PROPOSED IMPERIAL BOXING CONTROL

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 111, 12 May 1934, Page 20

PROPOSED IMPERIAL BOXING CONTROL

By "Aeneas."

The'opinion that it would-be in- the best interests of the various parts' of the Empire if all the boxing controlling bodies were affiliated to one .central body which would control Empire championships and superintend exchanges of visits within tho Empire was expressed by Mr. "Sammy" Chapman, the. wellknown trainer, in a letter written from England to Mr. G. P. Aldridge, secretary of the New Zealand Boxing Council. Mr. Chapman stated that ho had discussed the matter with the'secretary of the British Boxing Board (Mr. C.\F. Doninajl), who had agreed with him that all British countries should be affiliated while retaining the' right'to manage their domestic affairsl '•

"It has been Mr. Domnall's task for several years to straighten out the British Empire championships," wrote Mr. Chapman, "arid it was really on his suggestion that the British Board gave permission for the first Empire championship bout to bo fought. Others followed, but there is a move to have all Empire contests properly governed. In any case, wo never know but^what some time I may have the pleasure of bringing a few boxers your way, arid among them an Empire champion who would defend his title in New Zealand. It would certainly help_ the game along to have a properly endorsed • Empire champion fighting for his title in New Zealand. I don't think such a thing is too far ahead, and it could be doric if conditions brighten at all." BRITISH. SECRETARY'S LETTER. The following letter to the New Zealand Boxing Council has been roceived by Mr. Aldridgo from Mr. Donmall:— "I have, as general secretary for the British Boxing Board of Control (1929), endeavoured for some considerable time to make arrangements for working agreements between all the Dominions and the Mother Country. I am. sorry to say that up to the present my efforts have been unsuccessful. However, I would bo very pleased if you would communicate with my board and explain the organisation you are acting for in New Zealand—the composition of the association and its rules. I could then place the matter before the 8.8.8.C. with a view to coming to an amicable arrangement or affiliation. "In the meantime I am enclosing two copies of the constitution and regulations of the 8.8.8.C, and would inform you that any service I can render you will bo a pleasure."

The letter has not yet been submitted to the New Zealand Council, but in the meantime Mr. Aldridge is replying to Mr. Donmall, giving him the information asked for.

"Personally, I think the idea is an excellent one," said Mr. Aldridge to the writer, "because there is a real need for a. controlling body which can vouch for the bona fides of touring boxers who claim to be champions of this place and that. If we had a reciprocal arrangement with the British Board we would bo able to get official advice from them regarding British boxers coming out here, and would be able to give them similar information."

DECISION REVERSED

MONDAY'S BOUT REVIEWED ,

A wrestling bout can generally/ be relied upon to give cause for argument as to whether the better man won, but it is seldom that the question as to which man actually .did win is the point at issue. Yet that occurred at the finish, of the first bout of the local' season between Dr. Fred Meyer and Reno Michot, the former getting the decision only after it had already been given to his opponent. This unfor-: tunate position arose because- the* referee- happened to be standing behind Meyer when the' latter effectively broke up Michot's "squat" by applying a headlock, and was under the impression that a blow had been struck.

So far as the public's reaction to the display given is concerned it is apparent that many went to the bout expecting too much and ■were consequently disappointed. It could perhaps be described as "good average." It contained flashes of good work,' though not much that -was new, sufficient "bad-man stuff" to work np a little feeling, and also had spells which were in danger;of becoming wearisome. Miehot appeared to be the more accomplished wrestler, while he also showed a greater inclination to work.than did his opponent.

The attendance was good, tout fell below expectations, being also belowthe average- for the first ten bouts last season. Whether this was because of the weather, or for other reasons, it would be difficult to say.

It was hard luck forMichot that his first appearance should result in his being sent to hospital, and afto that he should be incapacitated when he appeared to have the issuo well in hand. He will not be available for Monday's series of matches, Imt will be in actior again the following week, when Dai Koloff and Dean Detton will also be ii the couutrv.