BOXING.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18140, 1 August 1924, Page 13

BOXING.

AMATEUR CHAMPIONS. CANTERBURY TOURNAMENT. (3PSCLLL TO "TSt PEBSS.") TIMABU, July SI. The Canterbury Boxing Championships were concluded in the Theatre Royal this evening, under the auspices of the Tiraaru Boxing Association. The attendance w*B poor. Some very entertaining bouts witnessed, the boxing generally being up to form. Results:

J lightweight. I Semi-final. i T. Hooper Ost Sib (Ashburtcn) t. G. Mi^ s 9st 121b CTimaru). The first round was more or less a wrestling contest. Hooper eta"™ a regular scramblo round the ring, and a'* the end of round tvro was ahead on pointsHooper scored heavily with successive lefts to the body and rights to the head, and followed -up by bustling his opponent jn the in-fighting. The last round Mills boring into it, and he landed one or two I harmless slaps to the body. This round was ! also characterised by a. lot of holding, on. I the referee's shout of "Don't wrestle but box" improved the exhibition. Hooper goi I the decision. | FLYWEIGHT. | Final. C. Brosnahan 7bt 101b (Ashbttrfon) v. T. Hill 7st 9|lb (Timaru). Brosnahan opened up the attack, but Hill's defence was sound, and from time to time ho presented tho Ashburtonian with a solid left. Brosnahan was walking into Hill's blows, but ho gave the Timarn man a stinging blow on the noeo in tie middle of the second round, and followed it up with some lefts. Hill was getting much the worst of it, and at just about the end of tho second round _ tho referee stopped tho fight and awarded it to Brosnahan. FEATHERWEIGHT. N. Moulin 9st (Christchurch) r. V. Johntstono Bst 101b Moulin's smart footwork gained him points from tho start, but Johnstone's right swings told on his opponent. Tho first and second rounds tvore even, with no advantage to either man. Moulin then rushed into it and bustled his man, who was tiring rapidly. Johnstone's blows were not landing to any effect, while Moulin sent several hot ones to the nose and mouth. Moulin won the bout. WELTERWEIGHT. A. Thomson lOsfc 7lb (Ashburt-on) v. Y,\ Elvey 10st Blb (Chrißtchurch). Round or.o was even. At the start of round two Thompson landed a beautiful straight right to Elvey's jaw, and nearly sent him to tho canvas. He tried tho same blow again, but missed, and Elvey came back with a mighty right swing, catching Thompson on tho mouth. Thompson got tho "second round, and the third was even, Elvey gaining any lead there was to spare with a hard left. In the last round Elvey was holding Thompson off with his left and punishing him with his right. Thompson scored occasionally with a right swing. Elvey gol the decision. LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT. E. Mora list 101b (Akaroa) v. W. Ea'fcholpr list 131b (Timaru).—This bout was very willing from the start, with the men rocking in good solid blows. Batchelor's faco seemed to be stopping everything, Mora having things all his own way. Tho Akaroa man was given tho decision in the third round en a foul. EXHIBITION BOUT. W. A. McPlmil 10st 111b (Ashburlon), winner of tho middle-weight contest, fought an exhibition bout with A. Hooper ltet 10lb (Ashburton) of three two-minute rounds, Pocock having defaulted.

LIGHT-WEIGHT. T. Hooper 9st Blb (Ashburton) y. A. Argyle 9st 13lb (Ashburton).—Hooper got in a rain of hard pumsning lefts to Argyle's faco. Argyle got going strongly in the second round, but could not keep hia head out o? the way ol Hooper's gloves, which? wero spinning like flails. Argylo began to get somo of his own back in tho third round, presenting Hooper with telling two glove blows. Hooper camo at it again liio a tiger and made the round a fierce one. Argylo stood up to it well and showed Very few signs of combat. He went out after Hooper in tho last round, but the latter kept up his gruelling 1 right swings. Hooper was given -tho decision. HEAVY-WEIGHT.

