Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-21
By T. S. ANDREWS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis. December 2O.-A
former captain of the oxford Universit,
Boxing Club of England has just pub
lished an admirable treatise on the game
wherein he touches upon matters that art
Of worldwide interest, a copy Of which
has just been received here. In a short
introduction Lord Lonsdale is made t.
say that there is no special blow which
IL properly delivered, puts man dowr
and out and that there is no such thing
as a Knockout" blow except the blow
that knocks OUT Exactly what his
lordship means by this sentence cannot
fathom, for, as any student of the boxing
game knows a blow on the chin only toe
frequently sends a boxer down for the
full count. The right cross-counter to the
Jaw is the only legitimate Knockout blow
though it not infrequently happens that a
boxer is incapacitated through a stifi
body blow.
In the latter case he rarely loses con-
seriousness and the punch does not rightly
como into the Knockout class. The physi-
ological explanation of the effects of q
punch on the chin has not been definitely
settled, but, according to this new writer
of boxing matters, the theory OF ProI Us
borne of Melbourne University, Australia,
is accepted by many medical students.
According to Dr. Osborne, a blow landing
on the Knockout point disturbs the fluids
in the semi-auricular channels, which are
the organs of equilibrium, and so causes
an immediate loss OF balance.
DR.. Osborne points out that the after ef-
~
and that the theory of temporary con-
cusslon Of the brain is no longer tenable
So that the arguments of the spoil sports
who insist that boxing Is both brutal and
dangerous can be safely put on one side as
absurd. The methods of instruction ad-
vanced by the captain are open to criti-
cism, especially as he argues somewhat
illogicaliy on the difference between the
amateur and professional style of boxing.
That there is a vast difference admits OF
no doubt, but that is no reason for adyo-
eating the beginner to cultivate the pre-
vailing amateur style. A youngster who
aspires to championship fame would do
Attell. Willie Richie or Jim Driscoll-to
name only three of the leading profess
sional stylists, and left the severe anna
teur exhibitions severely alone.
The passage Of laws regulating boxing
in several Of the states has had very
good effect on the game in LOCALITIES
where such laws have been passed For
instance in Cincinnati the city autnofi
ties there have turned the whole matter
over to the Jurisdiction of a commission.
The same plan is being considered a.
New Orleans. Now the officials or Co
lumbus, Ohio, have taken the matter up
and have turned the boxing end over 10
in that city, of when VIII
lard Stuart is chairman. COLUMBUS mas
always been a fairly good town TOT ooA-
ing, but, like many other cities, the pro-
moters were never sure of their GROUND
Mr.. Stuart has had wide experience IA
the boxing game and seems to be on the
right road in Columbus.
Mr.. Stuart, together with other ON
Gals there, has drawn up a new ao' VI
rules. profiting by those ALREADY In en-
istence in Wisconsin, New YORK anu
Montana. Speaking of the matter ths
other day. Mr. Stuart said: -,
I'VE have endeavored to protect 'ne
public at every angle, If such tnihs rs
possible. and you may rest assureu lna.
the clubs and boxers hereafter win Hol
find Columbus q spot in which TO picA
Cherries The good old days, "nen lney
could do as they pleased. are .ning VI
the past Can you imagine the Di.ter GUse
this will be for a few individuais. Inc
public has been faithful for years IN sup
porting the game and it is our lntentioh
that it will not be q case of sending the
lamb to slaughter any more me boxers
will have to live up to all the rules, and
theY Mn have to deliver the goods.