Queens:
| berry rules not touched upon by ME. and
hope to see you both live strictly up to
| them.
| With fair field, no favors, no pre-
| JUDGES, l remain,
Very truly yours,
GEORGE SII,E1, REFEREE.
FItzsimmons was tile first 10 receive
| his copy. Under the advice Of Martin
Julian he declined to say word.
The less you say now, Bob, the less
you may have to regret" was Julian's
advice
TIME FOR TALK.
! There's time enough 10 discuss this
matter before next Wednesday, Speak
ing for FitZsimmons and myself, Pm
not prepared to say that the rules please
us, but do not wish It understood that
| they are not entirely satisfactory. We
have everything at stake In this fight
| and I will not take the chance OF injur-
| ing Bobs prospects by jumping at con-
| ClnsionS too hastily. He will come out
with an expression within II day afteS
we have thought the situation over
| carefully"
| 1t was evident from Julinn's manner
that he intended probing the wood-plle
| carefully for "niggers" before making
| UP Ills mind. FItZsmmons took his
| situation gravcly and never opened his
mouth
| When Corhett's letter was placed in
| his hands he retired to q quiet corner
| and perused 1t thoughtfuly.
| Il think I'd better sleep on this Tie
| concluded. before giving out my opin=
| Ion. always respected Sller's judg
mcnt and do so now, but you cannot
| tell what holes you may find In Il thing
| until YOU look 1t over carefully. I want
| to handle this matter myself. so that
| | may thoroughly understand it. De
| laney, White and I will read thc letter
| over tonight and go through every
| clause piece-meal. Just now l would
| rather be excused from making any
comment on It. All I want IS an even
| break and we are certain to get it from
| Sler. It's best, though. that we should
have a clear understanding of the rules
| beforehand"