Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-04

Toledo. Ohio. July 3.-With the worlds heavyweight pugilistic cham lard and Challenger Jack Dempsey will box twelve rounds here tomorrow in what is expected to be the greatest event of it's kind ever staged Pro- noted by Tex Rickard, it promises to surpass in every way the past matches arranged by him. .-s
 Eclipsing all previous records in this direction, Rickard has guaranteed and $27.500 to Dempsey under the same conditions. while the profits from moving pictures will be. divided into thirds. An arena to seat S0,000 spec ta tors has been erected at cost of s150,000 and if the gate receipts are up to expectations more than s1.00O, 000 will pass through the hands of the promoter. Whatever the amount re- ceived for admission of spectators, seven per cent. will go to local char ities and ten per cent. to the govern ment in the form of a war IaX.
 The principals have agreed to tox under the Marquis of Queensberry rules with the kidney punch and the side-hand chop blow. in ring par lance the rabbit punch. barred. There will be one minute rest periods be- tween rounds and a referee and two judges to pas upon. the pugilistic mer- it's of the contenders in case both men are their feet at the close of the twelfth round. In case of a knockout the action of the referee in counting out the fallen boxer will close the bout. If the judges disagree after twelve rounds of boxing the referee will cast the deciding vote. He will also be required to secure confirma- ton of at least one judge before dis qualifying a principal for fouling from other violation of the rules.
 Each boxer will wear especially con- structed five-ounc gloves. although in the case of Willard they will weigh
 
 his hands. There will be- no more padding in his gloves, however, than those of the challenger. Soft band ages and a reasonable amount of the hands of the contestants. The contest will be fought in a twenty foot square ring and each boxer will be allowed five seconds in his corner.
 Ollie Pecord of Toledo will act as referee. assisted by Tex Rickard and judges They will sit on different sides of the ring and will reach any decisions required of them without Vernon, N. Y, will be alternate referee and w. Warren Barbour of New York will be official timekeeper. Each box CT also will have a time keeper.
 Both principals appeared to be trained to a perfect condition. Will lard will probably enter the ring ring weighing about 245 pounds, while Dempsey is expected to be within a pound or so of the 200 mark. In all most every physical measurement the champion will have the advantage of the challenger, being the largest man who ever held the title. Notwith standing these physical handicaps Dempsey has the popular following and he is selected to win by many ring followers. partly due to his youth, for he is 24 years of age to Willard'S B, and his impressive rush 1 ing, fighting style of boxing.
 Wagering on the bout indicated the 1 that prevails regarding 1 the outcome. Even money is quoted i in some commission rooms while just across the street Willard adherents ] are giving 10 to g.
 Were Willard and Dempsey match 1 ed over a long distance ranging from 9 to s45 rounds it likely ehatsthe younger of the two would be an out | -tandiug favorite in the betting.
 Willard's great size, bulk and | form an impressive mental | barrier that even the Dempsey sup Dorters hesitate to hurdle financially ] when it is realized that he is required | to box thirtysiX minutes and hold his ] own to gain at least a draw decision. ! The champion is generally conceded to ] De the better boxer of the two but | Dempsey has achieved a remarkable ing record with his incessant rush. ng. free hitting type of offense.
 Dempsey is considered a more az sressfve type of boxer than Willard, )ut the champion has always beeni bought to have store of reserve strength upon which to draw should he occasion demand. While his