AMATEUR BOXERS
TARANAKI TEAM
RETURN FROM BLENHEIM
The Taranaki boxing team which competed at the New Zealand amatjeur championships at Blenheim returned last even.ng by tlie express train. The members made eulogistic reference to tlie splendid reception accorded them in Blenheim and), although disappointed with the decisions in the two classes in which V. Gordon, mid Thomas were defeated, thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The "manager of the team, Mr L. R. Davies. Alton, said that tlie Marlborough Association could not havo been more hospitable, and the general conduct of the tournament had been excellent in every respect. All members -of the team" appreciated the ser-H-.es of fir J. Gordon, of Patea, who acted as their trainer, and also the efforts of Mr S. R. Yeitch, secretary of the Hawera Association, who made very complete advance arrangements •or the team’s accommodation.
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Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 12 September 1933, Page 5
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140AMATEUR BOXERS Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 12 September 1933, Page 5
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