America 1919-Chapter 378 - 162, The boxing match begins

"This is the grandest event since the establishment of Boise City!"

The local newspapers in Boise City gave the boxing match between Jack Dempsey and George Caponti a very high profile.

But this was not an exaggeration, rather the actual situation. Five hours before the match, Boise City’s Mayor Waldo Fegan proactively sought out Donnie.

"Donnie, the audience is too enthusiastic, we can’t hold them back, can’t hold them back at all!"

Donnie couldn’t understand what Fegan was talking about and asked, "What’s the situation?"

It was then that Waldo Fegan explained to Donnie that there were simply too many people coming to Boise City to watch the match. With Boise City being a mid-sized city with a population of over 200,000, the locals alone constituted a substantial number of viewers, not to mention those coming from outside. Not only had all 75,000 tickets for the Boyle Sports Stadium sold out, but also there were many people who hadn’t been able to get one!

This caused a lot of the audience who had traveled long distances to Boise City to become dissatisfied, and as their discontent slowly spread, many gathered outside the Boyle Sports Stadium, demanding additional seating!

"Adding new seats is impossible, the number of people inside the Boyle Sports Stadium has already reached the upper limit we can control. If any more people were to enter, the police wouldn’t be able to handle it!"

Waldo Fegan was afraid that Donnie, in an attempt to earn more US Dollars, might allow more people into the stadium without a limit!

Donnie understood Waldo Fegan’s meaning and smiled, "Mr. Fegan, rest assured, we won’t let these people in!"

Waldo Fegan started to worry again that if they didn’t increase the numbers, those protesting might actually cause trouble.

Facing Waldo Fegan’s worries, Donnie was somewhat at a loss for words. This man really was...

"Mr. Fegan, how about this? Our company will set up two large loudspeakers outside Boyle Sports Stadium, and the match will be broadcast live via radio, allowing those outside to listen to the match as it happens!"

Although Donnie had some reservations about Waldo Fegan, he still offered a solution. After all, Donnie didn’t wish for any unexpected incidents to occur during the match!

Upon hearing Donnie’s suggestion, Waldo Fegan immediately showed a smile, saying, "That’s a great idea!"

Donnie smiled, "Then, if there’s nothing else, I’ll leave the current issue for Mr. Fegan to solve!"

Waldo Fegan replied, "Of course!"

After that, Waldo Fegan left Donnie’s company.

The matter with the audience outside was just a glimpse of why this boxing match was so attention-grabbing.

As Waldo Fegan sent people to calm those who hadn’t been able to buy tickets, their mood was somewhat settled, and at this time, Boyle Sports Stadium also began to accept spectators for entry.

There were those dressed elegantly, and those in ordinary clothes, men and women, all making their way into the venue in a slow and orderly manner, under the security of the on-site peacekeepers.

Robert Taft, Martha Bowles, Helen, and Brad Dorn had also arrived at the venue at this time.

They were accompanied by bodyguards, specifically arranged by Donnie.

At this moment, Robert Taft looked somewhat pale and his steps were a bit unsteady. Occasionally, he would even exhibit signs of nausea.

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"Darling, I don’t think I really must see this match."

Robert Taft said weakly.

Martha Bowles looked at Robert Taft with some dissatisfaction and said, "Who told you to drink every day, and so much at that? Have you counted how much whiskey you’ve had these past two days?"

"Ugh!" Upon hearing the name of whiskey, Robert Taft couldn’t help but make a retching motion again.

"I didn’t expect Brad to be so hospitable!"

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Brad Dorn’s condition wasn’t great either, but if compared with Robert Taft’s, it was indeed much better.

"Miss Martha, this time it’s my fault. I just hit it off with Robert, and I couldn’t help..."

Martha Bowles rolled her eyes at the two men and didn’t point out the real reason behind their day and night drinking.

Helen listened to the conversation of the three and stayed silent.

"Sigh, I was hoping to meet Theo here, but I didn’t expect him to be so busy as well, to the point that he hasn’t shown up!"

To deflect Martha Bowles’ dissatisfaction, Robert Taft smartly changed the subject!

Even with Brad Dorn accompanying Robert Taft, in reality, over these two days, Robert Taft had still tried to call Theodore Roosevelt. However, his calls were answered by hotel staff, who informed Robert Taft that Theodore Roosevelt no longer stayed at that hotel.

In an era without mobile phones, it was almost impossible for the two to get in contact!

"Perhaps you will see him today. I’m sure Donnie will host a grand celebration ball for tonight’s event, and Theo will definitely show up then!"

Martha Bowles looked at Helen with a smile that carried deeper implications, while Helen showed no change in her expression.

"You’re right, tonight will definitely be lively!"

Robert Taft didn’t notice these nuances and cheerfully continued.

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Actually, at this very moment, Theodore Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, along with Alice, Walker, and Maholi, were entering the stadium through another main gate.