The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-05
Figure On Rules Gouerning Dempsey-Lewis Mixed Bout

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 4.-tFor the first time in the history of the ring a match, was made recently in which the heavyweight champion boxer of the world will battle the wrestling champion of the world Strangler Ed Lewis announced that articles of agreement had been signed for a mixed match between himself and Jack Dempsey, the worlds boxing title holder, and the contract was signed by Jack Kearns for Dempsey.
 Lewis said: "We have made the match. There are only few details to be worked out You can think what you want about it, but when I meet the champion of the worldF in the ffistic line he will learn he is meeting the champion of the world in a style of combat that doesn't call for putting on gloves.
 It Is understood that the contest will take place at Wichita, Kan.
 Although Lewis did not make pub lie the rules to govern the bout, there Is no doubt that Dempsey will be re- stricted to boxing, with five ounce gloves on his hands, and Lewis will be confined to wrestling. Dempsey will be declared the winner if he puts Lewis down for a count of ten, or Il 1ICWlS StCOiluo lOSS III d lOWGl OA the referee stops the bout to save the grappler from further punishment.
 Lewis vii be winner if he puts Dempseys shoulders on the mat for a fall.
 Hitting While Down
 The question as to Dempsey hitting if both men are on the mat is an inn portant one, and it is understood the boxer will not be permitted to strike. Quite naturally if Lewis gets Dempsey on the pad, the wrestler would be in 8 position to prevent the boxers hit ting, even if he were allowed under the rules to do so.
 The crucial test of ability would be as to whether Lewis can clamp hold on Dempsey while both are on their feet. or whether the boxer can keep off the grappler with left and right hand punches. It stands to reason that if Dempsey lands few forceful blows on Lewis chin while the latter is trying to clutch the arms or body of the boxer the wrestler will be so weakened he will not be in a position to do much in the way of catch as catch can work during the remainder of the bout. Once Lewis becomes groggy from thumps by Dempsey, the boxer will settle his opponent in short order, for the heavyweight champion is quick finisher once he gets his man in weary condition.
 HeadIock a Factor
 Lewis favorite hold, the headlock, undoubtedly will be exerted against the boxer and it would not be sur prising if the wrestler tried his fa- nous flying headlock on Dempsey The Strangler.- while on his feet, makes a flying leap at his antagonist |. rrrft 1A Afc A arm. Having fastened the hold on the victim Lewis then supplies the pressure, and he has been known to hold a man in the viselike clutch for ten minutes. The hold is a very weakening one, and even If the sub ject succeeds in escaping from the hold he is so groggy he is unable to get out Of the lock when it again is applied Lewis is also a thorough finisher once he has put a headloek -on an opponent, and he springs on his prey like a panther before the bewildered victim can pull himself to- sether. It is mot likely Dempsey would be of much use as boxer lf Lewis managed to get a headlock on the champion and held it for several minutes.
 Test Eagerly Watched
 In a final analysis speed will cut an important figure, and Dempsey as- suredly is not lacking in that quality. In fact he is considerably faster on his feet than Lewis, and is likely to reach the Strangler on the chin be- fore the letter can obtaip hold. Lewis is feet inches and now scales 235 pounds. Dempsey is feet l inch tall, and at 190 pounds should be fast as bullet.
 If the match is Iwaged on it's merits Dempsey shoulf win by knockout without Lewis getting single effec-