This kind of scene was clearly a problem and a committee was set up to solve
it. Finally, it was decided that the ring should be raised to a height of four feet
above the ground, be covered with grass mats tied together, and surrounded by a 1
inch think rope. There was to be a space for each boxer to enter the ring near its
corner. The referee began wearing a full scouting uniform and there was now a
time keeper with two watches.