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Show LEGION IS AFTER PROMOTERS Georgia Organization Now Boasts Commission to Put Lid on Fake Bouts. Boxing and wrestling promoters who have been using the name of the American Legion posts to gain attendance attend-ance for "shady" meets and bouts, will be at a disadvantage In Georgia, because of the establishment of a Legion boxing commission. Unscrupulous promoters often Induce In-duce the Legion men to stage a bout under their auspices, fighters falling to show up, or promoters mulcting the public of their money by fake bouts, leaving the Legion men to face deficits defi-cits and an unenviable reputation In the community. At the last department convention of the Legion, a commission was authorized au-thorized to supervise all bouts held by the Legion posts In the state. This body, composed of three Loglonna Ires, will operate on plans similar to those established by laws In various states. A registry fee will be charged to each boxer participating and a license exacted for each show. Boxing promoters pro-moters will be required to pay annually an-nually a fep several times that charged the fighter. A representative of the commission will be present at every bold, sponsored by the Legion to adjudicate contests among posts, promoters pro-moters and lighters. |