BOXING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 175, 9 July 1932, Page 4

BOXING

“"ALL-NOVICE TOURNEY SPLENDID NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT NEARLY 30 BOUTS STAGED A rare night’s entertainment was provided by the Hawke’s Bay Boxing Association at Hastings last evening when there was a big crowd assembled in the Drill HaU for the novice tournament. Nearly 30 bouts were staged and each and every one furnished thrills.

As was only to be expected little science was displayed by the lads, who, however, made amends for their lack In this respect by giving of their best as “scrappers.” There was no lack of competition in any of the divisions and some great “milling” was provided, the spectators being roused to great heights of enthusiasm and excitement. There was not one dull bout in the whole programme, which lasted over three hours, though such was the enjoyable fare provided that few spectators took note of the passing of the time.

The arrangements were most efficiently carried out in every respect and reflect much credit on the officials. There is no doubt that the tournament was a signal success, not only from the viewpoint of the public, but also from the aspect of bringing to light fresh material for future amateur tournaments. The results of the various bouts were as follow:— CLASS 1 First round.— Sheridan (Hastings) 4.13, defeated Stacey (Hastings) 4.12. Marsh (Elsthorpe) 4.7, defeated Davis (Hastings) 4.3. Final.—Sheridan defeated Mffrsn on points after a good fight, an extra round being necessary to decide the winner, CLASS 2 First roundLinnett (Elsthorpe) 5.5 defeated Philpots (Hastings) 5.4. Ashford (Hastings) 6.0 defeated Morley (Hastings) 5.5. Mclver (Hastings) 5.4 defeated Mulligan (Hastings) 4.13. Final. —Mclvor defeated Ashworth. CLASS 3 First round.— Ashman (Hastings) 8.2 defeated Burke (Waipukurau) 8.3. Beattie (Hastings) 8.10 defeated Riley (Elsthorpe) 8.8. Oliver (Waipukurau) 8.4 defeated Robertson (Hastings) 8.3. Green (Hastings) 7.12 defeated Watson (Hastings) 8.2. Semi-finals.— Ashman defeated Beattie. Final. —Ashman defeated Oliver on points. CLASS 4 First round.— Roberts (Hastings) (7.9) defeated Linnell (Elsthorpe) 7.7. Galbraith (Hastings) 7.0 defeated Thear (Hastings) 7.0. Finalßoberts defeated Thear after an excellent bout, the loser making a good recovery in the last round. CLASS 5 First round.— Fergusson' (Waipukurau) 11.6 defeated Nelson (Hastings) 11.6. Gigg (Hastings) 11.6 defeated Hood (Hastings) 11.0. FinalFergusson beat Glgg after six minutes of wild thrilling battling. CLASS 6 First round.— Fergusson (Waipukurau) 10.4 defeated Yorke (Hastings) 9.0. Dumo (Waipukurau) 9.2 defeated Harrison (Hastings) 9.0 by a K.O. Isaacs (Waipukurau) 9.2 defeated Hooper (Hastings) 9.2 by a K.O. Walsh (Hastings) 9.6 defeated Forward (Napier) 9.2. Semi-finals.— Fergusson defeated Isaacs. Walsh defeated Dumo by a T.K.O. Final.—Fergusson beat Walsh by a T.K.O. in the second round. CLASS 7 First round.— Ujur (Waipukurau) 10.6 defeated Ross (Waipukurau) 9.13. Final.— Fergusson (Waipukurau) defeated Ujur after a splendid fight.