SPLENDID AMATEUR BOUTS

Northern Advocate, 27 October 1936, Page 3

SPLENDID AMATEUR BOUTS

TWO KNOCKOUTS; AND NEARLY)

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The amateur side of the programme also had its thrills, notably a couple of

clean knockouts, one or two bouts where such was almost the case, and another where there were six times more laughs than punches. Results were as follow:

L. Graham, (Kauri) beat G. Davis, 8.13 (Glenbervie) on points. The latter was just a raw novice. M. Alach, 9.6 (Whangarei) beat G. Appleton. 9.3 (Opotiki) by a technical knockout in the third round. It is doubtful if there was a more popular boy on the night than young Alach. For a beginner, he shaped very nicely. He scored well with both hands, and his footwork and style showed that he was benefiting from tuition. He led all the way in the first two rounds, timing his punches nicely, and troubling his opponent. In the last term, he bailed Appleton-in a corner and pummelled him with left and right until the referee intervened. Alach is one of the most promising boys seen locally for some time. A. Caltax, 10.12 (Auckland) beat C, Snell, 10.10 (Opotiki) on a technical knockout in the third round. Here, it was a case of biff, wallop and look out. Caltax was a very unorthodox fighter, very aggressive, a vicious slogger, and an awkward man to get at. Snell had difficulty in getting his measure, and after one onslaught, he was down for nine. He opened the second round with a vicious attack, but apparently unperturbed, Caltax sailed in and rained solid blows at his opponent anywhere from the belt to the top of his head. Snell took another count of seven but then used a right rip to the body with some effect. At the outset of the third, Snell opened out and connected with half a dozen solid blows, but Caltax was too tough, and when he retired from a willing duel, Snell was amongst the ropes, and obviously had had enough, referee Steve Hughes declaring Caltax the winner. K. (“Whiskers”) Clarke, 13.5 (Rawene) knocked out B. McConnell, 14.6 (Moerewa) in the third round. Clarke was more effective in the first two rounds, doing all the leading with more effective blows, then in the third he sent across a solid right cross to the jaw, and McConnell knew no more. He struck his head heavily as he fell, and was in a bad way when carried fom the ring. He was suffering from concussion, and was taken to the Whangarei Hospital. s

G. Whiteman, 11.1 (Kamo) beat D. Baker, 10.6 (Whangarei) on points. These two, or at least, Baker, might have done well earlier in the day. It was more of a running match, with Whiteman tearing after his man and keeping him on the run. He chased the ducking and diving Baker, whose back was not a very enticing target. However, both contestants and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the crowd, who had their best laugh for a long time.

P. Ryan, 11.0 (Auckland) beat H. Salle, 10.4 (Ruakaka), on points. Ryan was too rugged and strong for the local, and got completely on top in the last round. He jolted Salle’s head with both gloves, and had him almost out on his feet. Salle took “his medicine” well but was definitely outclassed. R. Barnett 10.12 (Whangarei) drew with G. Groome 10.7 (Auckland) after three rounds of good boxing. The first two rounds were slightly in Groome’s favour but Barnett scored well to the body in the last , and the decision met with the approval of the House.

M. Painter 9.10 (Whangarei) knocked out C. Keane 10.0 (Taranaki) in the third round of a four-piece bout. There was little of note in the first, Painter carrying the fight to his man with a left lead to the body. In the last second of the next session. Painter dropped Keane with a beautiful right cross „to the jaw but the gong saved the Taranaki boy. However, Painter went straight in for the knockout when they set to again. Keane fought back for a few seconds but Painter was far too good and had him down three times before sending him to the canvas for keeps. Painter fought very well.

The ten one-minute round bouts did not eventuate on account of some of the competitors not turning up.