The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-17

him that the fans of Western Massachusetts wanted the match and that the advance ticket sale was the biggest in the history of the West Springfield arena. This failed to do any good.
 Sheriff o. K.d Winston.
 "I then got in touch with some of my friends, including Sheriff David J. Manning, and told them the story. Sheriff Manning, who had been connected with boxing in this state for many years, called Gov Joseph B. Ely's secretary, De Witt c. De Wolf, and informed him of Buckley's decision. At the same time Sheriff Manning gave as his opinion that Winston was a fit match for Schaaf. MT De Wolf is understood to have then talked with Buckley concerning Sheriff Manning's statement but he still refused to be convinced.
 T was still trying yesterday af- ternoon to try and get permission to run the show when the official notice arrived from the boxing commission stating that I would not be granted permit to run the bout except as an exhibition. When I talked to Commission Buckley Tuesday afternoon I told him about Winstons two knock out victories in West Springfield I also told him that earlier in the season I had refused both Roberto Roberti and Angus Shy der as opponents for Schaaf in West Springfield, as I did not be- lieve them suitable.
 Commissioner Buckley told me he was afraid Winston would be hurst against such a hard puncher as Schaaf and that hereafter the latter would be allowed only to box any of the leading five heavy weights in the country. Anyone who knows boxing knows that it would be impossible to book such matches for any club in Westeron sachusetts. If Schaaf is to be allowed to meet only the five lead ing heavyweights, when he boxes in this state in the future, then he has just four matches left for Massachusetts as Schaaf himself is ranked fourth on the list.
 T think it is an insult to the intelligence of sports followers in Springfield and Western Massa- chusetts that one mans opinion IS better than theirs. Surely if the fans did not think Winston was a capable enough opponent for Schaaf they would not be so will ing to spend money to see tho bout. I have been manager, matchmaker and promoter for many years and this is the first time I have ever heard of the box ing commission refusing to sane ton match between heavy weights or any other class for any club in this state.
 Two Jobs Gone.
 q am through with boxing for the present. I have submitted by resignation as matchmaker to both the Holyoke Valley A. A. and the West Springfield Legion and yes- terday informed the commission by telegram of my action.
 To the directors of the Valley A. A. Holyoke, Mass.
 Gentlemen:-
 I hereby resign forthwith as matchmaker of your organization, I regret very much taking this step but under the preesnt state ad- ministration of boxing I believe that personal feeling against me Is operating to the detriment of the organization. I have nothing but the kindest feeling for the asso- ciatiin and rather than impede it's progress I prefer to remove myself while present conditions exist al the State House in the condust ot boxing in this state.
 I wish you the best of success and I thank you for your very kind cooperation and hope some day to be able to return.
 Very sincerely yours,
 HOMER c. RAINAULT. Having heard that Rainault in- tended to resign his position with their organization. the trustees oi West Springfield American Legion Post No. POT last night made g statement in which they champion Homer's personal integrity and show they are completely satisfied with his ability as a matchmaker by declaring they desire his ser vices in the future. Rainault'. resignation was in the mail ant not in their hands at the time th' trustee formulated the statement which appear below:-
 ''The management of the Wes Springfield American Legion areni ] naturally regrets the decision O. the Massachusetts Boxing commis sion, which will prevent the ap pearance of Ernie Schaaf ant "U.,,- own" Winston in the rin, there tomorrow night and, unde | the circumstances, 1t concurs en tirely in Matchmaker Homer Rain ault's action of canceling the card The large advance demand fo tickets demonstrated that the gen | eral public did not regard the at | traction as a mismatch, and tn l Legion is sorrop indeed to be fore | ed to disappoint such a large sec ton of the lover of the sport.
 Looked Good.
 "The match was made in al good faith and approved by tn trustees of West Springfield Amer
 ican Legion Post No. 207.
 1t has been reported that M
 Rainault is contemplating resign ing as matchmaker for the Legioi because of the action of the com
 mission. He appears to feel tha
 his personal integrity has becom involved. This is not so. as far a
 the Legion is concerned. and hi
 return to duty with the opening : next summers outdoor season much desired by West Springfiel
 Post, which operates the arena
 The relationship between MT Rain ault and the arena management
 has always been most cordial an
 will not be effected by the presen
 act on the part of the state box
 ing commission.