New-York tribune., 1916-02-19

Like the editorial writer OF "The
Oshkosh Bugle." the Boxing Commis-
sior seems to "view with alarm" the
coming willard Moran fight. The
commission has civic conscience, OF
something like that. We hear that i
is appalled, at the thought OF the dear
public being bunked by the two guile
less gladiators.
Now, a. a matter of fact, the law
does not permit the kind OF contest
which the dear public wants TO see and
which the B. c. declares that II is
anxious to have the public see. The
prospective spectators are hopeful 81
seeing real. stand-up, slashing night.
The license under which the affair is
10 be given perm Is only boxing con-
test.
II might be interesting to see just
what the Boxing Commission could or
would do if the members of that BODY
found that Willard and Moran had not
earnestly endeavored TO fatten each
other. The unreasonable law only al
lows them to exhibit. They might as
sert that ten rounds of dancing con-
stituted an exhibition and sue ior
their dough if the commission tired
to hold it out on them. u,r
Personally, we believe that both VII
lard and Moran will violate the letter
of the law TO the satisfaction oil all
present. The heavyweight title IS
bringing Willard very niity income.
Possession of that title would bring
Frank Moran mu h larger income:
Consequently, willard, on the plan OF
safety first. will put Moran out OF the
way as quickly as possible. Also, II
Moran sees chance to win that nght
in a hurry he is going 10 DO IT.
II seems TO US that the Boxing Com
mission has very little to worry about
on this score. However, 1t is Always
q relief to know that the civic con-.
science of the lads is wide awake and
that their affection and concern ior lhe
public are so strong.
Reports on the condition Of Jess
Willard, the pale and emaciated hypo-
chondriac of Chicago, were reassurlng
Yesterday. The interesting Invalid Is
doing his road work by keeping MS ieet
in hot mustard baths.
Rickard and McCracken are gong
ahead with their arrangements for the
show. Those who have from three 10
twenty-five bones TO invest IN adVane-
ing the manly art can kiss the money
goodby on Monday. Tex Rickard re
ports that there has been rush for
the twenty-five buck seats, mostly
from ladies and their escorts.
A separate section will be set aslde
for the feminine fans. The plan OF the
promoters is TO arrange sort OF dia-
mond horseshoe for this class OF pa
tronage As a precautionary measure
the regular patrons of the Garden Will
be frisked for nippers and other tools
which might be used for the gathering
of diamonds and other precious stones.
This measure has been deemed neces-
sary since Joe Humphries was nicked
for a gold watch. The promoters figure
that if one Of the boys would touch
Joseph there is no telling what one
or more Of them would do TO total
strangers.
That Astounding Andre Anderson
meets the California Comedian. Willie
Meehan. at the Fairmont tonight.
Jimmie Johnston insists that Andre Will
be a great fighter some day. But then,
James, despite the fact that he is an
astute business man, is also something
of dreamer. You know that James
once suspected Boer Rodel of being a
fighter, and il took the Boer several
years to convince the silent one that
he was absolutely innocent Of the
charge.
Following the policy OF keeping the
lad at work, as he did with Kid Lewis,
Johnston has Andre signed up with
Jim Stewart at Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Andres first task is TO clean out the
inmates Of the Old Peoples Home.
When he has slowed away the last OF
the aged ones Jimmie Johnston will
take long breath and match him with
live one.
The selection of Joe Humphries as
Official announcer OF the big fight is
universally commended. We have al
ways admired joseph because Of his
fearless attitude toward the English
language. He has often made US blush
az our timidity toward words with
which We were only slightly acquainted
You can take any old word from the
dictionary and put il face'to face with
Joseph Tie will ask no time 20 train.
but will wade right in at the stranger
Again. Mr. Humphries possesses the
voice Of sea lion calling 10 his mate
in the distant Golden Gate. Il also
suggests the power Of a calliope in
good voice. Moreover. Mr.. Humphries