PROMISING BOXERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 55, 7 March 1939, Page 7

PROMISING BOXERS

MIRAMAR TOURNAMENT

The Miramar Boxing Club's first tourlament of the season, held in the club's hall, Miramar Avenue, last night, was remarkably well patronised for an event so early in the year. Most of the boys competing were novices, seven making their first, appearance in the, ring. All were promising, and the beginners' showings especially reflected credit on their trainers. Owing to unaccustomed punishment, many competitors who won their first bouts did not contest the semi-finals or finals, a decision which had the approval of the spectators.

Results were:—

Flyweight.—F. Gardiner (Petone), 7st 111b, beat McNellly (Newtown), 7st 91b, in the first round. The winner attacked hotly and soon had McNeilly demoralised. Final: F. Gardiner (Petone), 7st 111b, beat B. Gardiner (Petone), 7st 41b, after one round. These two boys are brothers.

Featherweight.—T. Tracy (Newtown), Bst Tib, beat C. Thistle (Newtown), Bst 91b, on points. This was an even contest, the winner showing better footwork. S. Morris

(Newtown), Bst 61b, beat J. Boberts (Tracy's), 9«t. This was another even bout, Morris making up points with a straight left. Bantamweight.—S. Morris (Newtown), Bst 61b, beat C. O'Neill (Newtown), Bst 61b, on points. Morris was on top all the way, landIng his punches but keeping out of O'Neill's reach.

Ughtweight.—E. McGurk (Petone), 9st 61b, neat B. Ellis (Khandallah), 9st 51b, on points. McGurk forced the pace and wore out his opponent. J. Tracy (Newtown), 9st 61b, drew .with C. Galland (Miramar), 9st 81b. The local boy did the attacking, but Tracy was capable of keeping himself out of trouble.

They were a very evenly-matched pair. J. (Cranfleld (Petone), 9st 81b, knocked out V. Bass (Miramar) In the second round. E. AicGurk (Petone), 9st 61b, beat H. Hewitt (Newtown), 9st 61b, on a technical knock-

out in the first round. J. Tracy (Newtown). 9st 61b, knocked out D. Cranfleld (Petone), 9st 81b. Cranfield forced the pace, Tracy defensively retaliating with ,a useful left. Taking advantage of a lapse in Cranfleld's guard, Newfown boy landed one to the solar plexus. Middleweight.—P. Gallagher (Petone), lOst 7lb, beat J. Leslie (Cotterell's), lOst 71b, on a technical knock-out in the second round.

Welterweight.—C. Trillo (Miramar) won by default. . Special prizes weres awarded as follows:— Most Scientific Boxer. —T. Tracy (Newtown).

Most Promising Boxer. —T. Gallagher (Petone).

Featherweight.—T. Tracy (Newtown); run-ner-up, C. Thistle (Newtown). Flyweight.—F. Gardiner (Petone); runnerup. B. Gardiner (Petone). Bantamweight.—S. Morris (Newtown) ; run-ner-up, C. O'Neill (Newtown). Lightweight.—J. Tracy (Newtown); runnerup, D.. McGurk (Petone).

Middleweight.—T. Gallagher. • The referees were Messra. P* G. Thomson and C. Leary.