CRIPPS v. GUNNER MOIR.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 58, 14 March 1910, Page 6

CRIPPS v. GUNNER MOIR.

In describing the recent battle between these two well-known boxers, a/

Sydney paper says that after, establishing a comfortable lead over Gunner Moir in the first six rounds of what was to have been a 20-round contest at the stadium, Arthur Cripps was compelled in the succeeding bout to call for the towel from his corner.

The contest was originally to have been between Cripps and Dave Smith but owing to a serious illness the latter was unable to fulfil his engagement, and Gunner Moir was selected to fill the vacancy.

The weights of the men were given as—Cripps 11.3 and Moir 13.8-J-; but it is certain, that the big Englishman scaled over 14st. Mr "Snowy" Baker was referee.

It was apparent that Moir was not in the best of condition, while his opponent was a fit as could be. In the opening rounds Cripps was unusually cautious, and showed the keenest respect for Moir's reputation as a hard hitter. At the same time, the clever Queenslander was using his left with good effect and piled up a good lead on points. The Englishman, with an apparent advantage of almost 3st in weight, naturally showed to best advantage in infighting. He landed a number of stiff body blows, and appeared to devote himself almost entirely to the kidney punch. Once or twice he swung hard for the jaw with his right, but Cripps had little difficulty in evading. One stiff right landed in the sixth round, and the lighter man responded with a beautiful rally. Measuring his distance perfectly and losing not one opportunity Cripps placed a succession of blows of stiff rights to Moir's jaw and face. The latter was greatly rattled when the gong brought him welcome relief. The seventh round had not been in progress long when the men clinched. Cripps gasped, "You hit me low," and immediately called for his second to throw in the towel. The plucky Queenslander had to be assisted to his corner, and at once commenced to vomit blood. The fight was awarded to Moir, who crossed to Cripps's corner and said, "If I hit you low, I am very sorry."