F. Green 13st slb (Christchurch) v. 31. Manning 12st 71b (Tiniaru).—Both showed surprising speed for their weight. Manning went to the floor a couple of times in round two, tho second timo for good. Jlr L. Dewar was referee. CANTERBURY ASSOCIATIONS. ANNUAL CONFERENCE. The annual conference of delegates of boxing associations of Canterbury was held in the Drill Shed, Timaru, yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs H. Hay (in tho chair), W. Page, J. £L Coffey (Christchurch Sports Clnb), A. Grigg, 11. &. McKiirca (Aehburton Sports Club), L. Dewar, J. V. McKoague (Timaru Basing Association), Major U. A. Bow and Mi T. E. llobson (Canterbury Centre). Report and Balance-sheet. Tho annual report staged that at tho annuaj conieicnco of tho ±Vew Zealand Association on" August Oth, 1922, tho New Zealand Council was authorised to appoint a ccmmittse at each of tho headquarters of tho centres into which the Dominion wa3 divided to govern tho affairs of its respective centies, working in conjunction with tho Council, the committee to remain in oirico until their Encoeesors were appointed in accordance with the rules laid down at tho conference. Tho Canterbury Centre was inetitnted.on July 2nd, 1923. From a numerical point oi view the Centre was a email one, consisting of only three local aaaociatiojfl, but .e.ritorially th* financial position as disc.osea by th» balance-sheet waa eminently satisfactory, and compared favourably with those having a far greaUr membership. The numerical weakness of the Centre and the possibilities of the formation of other local associations were matters which, in th» opinion of tho executive, could well bo discussed, by delegates, with a view to action by the inooming committee. During tli» period that had elapsed between the data of the formation of the Centre and tho closing of tho financial year (March 31st) competitions had been held aa follows: Christchurch (5), Ashburton (2), Timaru (3.1. In addition to those promotions by registered bodies, competitions were carried out by Canterbury College and tho Secondary Schools' Association. The competitions were confined to members of those institutions. The rules provided that registration should terminate on December 31st of each year. From the date of the formation of the Centre to December 31st, 1923, the amateur registrations numbered 33; in tho current year, up lo Docc-mber 31st, 192*, tho registrations numbered 57. It was a matter for great regret that tho Council of the New Zealand ooxing Association resigned in a body in May last. The reason for their action was set forth in a circular letter to the local associations, and while there might be a difference of opinion on tho question of the present etatua of tho Now Zealand Boxing Assiciation, the Council was to be commended for acting in accordance with its views. Tho majority, of the members of tho Council had given years ot most valuable service t-> the sport, and had earned for themselves tho renect.c: all good sportsmen throue'beut ih» r ' w'r.ion, for tho able and conscientious manner in which they had administered the of the Association. The operations of local associations had been carried oat very eaiisfactorily. The institution of a new system caused a littks corfuaion at the outset. but latterly everything had worked quite emoothlv. There had been an absence of friction," and tho committee waa pleascu to be able to record the pleasant relations that had existed between it and tho local associations. Great changes had come with the revival of the BDort following tho Termination of the lato war. Possibly further changsa might be brought about, but whether they were or not, the present concern of local associations and centres waa to follow tho coarse laid down for their guidance by the New Zealand Boxing AssociaTfae baiancc-eheet showed a credit balance oi £i& 9s Id np til! Anril Ist last. On the motion of Mr Mcßlws, seconaed bv Ms Dewar, tho report and balance-shee* wero adopted.

Bales Considered. The roles 6Tiggested for the Canterbury Centre were then considered. An alteration waa made to the role regarding delegates. It was provided that if only one delegate Trera nominated, or :S «oJy one delegate were present at » co=-

ferenco, that delegate should have the power to cast two votes. Tho voting powers of tho chairman wero then discussed at some length, the words "the chairman shall havo tho usual power of voting" being deleted and the following being adaed: "That in the case cf a delegate being elected chairmaiu, tho chairman shall ha-.-o ;i deliberative and a cafltins vote." Mr Pago said ho thought that a recommendation should go forward providing for tho deletion of the' rule providing l that local associations should submit applications for bouts and programmes of bouts to tho Centre. Mr McKeaguo seconded tho motion, and said that, in tho past, if associations had had to wait for the Centre to return its approval of programmes, tho date of a tourney would bo past beforo the approval was sent. The matter was not pressed. The allocation of Canterbury Centra Championships was discussed, and it was pointed out that tho rules provided that the Championships could net be held in Christchurch. It was remarked that this was unfair to Christchurch, and on the motion of Mr Page, the following rulo was adopted:— "That the Centre CiiaSipioirahips bo hold in rotation at the headquarters o' tho different associations, providing that ttio New Zealand and Centre Championships are not held at the same headquarters dhiring tho financial year."

Breeze over Appointments. Regarding a discussion which had arisen respecting tho judges appointed for tio championship tourney then being hold at Timaru, Major Row said tho secretary af tho ChrisOchurch. Sports Club had undouW edly left ont tho names of the Cnristchurcn judges from his letter. Mr Robson said ho had received lettefr3 from each of the threo secretaries—Cbristtchurcli, Ashburton, and Timaru—giviry? r «inca of the officials nominated. IVo of the ■secretaries had used one page each to cor* tain the names of nominees. The other had used a. couple, of pages. Mr Page: I consider Mr Robson is out of order. Mr Coffey: There has been a mistako somewhere; Mr McElrea said tho Chrislchurch Sports Club had blundered' and bungled the whole thing. Mr Coffey took emeption to that statement. Mr Robson, ho said, had never run;* up at any meeling that ho (Mr Coffey) had attended. Tho matter then dropped. Regarding tho appointment of refeTce aJid judges, it was decided that the referee- and judges shall be appointed by the Centre from tho nominees of local associations. In the ovent of no nominations coining forward, the Centre shall appoint whom it thinks fit. Kb judge nominated by any Centre shall officiate in any bout in which one of the contestants i 3 a representative of that centre. Mr Pasro moved that the secretary of the Centre shall be responsible for the fees and registrations of all amateurs. Mr Grigg said a. certain amount of responsibility rested w»th the contestants themselves. The secretary could not be rosponsibio for all registrations. Mr Pago withdrew his motion. Regarding the length of bouts, Mr Page said he thought they should make it three rounds each of threo minutes, and moved in that direction. Mr Grigg seconded tho motion, which was carried. Election of Officers. The following were elected the Canterbury Centre for tho ensuing year:—Miajor R. A. Row, Professor Blunt, Messrs A. Faiibairn, T. E. Robson, and V. Graham. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho outgoing Centre for work done Jaefc year. It was decided that the next Centre Championships b«- held at Christcmrrch, and if Christchurch secures tho New Zealand Championships, the Centre Championships will go to Ashburton. It was decided to form a Referees' and Judges' Association in the Canterbury district, comprising ail the judges and referees in that district.