Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
CROWD ATTENDS
THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT IN
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

VI A~rNhpA eAHRNNA&A - 49, ----1 I
side crowd and took box seat
A novelty was introduced while the
crowd waited when a foghorn voiced |
singer led the crowd in Wake up |
America" Just before the big bout the
crowd was estimated at between $1,000 !
and $4,000. Hundreds were standing.
Several other would-be singers en-
deavored vainly to attract attention
but the crowd hooted and yelled and
enjoyed itself.
An alleged artist gave a whistllng
solo in which the entire crowd Joined
hilariously and nearly blew the roof
off the garden. The crowd was 20
pleased with its own performance that
it insisted on an encore.
BY 9:25 there were many persons
crowding around in the aisles and
much confusion. Tex Richard appear
ed at the ring side in a tuxedo coat
with a large expanse Of boiled shirt
bosom. He wore a new derby hat and
seemed to be enjoying himself. meeting
his friends.
Attendance over 1900.
The management announced that the
receipts in round numbers were $3.50,
900 and that the attendance ran
slightly over $4,000. It was stated that
| IL would be several hours before abb
solutely accurate figures could be Civ
en-.
The New York public demonstrated
that it likes Tex Richard and was glad
| that he had come to town to take its
money. He was very polite and was in
a fine humor.
At 935, despite solemn promises Of
fetal Announcer Joe Humphrey was
the only occupant of the ring and had
not begun the usual round OF introduce
lions of celebrities. There was no
sign Of the fighters as yet.
| 1t was said that Willard had insisted
1 that the ropes be very tight. Several
workmen went to the corners and
frightened up the three ropes, reinforc-
ing them.
] The floor Of the ring seemed none
too steady during the preliminaries,
but the management assured that it
was absolutely danger proof.
Willard entered the hall at $40
o'clock. He sprang upon the side of
the ring, placed his hands on the
ropes and vaulted in. He wore a long
green dressing gown and lowered over
the photographers who flocked into the
ring. They posed the champion along
side his manager, Tom Jones, who was
dressed in nobby Norfolk.
Moran entered the ring at s.H
o'clock and received a much louder
line Of cheer than Willard. He climb
ed through the ropes win a smile and
walked across to Willard to shake
hands.
Fighters Pose Together.
The fighters took off their dressing
gowns and posed together, shaking
hands for the photographers.
Wizards seconds were announced as
Tom Jones, Walter Monahan and Jack
Hempl. Moran was seconded by
Willie Lewis, Frank Kendall, Battler
Madden and Bill McKinnef.
Moran seemed to be perfectly at
ease and smiled as he talked to the
crowd at the ring side. Willard also
was smiling, apparently at ease.
The mercury lights made the men
look greenish and rather sick1y, but
they appeared in fine condition. Harry
Weiss was announced as official time
keeper. Charley White refereed.
Jim Corbett was introduced to the
crowd and was given a big reception.
He walked over and shook hands with
Moran and then did the same with
Willard.
Next Announcer Humphreys intro
duced Bob Fitzsimmons who Chamber
Ell into the ring in full dress and stood
along side Corbett, who wore soft
collar The two former champions
joshed each other and Fitz made pass
: at Jim to the delight of the crowd. Kid
Mccoy was next introduced
The crowd had held its real demon
stration, however. for Old John L. Sui
Ivan. gray haired and grinning as he
: climbed into the ring and doffed q soft
: grey hat. He walked rather heavily
across from one fighter to the other
The ring then had one champion and
three former worlds heavyweight
champions. not to mention the mosi
prominent challenger.
Humphrey then introduced Te1
I Richard who was given a big hand.
The fighters by this time had beer
2 sitting calmly in their corners for II
. minutes. Referee Charlie White climb
! ed into the ring, peeled Off his coat
] vest and hat and tossed them to his
! friends. He wore a soft shirt and 3
E bright blue four-in hand tie. JACK
: Skelley Of Yonlxers was introduced al
: /! alternate referee.
The weights were announced as.
1-oran, 201lS pounds; Willard, 25s1z
both In full ring costume
The men. after inspecting theil
gloves fitted them on while Hum.
phrey finished his peroration.
Moran sat still as he was introduced
4 but Willard rose and bowed grace.
fully"
The principals were called to thu
center Of the ring and given final in.
: structions by Referee White. Willart
! seemed full head taller than Moran
who looked like boy beside him. vii.
lard appeared fat about the waistIine
Time called at 9.57.
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