Two visitors, J. Spence, of the Waikato Club, and J. D. Seobie, from Wellington, compoted in the 28 miles' handicap The latter is now a resident of Auckland and intends to compete each Saturday. He was greatly impressed by the high standard of riding. SUPPORT FOR HEENEY. FAMILY WELL REPRESENTED. Another member of'the Heeney family has found it impossible to resist the call to New York to witness Tom's coming fight with Gene Tunney for the world's championship. His eldest brother, Jack, has- now completed arrangements to accompany Arthur and Pat. The trio have booked passages and leave New Zealand on June 5. It is interesting to reveal, that Jack, who was successively welterweight, and heavy-weight champion of New Zealand, had much to do witl\ Tom's early training, frequently acting as his sparring partner and second.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19947, 16 May 1928, Page 16
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