The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-02

Following are the new rules, accor1-
ing to which all contests under the au-
specs of the American Athletic Promot
erS Protective association shall be he'd:
All bouts to take place in a TWEEN
ty-four-f foot ring, or as near that size as
practicable.
2-Each round to continue three
minutes with one minute of rest at IS
conclusion No spikes or springs to lie
worn in shoes.
3-GlOveS to De five ounces in weight
and furnished by the club In case of a
glove coming off or becoming torn he
referee must call time and replace the
glove in manner satisfactory to himself
and the principals. Gloves must not be
twisted nor broken
Each contestant shall be at
tended by three assistants and no more.
assisting their principals while in his cor
ner between rounds.
5-No one to be permitted within
the ring during the progress Of the bout
except the referee and the contestants,
and the contestants, referee and seconds
shall not confer previous to or during
the bout
6-When the contestant has fallen
to the ring floor through the medium Of
a blow or weakness he must arise, un2S-
sisted. within period of ten seconds.
His opponent must meanwhile retire TO
his own corner. and not resume fighting
until the fallen man has regained lis
feet. Should the latter fail to rec Om-
mence the battle within the specified ten
tory to the other contestant When
contestant is on the floor the count shall
be made by the official timer Of the club,
either from an electric clock or his watch.
He shall call off each second by striking
the gong.
IA contestant on one knee, or
hanging on the ropes in a helpless cOndt-
tion with his toes off the floor, shall be
considered down, and if struck while in
that position must be awarded the Ge
cison by the referee.
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the referee shall award his decision 10
the contestant who at the time of the
Stoppage has had a. GdEGntage in points
9-The referee shall award his decision
to the nOn-Offending contestant in the
following cases:
(a) If a second or any other person
than the referee enter the ring during
the progress of the bout.
(b) If a contestant Intentionally or
otherwise strikes his opponent while the
latter is on one knee or hanging on the
ropes with both feet off the ground.
(c) If contestant after three warnings
drops to the floor without being hit.
I'D If contestant strikes his opponent
below the belt.
(e) If a contestant deliberately wreS-
Ties an opponent to the floor.
81 If a contestant clinches an oppo-
nent three times after warning by the
referee.
Cg) If a contestant places any improper
substance on his gloves or body.
th) If after one warning by the refer &c
q second throws water on a principal
during the progress of a fight.
ID If, after three warnings by the ref-
cree, second INDUCES in irritating, of
fensive or prOfane remarks to the oppos-
ing boxer
% If a contestant butts with the head
bites. gouges, kicks or deliberately falls
on an opponent.
(lI) If a contestant rougbs an opponent
on the ropes after three warnings by the
referee.
% If a contestant strikes his opponent
after the bell has sounded for the end
OF a round.
(m) If a contestant after three warn
ings. strikes except when both hands are
(n) If contestant after three warnings
continues to hug and clinch an oppO-
nent.
Coz If a contestant in the oninion OF
the referee, deliberately drops to the floor
TO draw foul blow from his opponent
Np) IT alter three warnings a contest
ant strikes with the heel of the glove
uses the elbows or shoulders on oppo-
10-When in the referees judgment a
contestant has proven superiority over
bis opponent the official may bring the
bout to a close and award the decision
TO the man VINO has had the better Of the
contest
11-When a contestant has been knocked
down or fallen to the floor through weak <
ness, it shall be the duty of the official
1mekeeper 10 begin a count over the
fallen man, who. if he fails to rise within
the stated period, shall be declared knock
ed out.
12-When the seconds Of a contestant
become convinced that their principal is
practically beaten, they NAV bring the
feat by throwing a sponge into the ring
1S-ln the event of any interference
from any outside source whatever, it
shall be the duty of the referee to award