The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-30
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The Fight GAME

London, Jan. 3O.--London has be-
come the mecca for half the big fight
ing men of the world. From Aus
tralia and America those of the glib
| fellows who have proved handy with
their fists have made the journey TO
this country to engage in what is likely
to prove one Of the biggest tourna-
ments that England has yet known.
The boom in boxing has not been
exaggerated, and II evidence Is re-
ouired Of this visit any afternoon or
evening to one of the many halls which
cater to the enthusiasts viii supply
more than sufficient proof
The boom is in large part due to
Hugh d. Mcintosh, the Australian pro-
moter, who in partnership with Jimmy
Britt, the ex-American champion, has
already put forward a series of con-
testg which are in themselves indica-
tive Of the fare to follow. In London
alone 1t is estimated that there are
nearly 10000 men, who are either d.
rectly or indirectly making living out
Of the boxing game.
Hold Matinee Bouts.
The majority OF the South London
week, while at the Ring, Kings hall
and Wonderland huge programmes are
arranged at least a couple of times a
week. In no instance are the prices
small, yet it is a remarkable fact that
on almost every occasion the places
are filed.
For the coming battles, however,
something will be attempted which
will be in the nature of a new intro
duction to England.
The Americans will bring with them
their own managers and sparring
partners, and it is the intention to es-
tablish number of training camps
which will be conducted on lines SINH
lar to those which became a FEATURE of
the preliminaries at Reno.
Small charges will be made for ad-
mission. In the afternoon the boxers
will go through a performance with
their partners, while each day bulle-
tins will be issued giving the weights
of the men and all the necessary de-
tails. People in general will be given
an excellent idea how present day box
ers get into shape for their big fights.
Boom Uncertain One.
That much money is at present be-
ing made may be taken for granted,
but there are two sides, for, as usual,
the number OF small fry greatly out
number those who have made repu-
tations.
In the smaller halls the participants
in the smaller bouts are engaged for
a few shillings, and as a rule they are
much more battered than the men in
fha hir hunts fnr tha hip Y1tYrsau The
anxiety of these youngsters to win
supplies an almost pathetic tale for
them as much as to the big men a de-
feat is Of consequence.
How long the boom will last is OF
course a matter of uncertainty, but
Il is at the moment much bigger than
the wrestling boom Of a few years
back. Crowded houses are the rule,
especially in the afternoons, but it is
a fact Of interest that in one or two
neighborhoods of London boxing has
not proved an attraction.
So far no attempt has been made to
stop the contests, but 1t would not
create surprise IL by and by some OBJ
iections were raised. 1t need only be
said, however, that the fights are In
variably conducted in an excellent
fashion, and at least in one case women
are especially invited and are provided
with reserved seats, which, in addition
are screened.
There is an absence OF brutality. the
majority OF the contests are distin-
guished by the extreme fairness Of the
men in the ring. and in many ways the
sport is conducted In much better