BOXING AND WRESTLING

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 119, 22 May 1928, Page 14

BOXING AND WRESTLING

THE "SHORE" CHAMPIONSHIPS

LIVELY NAVAL BOUTS.

McPHAIL DEFEATS MANSON.

Willing contests, brimful of action if not over-scientific, were a feature of the North Shore boxing and wrestling championships, the eliminating bouts of which were decided in the Takapuna Boating Club's Hall at Bayswater last evening. The carnival, which, as an exciting entertainment, exceeded all expectations, has been promoted by the boating club with the dual object of strengthening its finances and of encouraging sport on tne northern side of the harbour. There should be some stirring contests when the finals are decided this evening. A feature of the carnival is the annual naval group competitions of H.M.s. Philomel. Last evening's bouts, eight all told, were conducted fn naval style, and were something altogether new for the civilian enthusiast. After seeing these competitors in the ring, one readily agrees that the title of "The Fighting Navy" is no misnomer. The bouts were of the type which brings cheers from a Town Hall boxing crowd, not because of the science displayed, but for the amount of pep infused into them. The lads get together and trade punches from the word "go," and if there is the slightest indication of a slackening up the instructor calls them together, and with a word sets them going again, hammer and tongs. In the majority of cases the head is the objective, and punches swing in from every point of the compass. All through the boys work on the slogan that attack is the best defence. Of last evening's bouts, only three were won on points. In several cases the competitors were "out" on their feet, while in others an extra round had to be ordered. A feature of the competition was the fine spotting spirit displayed. Easily the best bout of the evening, however, was given by C. Manson and J. McPhail, in the featherweight division. Both boys are well-known amateur boxers. Manson forced matters from the gong, but McPhail was very cool, using a straight left to advantage. The bout was fought at a fast clip throughout, and McPhail gained a popular decision.

Chief Petty Officer Airey acted as referee for the Naval bouts, Mr. F. Burns for the championship contests, and Mr, T. College for the wrestling. Results are as follow: , NAVAL BOUTS. Group I.—Lindsay beat J. T. Sawyer. The referee stopped the fight in the second round. H. B. Bull beat J. G. McCormick. The winner carried too many guns, and was awarded the decision in the first round. Group 2.—C. W. Mackie beat H. T. Sheridan. The loser as knocked down, but was saved by the gong. He was tinable to continue. W. K. Douglas beat J. Forrest. The bout only went two rounds. Group 3.—A. Mcintosh beat S. G. King. There was a great go. An extra round was ordered, and King was knocked out. A. Stein beat C. H. Biggs. Group 4.—Yates beat T. E. Aley. The winner gave a good display. N. Ogden beat H. R. Warner. In this bout an extra round was boxed. NORTH SHORE BOXING. Feather-weight.—Moran, 9.0, beat A. N. Church, S. 10; J. McPhail, 9.0, beat C. Manson, 8.11. Both boys boxed cleverly. Light-weight:—M. Conmee, 9.7, beat Hancock, 10.2. The referee awarded the fight to Conmee in the third round. NORTH SHORE WRESTLING. Semi-final, Light-weight.—J. L. Patterson beat E. Fountnin by two throws. , Semi-final, Middle-weight.—A. C. Bacon beat C. R. Hewson by two falls.