Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-07-04
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Toledo, O., July 3. - With the
worlds heavyweight pugilistic cham
pionship at stake, Champion Jess
Willard and Challenger Jack Demp-
sey will box twelve rounds at Bay
View park on the banks of the Mau-
NEE river here tomorrow, in what is
expected to be the greatest event of its
kind ever staged,
Eclipsng all previous records in this
direction, Promoter Richard has
guaranteed 500, 600 to Willard, win,
lose or draw, and $27, 500 to Dempsey,
under the same conditions while the
profits from the moving pictures will
be divided into thirds An arena TO
seat 10000 spectators has been erect-
ed at a cost of $4,000 and If the
gate receipts are IN to expectations
more than Sl00O.000 WIN pass
II rough the hands of the promoters,
Seven per cent will go to local au-
thorities, 10 per cent to the govern
ment in the form of Il war tax while
scores of other expenses details Will
out heavily into the huge sum
- Tire gfant boxers agreed tea-boy
under the Marquis Of Queen berry
rules with the kidney punch and the
side-hand chop blow, or rabbit punch
barred. TheIe will be one minute
rest periods between rounds and a
referee and two Judges to pass upon
the pugtlistc merits of the contenders
in case both men are on their feet at
TIE 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. IL
the judges disagree after twelve
rounds Of boxing, the referee will cast
the deciding vote. He will also be
required to secure confirmation Of at
least one Judge before disqualifylns
n principal for fouling or other viop
lation of the rules
Twenty Foot Ring.
Although Dempsey will wear es-
reciallv constructed five ounce gloves,
Wizards will weigh nearer six ounces
dre to the size of his hands. There
will be no more padding in his gloves,
however, than those of the challenger.
The contest will be fought in a twenty
foot square ring and each boxer will
be allowed five seconds in his corner.
Soft bandages and reasonable
amount of tape will be permitted in
bandagng the hands of the contest
ants and they will wear the customary
one piece boxing trunks.
More than the usual number of Of
ficals will be employed in passing
Upon the merits of the boxers, for in
addition to the referee there will be
two judges similar to the system in
vogue in England. Ollie Pecord Of
Toledo, will act as referee assisted
by Tex Riokard and Major Anthony
J DreXel Biddle of Philadelphia, in
the capacity Of judges They will sit
On different sides of the ring and viii
reach any decisions required of them
without consultation. Jack Skelly OF
Mount Vernon, N. Y, will be alternate
referee and w, Warren Barbour of
New York will be official time keep
er. Each boxer will also have a time
keeper.
Boxers in Fine Fettle.
Both principals appear to be train
ed to perfect condition and each ex-
presses perfect satisfaction with his
IT ysicai and mental condition. Wit
lard probably will enter the ring
weighing about PAS pounds, while
Dempsey is expected to be near the
200 mark. In almost every physical
the champion will have
the advantage Of the challenger, be-
ing the largest man who ever held the
title. Notwithstanding these physical
Dempsey has the popular
following ara he Is selected to win by
many 7hrewd ring followers, partly
due to his youth, for he is "a years
old. to Wizards 81, and his impress
sive rushing, fighting style of boxing.
Wagering on he bout indicated the
that prevails regar ling
the outcome. Even money Is quoted
in some commission rooms while JUS
across the street Willard adherants
are giving ten to nine. In no case ara
the sums Laid large in comparison 70
bets made on past heavywe isht
matches. Play in the Part Ml!tua de-
partment showed opinion abort evenly
divided on the result, should the AZ
fair 70 the fun twelve rounds. Ret
ting on the probability os knock
out Centers ahout rounds seven and
eight as has been the case for several
days.
Many Unusual Angles.
While wagering reflects the opinion
of those who take more than a casual
interest in such matches, it has no ef-
feet upon the ability of the principals.
More heavyweight championship hold
esr has been defeated while carrying
the ponular money than is the reverse
case. There are so many unusual an
giles to Fridays contest that this is not
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