BOXING.

Auckland Star, Volume 55, Issue 152, 28 June 1924, Page 21

BOXING.

RINGSIDE GOSSIP. Trainer Frr.l Uatchplor let a few "on.s drop Mc other day concerning Kric ArmiT-haw. hi- star" pupil. Armislmw is ~ot at, all dejected over his recent knockout, says .Mr Batchelor. After he had listened patiently to the veteran's dissertation on the ' folly of pettnifj up during the count to stand with his hands at his side*, instead of in a defensive position, Armisliaiv let it be known that he hail profited by the lesson. He will probably compete at the Centre championships next month. Apropos of the paragraph which appeared in this column a fortnight ago, "Milo," the "Wellington Post" boxing scribe, endorses the suggestion that scribe, endorses tlie suggestion that when entering and leavinjr the ring, lie throws out a very sensible hint' that associations might provide "official" gowns for amateurs the same way as they provide "official" sweaters for ring attendants, This, says ■■Mi 10 ,,, would have the effect of keeping out of prominence the much misused military overcoat towards which most amateurs seem to have a leaning News of Charlie Purdy arrived by Tuesday's mail. Writing from Colombo he intimated that, in the trupies. lie began to put on weight, and he was very doubtful whether he would be able to make t lie feather poundage in time to take the ring at Paris. He thought it probable that he would have to fight in the lightweight class. At Colombo he gave an exhibition, for which he was warmly praised. The writer does not doubt that many (if Purdy'g supporters will say that it will be a matter for regret if the young Australasian champion cannot compete as n featherweight. It may be argued that lightweights are «lower than the lads in the feather division, and that, being a speedy glove artist, excelling in elusive tactics. Purdy would be at an advantage. Rut weight tells. The Aiieklander is not ' accustomed to boxing lightweights, it certainly seems that, if Purdy can make tlie limit, lie will have a much more rosy chance at the Olympic; fiamea as a featherweight than he would have as the opponent of men several pounds heavier than himself. Results of the bouts should be cabled towards the end of July. It is expected that the gymnasiums throughout the Auckland province will shortly be thronged with amateurs every night, since big entries are expected for the Centre Provincial Championships, which arc to be held at the Town Hall on July 11 and 15. Amateurs from the affiliated associations will compete at the gathering. The associations concerned are: Whanearei. Fra'nkton. Tiineatua, Waihi, Northern Wairoa, Thames, Bay of Plenty. Franklin, and the Northern Boxing Association. It is expected that record entries will be received, especially from the country. Nominations close on July T. with the secretary of the N.B.A. The champions in each class

[will represent the Auckland Centre at the Dominion championships, to be held at Wellington. An important conference of delegates from each association will be held in Auckland on the same [dates as the Centre championship? On July 15 a special conference of referees and judpes will be held, for the purpose of discussing matters of vital importance to the amateur sport The next professional contest at the Town Hall will not be staged till August is. nccordiiiit to the Northern Boxing Association's present programme The secretary. Mr. Jack Watt?, stated earlier in the week that the contestants had not yet been definitely decided upon, but the probability was that Jim Traccy. ''the man who fought Firpo. , ' would be matched with a Xew Zealand heavyweight. It was expected that such a match would attract much interest, providing the right man was chosen as Tracey's opponent.