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nisinRules For BoxiiigE.r;!X2Instructions ForSoldiers At Dodger-IK18ie:hat-»dVVMike Gibbons Prepares BookFor Teaching Sport; Out-lt; I 1lines Ten Blows.Ii1lt;€t3ocsctrtiieiI'DES MOINES, Iowa. May 9.—Com prehensive rules for Riving boxing In- g structions to Camp Dodge soldiers have been prepared by Mike Gibbons, division boxing instuctor.In an athletic circular issued at division headquarters a plan whereby all soldiers will be given instruction in large groups is set forth. It will not be an uncommon sight from now on to see from 25 to 100 soldiers lined up shadow boxing at an invisible opponent all at the same time.The circular outlines ten differentI ! blows, describes how they should beexecuted and the best method of instructing the soldiers.Regimental and company athletic officers and boxing instructors in the various organizations will follow’ the program as outlined by the divisional instuctor.The circular starts by explaining the position of on guard and the manner in which it should be assumed. The first blowr explained is the left lead to I j the head. This is followed by left jab | tl to the face as counter. Other blows are explained in detail.Much emphasis is being laid on the boxing instruction given the soldiers. The spirit of combat which it develops is said to be of great value in the development of fighters. Boxing is regarded as a great aid to bayonet fighting, as It develops quickness of eye and footwork.In teaching the men in lags group* much of the preliminary work which is required to develop a boxer will be (accomplished in much shorter space of | §( time and will tend to bring out the possibilities of men who show special j aptitude for the sport.Division orders direct that a certain amount of time each, week shall be deliaA11KfiE8dt»fiNPhi
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The Evening Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
Thu, May 09, 1918
Page 8
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