A SLASHING "GO.”

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10727, 26 October 1928, Page 7

A SLASHING "GO.”

A good exposition for novices was and, Dunn, both 9st.' I2lb. Both, at the outset, stood toe 1 to toe and gave no thought to defence. As the round progressed, Dunn began to look somewhat worried and Bassett landed, heavily to the face repeatedly. In the second round, Bassett’s right was oftdn in' evidence, but he 'began to fade out and Dunn made a good rally with both hands, which was loudly applauded. Subsequently, the pair appeared glad to hang together. Early in the final round Dunn got in some good blows, including straight lefts and repeating “chops” to the face. Bassett was the more tired at the close of the contest, and Dunn gob the verdict.

COSTELLO K.O.’S JACKSON

WELLINGTON LAD’S MISTAKEN

TACTICS

With much interest the contest between J. Jackson (Wellington) 9st. 61b. and N. Costello (Matawai) lOst. lib. was awaited. Besides being nine poiinds lighter, Jackson was slim, although taller in contrast with Costello. Right from the jump, Costello hopped in with a, series of hooks. Ho missed, however, with a vicious right to. the face. When Costello again came.in, he hit Jackson heavily low on the thigh and the crowd protested, leading to a warning being given. A. great rally followed m which Jackson by eluding and by usiiig a quick left, held too low, kept Costello off. Costello dived in with a right, which missed. Jackson, next got to Costello with liis left, finding his opponent an easy mark. Costello, began to hit wildly and Jackson used good judgment by adopting smart loot-work The round concluded amidst great applause, Jackson having done the cleaner hitting. At the outset of the second session, Jackson got his left to work, but produced no effective right as a foHow up. Costello then backed Jackson against the ropes, but the . lattei escaped damage. In attempting a vicious right, Costello fell and two more rights bv him missed by a loot. Costello was at this stage warned for back-handing. Just as the round was about to conclude, Costello dropped Jackson momentarily with a left but the Wellington lad rose at once. Costello rushed in and dropped him on to his knee, the gong at this moment indicating the interval: In the third round, Jackson made a mistake in allowing both hands. to droop and in “mixing it” with Costello playing right into the latter s hands. Costello connected with heavv rights and Jackson found himself between the two top ropes. When the fight was renewed Costello louglit Jackson across to the other side or the ring where, incidentally, he landed. unnoticed by the referee,. two more blows with his. right to hip and thigh. Pursuing his opponent Cosstello landed with both hands and Jackson fell through tho ropes on to the back of his head. He was assisted hack into the ring—which, by the way, was quite an illegal action, seeing the light had not teen stopped and staggered to his feet at J in a dazed state. Costello found him the easiest of targets and knocked him out with a right to the jaw.

LIGHTER LAD BEATS OFF OPPONENT. 4. very creditable bout was put on bv J. Smith lOst. 31b..and Christophers 9st. 91b. The pair stood off for a time. Then Smith lost his nervousness and went in with both hands. The second session was much moie exciting and Christophers was cheered for the manner in which he coun-ter-attacked his bigger opponent. In the final round- Christophers again fought Smith off in splendid manner in the only_good rally of the session, and gained the verdict. HE AVY \V EIGHTS IN ACTION. BROWN TOO GOOD FOR WELLS. As far as build and weight were concerned “Pansy” Wells (Opotiki) 13st. 131 b. and Mahunga Brown (io Karaka) 13st. 81b., were fairly well matched. " Brown, however, had the advantage of much better condit on. In the opening stages, Brown landed with his right, as did Wells. 4\ eIL essayed an onslaught, but Brown beat' him off. Brown was attacking at the close of the round. The apenin<r of the second session saw «ells rrcT in wildlv but. was countered by a lot of swings to the head Brown then succeeded with some leit hooks. Another rally by Brown was effective and Wells stung to action, retaliated boldlv. Wells was swinging wild at the opening of the thud round. Toe to toe they stood and Broun neaih toppled Wells over Brown resumed the attack and Wells was forced to smother, appearing tired. marked tho final round m ulucii Wells came out looking moie detei mined. Wells landed with both hands •mul then Brown drooped nun ■"JM 1 <l St to the face. Wells remaining prone, although bearing his weight on his knees, to he counted out. Brown won every round and J torv was well deserved. It nas 113 far his best showing to date.

SPECIAL "FEATHER” BOUT. For a special "feather” contest, P. Roderick (Gisborne) met H. 1Thomas (Wellington)'-at level weights 9st 41b. The visitor Avas appreciably the taller. • The match opened with' rapid action, in avlucli Rode - X was much the faster with both hands and feet. Thomas Avas the more deliberate, and he seemed -tied up.” Round No. 2 Avas more exciting, Thomas opening with right and left to the face, taking Roderick bv surprise. Roderick then feinted with his left, and' l anded i „heavdy with his right-. Thomas Jett hook was now again seen. Infight cupied most of-the rest of thus ses sion in which Thomas had done a orreat deal better. A-series of tallies marked the third session, but it- was ” poor round, ■ Thomas being inclined to let Roderick make the pace. The final session saw Roderick go in am h confidence. All through the round the local lad made the fight although now and again Thomas would retaliate with' a dean left. Roderick fully earned the- decision.