CALLED OFF!
GIRLS’ BOXING CONTESTS LONDON STAR LADY BRUISER DISAPPOINTED (Received Jan. 39, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 29. The promoter cf the girls’ boxing has called off tha contests, declaring that he dees not wish to oppose public opinion, which clearly is not ready for such sport. The decision coincides with a letter from the Home Secretary, replying to a protest against- the.'con- • ?: test, in which he points cut that ■ * though contests would be an outrage h 8 has no power to interfere. If the girls are merely sparring without the object cf cne winning by inflicting injuries on the other, he adds: This would not be illegal, because the Legislature never imagined such a disgraceful exhibition could ever be staged in Britain. Miss Newton, who is training with male boxers, is extremely disappointed and declares the action unfair. She says: “I will proceed with my sparring, nevertheless, and would not forego it for anything in the world. I do not know what all the fuss is about.” Miss Newton is described as extremely active and quick-footed and able to break down her male opponents’ guard.—A. and N.Z.C.A,
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10016, 1 February 1926, Page 5
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