Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
OFFICIAL ARMY
BOXING RULES

codifed to govern contests among the mil
lion and half men in training have
been issued by war Department Commits
SION on Training Camp Activities The
new code differs radically from the regu-
datlons commonly in use for he last ten
or ffteen years and resembles more par
ticulariy the Marquis Of Queensberry
rules which laid stress on fast, clever
lighting. Greater credit is given to the
1 boxer who Is aggr -ssive in spite Of pun
iahment than to The one who covers up or
, clinches.
"A million and half men Of the new
army are being taught to box says DR..
Joseph f. Baycroft, head of the Athletic
Division Of the Commission because it
develops in them those qualities of alert
ness and psgnacity which make them
better bayonet fighters. Success in bay
QHet lighting depends upon aggressive
determination and a tack even more than
upon skill. Boxing develops this aggress-
tVeuesg in offeuse. A fierce attacking for
ward action bayonet charge means a 9S
per cent. quota Of fighting men returned
! 70 safety. That is one important reason
why the new boxing rules set high pre-
MUM upon offensive rather than on de-
fensive fighting"
J All back stepping covering up and
purely defensive work are discouraged uu-
der the army boxing rules and each con-
testant is made subject to penalty for
such work This latter recommendation
+ IS direct departure from the accepted
standard Of ring strategy which puts
premium on purely defensive tactics.
] Under the new rules a total Of six blows
GohstllIte ne ground plan Of tne boxing
program. The maintenance Of such
at I o. p.oWs must pc taken INTO con
/ THE value OF attack cannot be over
estimated and should be considered
prime factor in the alloting Of points" it
/ is stipulated.
! Under the army rules the referee Is
shorn Of much power Many Of his ac-
I i've functions have been delegated to two
judges. each OF whom is assisted by a
4 clerk, Fouls are clearly defined and are
within the Jurisdiction Of the referee who
/ may disqualfy Immediately any contest
/ ant for attempted unsportsmanke tao
! tlE5 Downs are united TO the standard
- ~ ~ 80, s',yil'l7, 70 saiIs iasL asll0h me
lthe ltinll per round mas been MADE min
{ - -, it'2,fa9 o. minutes lot novice bouts
/ l3ui iouHoe wlH pc p1Aed except ~ tne
| 49, o. aiVlslohal championship contests
"i-tAH may lUl s!@ louildS.
| The big contribution of boxing to milf
| tary training is to develop in men, the
willingness and ability to fight at close
range, It's purpose rs to teach soldiers to
! give and take punishment There is
/ close relation in the qualities required for
/ boxing ana bayonet fighting. Both re-
/ quire agility Of body, quickness Of eye
good balance and control in giving a
1 punch or thru. ., and an aggressive Tight
I ing spirit that breaks down or weakens
/ defense, and makes openings for an ef-
iecttVe finish
~ eIlcHnl hSntnS solder must not
gily De framed m re technique OF Of
/ tense ana detense. but must be charged
| WIN me proper hghtihs spirit We are
/ uC''lhE win men VINO are strangers IN
ne man 70 personal combats OF any ma
[0tt, and II IS toward ms class q sol
u!e5S tu4I lhe MAJOR portion OF aEnietie
ana ho%lhB activities should be direct
g," FVI "at3 acton Hilo hReIeesiFtness
| W. n7y9nel nshtnF = essential AgRres-
/ aNs aelon W boxing tends 20 Ihe same
/ END and should be given due credit IN the
5uos'Rs OF COM esl3.