Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-19
WITH the revamplng Of the Phil

w delphia Ice Palace, to be known In
the future as the Philadelphia Audi
torium on nights Of fistic attractions,
this city steps into the boxing breach
with the most magnificent pugilistic
parlor in the country in fact, there Is
no more splendid nor better equipped
structure in the world for the promo
tion Of the no gentle art Of sock or get
socked.
The grand opening Of this remarkable
fistic emporium Is scheduled for tonight,
and more than 10000 fans will have
an opportunity to see for themselves a
revelation in the way of boxing clubs.
Last night number Of men interested
in the game, some of whom have visited
arenas in every nook and four corners
of the glove game globe. were guests Of
Promoter George +. Pawling on sort
of an investigation tour. They were
surprised.
Almost every one OF the guests or in
vestigators stood aghast-their eyes
wide open. while others were so i'm
pressed that they stood with mouths
opened wide speechless. as it were.
"Wonderful :" calculated Sammy Har-
ris, of Baltimore, and who was the first
to regain his breath. Il have visited
every city in the United States where
boxing is permissible. This club cannot
be even tied. Never saw anything like
it,"
Walsh Takes the Floor
Huh" was Tommy Walsh's open
ing remark - but that wasn't all.
Walsh, who halls from Chicago, and
whose intimate friends call him
Tongue tied Tom" then went off on
q line of conversation that would make
a political campaigner envy with green
ness. or something. "The greatest in
the United States That doesn't cover
q little bit of the world. I have seen
clubs in Australia, England and
France, and a few other places far ana
near--well, never knew it was pos
sible. 1t just only proves on how high
a plane boxing Is going to be placed
You can score one more victory for
Philly"
Situated at. Forty fifth and Market
streets, the Philadelphia Auditorium
runs along the main thoroughfare for
three quarters Of n block. There are
two big entrances to the mammoth
structure. and Promoter Pawling hopes
tudI lHt tTONu WHlCn HP FADPttS 10
turn out for the opening show will be
accommodated through these doors,
with little, il any, uncomfortableness
On the INSIDE the chairs have been ar
ranged so that every one will be able
to be seated, with plenty of elbow room.
II, 900 Chairs
While it has been said that the seat
ing capacity Of the new arena is 10000,
Pawling explained last night that, in
order 10 make things more roomy in
stead of jammy in the spacious struc
ture, he had additional chairs place0,
10000 persons may be accommodated
Seats in the amphitheatre and balcony
number 1900, so that 5400 chairs have
been placed around the ring, which was
built by Reddy Wigmore in the center
of the arena.
The squared circle-the four cor
nered twenty four foot battle platform
on which dozen glovemen of various
weights and styles are to show their
wares tonight-is novelty. There
are no wide posts around which some
fans might have to crany their necks-
because there are no posts. Instead
four three quarter inch rods, supported
by cable. prop the regulation three
ropes. Above the ring are several
strong arc lights and also a recorder Of
rounds.
Jack Hanlon. the matchmaker, said
this morning that all of the twelve
boxers arrived In town last night on
time and reported to the Office of the
superintendent of police, in accordance
with the new Philadelphia boxing
rules. There was O rumor yesterday
that Pete Herman would not box be .
cause of hurt hand, but that report
proved false. The bantam champ was
among those to register with the su
perintendent
Murphy in First Bout
First in the ring tonight will be a
native son of West Philadelphia
Jimmy Murphy, who will go on in the
curtain raiser with Billy Roach, a new
conner here, from California Then
will follow a bout between Hughit
Hutchinson, the only other Philadel
phian on the card, and Danny Frush, oi
Baltimore,
Frush is one Of a trio of boxers from
Baltimore to come here for the opening
of the Philadelphia Auditorium. In the
third match Knockout George CLANCY
will throw southpaw socks at Joe Well
ing, Of Chicago, while in the fifth fracas
Roy Moore will take on Champion Her
man.
Previous to the Herman Moore
match, which is bantam number
Knockout Bill Brennan and the fat boy,
Willie Meehan, heavyweights. viii
clash, and then Mike o'Dowds WHO i
r y T. VI B