Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-04

COrtJett. a set of interna-
tional rules that will some time In the
future be drawn up by a commission
appointed for that purpose.
Need Is Great.
The need of n uniform set Of rules
covering many points that are not now
covered In any way is great. 1t Is
needed not only to make the handling
Of bouts easier, but the good of the
sport demands sweeping changes.
There have been no generally accept
ed rules written zinc the Marquis OF
Queensbury compiled his famous
regulations and at the present there
are as many sets of rules as there
are boxing commissions in the United
States and foreign countries In which
boxing is at all prominent. They all
conflict and according to Corbett
many stress unimportant points and
entirely overlook important ones. The
former champion contends hat these
various sets of rules are creating dis
sension among boxing patrons and
that unless the annoying and unneces-
Val differences are eliminated with
out delay they will do the game tres
mendous harm, If they do not kill it
entirely.
Opposed to Junior Glasses.
Corbett is entirely opposed to the
new fad Of creating junior classes.
which he claims Is unnecessary and
only adds to the confusion. He has
divided the classes into the eight ma
tural weights, which he believes Isl the
most satisfactory arrangement that
can be made. af
In his new rules the ex-champion
says that first-class contests depend
almost entirely on proper match
making, n of the requisites Of which
is matching men of almost equal ma
tural weight. For this reason he is
definitely against matching men out OF
their own classes. He says that
handicap bouts are nearly always
detrimental to the best interests Of the
game and that with the exception OF
4 middle or light heavyweight no
boxer can take on n worthy opponent
of the class above his own and give a
satisfactory account Of himself. 1t is
no fair to a light boxer, regardless OF
his ability, and it is a decided imposi-
ton on the boxing patrons to make
who cites recent inter-class battles be-
tween the smaller champions.
Train In Public.
In his new rules the OF
Sullivan insists that all training land
weighing-in be one in public. He
asserts that too often the confidence
OF the public has been shaken by hay
ing statements Of the condition OF
e given out as being excellent,
only to find when men enter the ring
that they are not in condition. .He
would have this apply whether the
match is for a title or not. F.,
Corbett agrees with the New York
DOCKING commission in hat he insists
that a champion be required to defend
MS title at least once every six months,
provided there is a worthy opponent,
club. -
Regarding referees he is of the
opinion That a decision given by a
single official is more satisfactory
than by a set Of judges, but he OFFERS
n suggestion that a referee should
not be allowed to officiate unless he
mas been properly trained. The train
Ing should come from schools estab-
lished In the larger cities and an
thorough examination required before
a license is granted.
Would Eliminate Stallinr.
One thing that Corbett rules against
lAtne tlresome clinching and SQUIRTING
himself ar exponent of clever boxing
he would force fighters to stand un
box openly for points to a de-
cision, eliminating the clumsy, rough
mousse tactics and covering uD with
both arms while a boxer is still fresh.
bv counting it against him in award.
ing the decision.
The most valuable suggestion made
blythe ex-champion is an internationaj
commission. This probably Will moi
co until a national commission II
nrst formed in the United states thai
VIII cover professional BOXING. Eng.
and, France and Italy all have ma.
tional bodies and with the presan,
state commission in vogue, the ahso.
lutte necessity OF such an orsantzatior
IN this country is becoming mora an.
parent every day. .S
Must good may come out Of Cor.
bett's rules although there are som,
things that appear hls
However, with proper orEanizatIo
there - no question but what ths,
all be iinforced To- the re.
benefit OF tho sport. The ]knain fhtr,
now y suntication OF the garne vhici
seems q momentuous task with cnn'
ntct1nS Hesitation on boxans h.+Ss.,