Evening star., 1911-08-30
MUST FIGHT CLEAN
Brown and Wells to Live Up to
Rules Tonight.
REFEREE TO ENFORCE THEM
Both Men in Fine Trim and Con-
fident-Partisans Figure
the Result. ~,
REFEREE TO ENFORCE THEM
Special Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK, August 3O-Referee
Charley White and physician paid visits
to Knockout Brown and Matt Wells at
their respective training quarters yester-
day. Whites object was to instruct
these crack lightweight boxers as to the
Interpretation of the Queensberry rules
Madison Square Garden tonight The
physician. under instructions from the
state athletic commission, made a
thorough examination of the boxers and
reported that they were in perfect health.
Referee White informed Brown and Wells
that he intended to enforce the rules to
the letter. He said that he would not
permit unnecessary clinching, wrestling
holding and hitting or any form Of unfair
fighting. He made it plain that when
clinched the men should break clean
when so ordered and should protect them
selves on the breakaway.
Il don't want to step between you at
all" declared White. ''and l won't have
to If you break quickly. but If l find
that I've got to tear you apart by main
strength l will issue one warning to the
offender. and if that does no good / will
disqualify him. All ask is fair, stand
up boxing match which will decide the
better man perhaps and which will show
the public how the sport can be properly
conducted
Brown assured Referee White that he
would cause no trouble. He said he never
clinched much, anyway, and preferred to
stand up for good smuggling bee. He
declared that if the English champion
the scrap would satisfy everybody. Wells,
when interviewed by White, readily
agreed to box cleanly. He said that he
never boxed any other way. and seemed
we'll pleased when he learned that the
rules would be strictly adhered to. Wells
stripped for his physical examination in
great condition. He has worked diligently
for three weeks and has gradually scaled
down in weight, until yesterday he said
he was trifie under 1913 pounds. He
didn't get on the weighing machine. but
he stated confidently that when 1t is nee
essary to make 1S3-at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon-he will have no trouble at all.
Wells a Hebrew.
Wells is a Hebrew. He holds the light
weight championship of Great Britain
and is temporary owner Of the ten-thou-
sand dollar Lord Lonsdale belt which he
received last spring when he defeated
Freddie Welsh on points at the National
Sporting Club of London. In appearance
the Englishman is rather short, with
broad shoulders and back. sturdy legs
and medium reach. He shows a high
forehead, prominent cheekbones eyes set
a trifle back under protecting brows and
perfect teeth. Because of the black hair
that covers his chest, back and arms he
is called the grizzly bear"
In fighting ability Wells does not show
fiashy skill He isn't a sensational boxer
with lots OF frills and dazzling speed. He
Is cool, deliberate, cautious, always trying
to make the other fellow Lead, SO that he
can counter with heavy jabs or hooks.
Wells will not be compelled to make
Brown lead. however,-for the little East
Side Dutchman can fight no other way.
So the English champion will probably
confine his blows to short smashes as
Brown comes tearing In wide open.
Brown Is a pugilistic enigma. He
doesn't profess to be a great boxer. He
cares nothing for looking-glass. tactics.
1t Is just a case Of rushing in with ir-
resistible power and slugging that few
second raters have been able to stand be-
fore But Brown, In spite Of his nick
name X. O.. has never fioored such men
as Woigast. Hogan. Pal Moore; Young
Sammy Smith and others? 1t is admitted
that he can hit. but he hasn't stopped a
good lightweight except Tommy Murphy,
and the latter's sudden nap was said to
| be due to sharp practice. Brown. how
ever. has bested practically all coners by
| his awkward Overwhelming style of mill
| ing, which can be kept up at top speed
| for ten rounds at least.