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Show I REFEREE GETS INSURANCE TO PROTECT FIGHTERS SAX FRANCISCO. Feb. S. For the fust time In the history of the prize ring the life of a man selected to referee a tight, will he insured to protect the lighters light-ers against loss. A policy calling for the PHynnnl of $10,000 to Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast in the event of the death of Eddie Smith of Oakland, who will trfrrcc for the lightweight championship battle between the two pugilists on Washington's birthday, will be written tomorrow, according to NMsou's manager. man-ager. The terms of the policy will stipulate stipu-late that ?."i000 will po to Nelson and a like sum to Wolgast If Smith passes awn j before the afternoon of the light, 'rnllh was the only man out of seven wImifc names wcrn suggested upon whom all parties concerned could agree. |