The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-24
PROTECTION PROVIDED

Inere was some dlff1culty Tn providing suitable accommodations in the garden for moving picture machines. It finally was decided to place them on a platform which will be suspended from the second balcony in such a way as not to interfere with the view of the ring by persons in the seats underneath.
 Some doubt appears to exist in the camps of both Willard and Moran regard ing the rules under which the bout will be fought. There has been considerable talk about hitting in the clinches and in the break-away. A study of the contracts that the principals signed shows clearly, however, that the bout is to be con- ducted under the rules of the New York state athletic commission.
 This code differs widely from the Mar quis of Queensbury rules, which are the standard of both boxing and prize fight ing the world around. The Queensbury rules do not restrain boxer from punch ing an opponent at any time during a clinch and it is understood that the prin- cipals must protect themselves at all times, but in clinches and in the break aways
 NO HITTING IN BREAKS
 The rules of the New York state ath- letic commission, on the other hand, dis tinctly provide that there shall be no hitting in the breaks. The regulations covering these points are as follows:
 'The kidney punch or blow shall be forbidden in all contests
 "The backhand punch or blow is also forbidden. The contestants shall break clean and shall not strike 8 blow while breaking from clinches. Contestants must not hold and hit. Butting with the head or shoulders, wrestling or clinching or illegal use of elbows shall not be allowed. There shall be no un- sportsmanlike conduct on the part of the contestants. This shall include the use of abusive or insulting language''
 The commission has announced that these rules must be strictly observed and that the referee, Charley White will be instructed to see that they are obeyed. White has not as yet conferred with either of the principals, and is not likely to see them until he enters the ring to officiate. There is consid- erable difference of opinion as to which of the two heavyweights will be the more handicapped by the observance or these rules. Each man can hit hard and quickly if given an opening either in clinch or on the breakaway. FIVE PRELIMINARIES PLANNED
 Another edit that has caused a furry in the camp of the promoters is the one promulgated by the commission that there must be at least three four round. one six-round and one 1O-round preliminary bout put on before the hi fellows enter the ring. It was stated here tonight that if this order was compiled with 1t Is likely the first of the preliminaries will be put on as early as 6:3O D. m This will clear the way for the semi-fina1 between Bat ting Levinsky and Jim Savage at S:30 and Willard and Moran will enter the ring one hour later in accordance with the original schedule
 Under this plan there will be almost continuous boxing from early in the evening until the finish of the bout between the two big contestants Many or the spectators are expected to reach their seats very early, for the idea is prevalent that there will be such a great crowd around Madison Suuara Garden that it will be difficult for ticket holders to reach the entrances Elaborate arrangements are being made by the police and fire departments to handle the throngs both inside and outside the big building.
 PLACE FOR MOVIE CAMERAS
 Outside the garden there will be 200 uniformed patrolmen under an inspect- or directing street and sidewalk traffic rom broadWay' the subway. surface lines and other arteries of travel Tn- side the garden will be stationed SO detectives in civilian dress under Sec ond Deputy Police Commissioner Wood This is the largest number of men as- signed to handle fight in this city since the days of the old Horton box ing law, when 1t was not unusual for 500 uniformed patrolmen to crowd into the garden to witness bouts. Under the present statutes policemen in uniform are not permitted inside unless called upon for aid by the management.
 The fire department announced that 1t will have on hand IT men in uniform who will be prepared to back up the management in a plan to keep the spectators from smoking.
 The department expects 12,OO0 per- sons in the garden and will limit the number of persons standing to about 1000. all on the main floors. Aisles, entrances and exits will be closely