BOXING FOR CHARITY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 36, 12 February 1931, Page 18

BOXING FOR CHARITY.

BOUT AT CARLAW PARK. IN AID OF EARTHQUAKE FUNDS. Great interest is being taken in the boxing contest which will be staged at Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon between Bobby Blav and Archie Hughes, by regular followers of the sport and by those to whom it has recommended itself on account of the proceeds going to the earthquake fund for the relief of the sufferers in the Napier district.' The Northern Boxing Association's action in devoting the proceeds to this cause has met with approval from the ge'neral public, and so great is the interest that a record crowd, is expected. The ring will be erected in the centre of the park, and seats will be erected around the ring, while there will be the usual accommodation in the grandstand and or the terraces. Both men have come to Auckla'nd with excellent records. Blay, who has beaten the best men in Australia and New Zealand, has not bee'n defeated in his last 21 contests, and Hughes, who has never been knocked out, has had 154 contests for well over 100 wins. The bout promises to be one of the best that has been seen in Auckland foi years, and will merit the greatest patronage, both on its own account and because of its charitable aim. It is estimated that accommodatioi can be provided, for 20,000 spectators of which 15,000 will be on the terracef at half a crown. Seats for 4000 wil be on the flat at 5/, as well as a limitec number of ring-side seats. Booking ii at Carter and Aeher's in Shortlant Street and Watts' sports depot.