BOXING TITLES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23439, 31 August 1939, Page 9

BOXING TITLES

AUCKLAND AMATEURS ANNUAL TOURNEY FINALISED LARGE CROWD THRILLED WINNERS OF THE DIVISIONS ,Tn keeping with the standard displayed on the second night of the tournament the semi-final and final bouts of the Auckland Boxing Association's annual amateur provincial championship tournament, which was concluded at the Town Hall last evening, provided a crowd which almost ftllcd the house with both entertainment and thrills which are not always associated with pugilistic encounters. Contrary to the usual order, the spectators were mostly in accord with the decisions of the officials, and only once or twice was there any dissension. There was a storm of disapproval in regard to the decision given to J. Jenkins against J. McAlpine in the final of the bantam-weight class. McAlpine had the better of the first round and Jenkins the second. The third saw a willing exchange of punching. McAlpine was tired after a previous contest, whereas Jenkins was fresh. But for this fact McAlpine, a very promising novice, may have succeeded. Special Trophies Awarded The fact that the spectators thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment was proved by the spontaneous awarding of trophies to the losers of very strenuous bouts. Among the donors was a lady patron. The trophies in each instance went to F. E. Andrews, flyweight; R. King, fly-weight; J. McAlpine, bantam-weight; G. B. Nelson, cruiser-weight. The trophy for the most scientific boxer was awarded by the judges and referees to R. Branch, who wins the Craig Cup. R. Nixon won the Painter Cup for the best loser at the tournament, while the Kohn Shield for the most successful trainer went to E. Donovan, who turned out five winners. F. Pearcey was second with three and T. B. Ewens was third with one. Team for Championships The team to represent Auckland at the New Zealand championships will be selected later. The officials were as follows: — Referees, Messrs. J. H. Sloan, R. Meale, 11. W. Brien, A. B. Joplin; judges, Messrs. J. H. Keenan, S. E. Burke, A. B. Joplin, G. Bush, J. H. Bloan, H. W. Brien; time-keepers, Messrs. C. Cowan, J. I£. Douglas; announcer, Mr. W.-E. Dervan. Following were the results: — PAPERrWEIGHT. —Tst 01b and under Semi-final.—W. Aldred, 6st 111b, beat N. Morton, Tst 41b, on points. It was a close contest, in which Aldred had a little the better of the final round. R. Mcintosh, Tst, beat S. Walters. Tst 21b, on points. The winner was the stronger of the pair all alcn(, r , although he was surprised in the opening round, when he was sent down for six with a hard rip to the solar plexus.... Final.—K. Mcintosh, Tst, beat W. Aldred, 6st 11 lb, on points, the winner worrying his opponent continuously with a two-banded attack. PLY-WEIGHT.—Sst and under Semi-final?—C. Worth, Tst 121b, beat R. A. McCainish, Tst 131b, by a technical knock-out in the first round, Worth being superior throughout. R. King, Tst lOVilb, beat F. E. Andrews, Bst, on points, after a most willing encounter. Final. —C.-Worth, .Tst 121b, beat R. Kinct, Tst 10541b, the referee stopping the bout in the second'round .when King was receiving punishment. • i ■ BANTAM-WEIGHT. —Sst. 61b and under Semi-final. —J. McAlpine, Bst 4yalb, beat A. G. Breir, Sst olb, the reieree intervening in the last round after * Brear had been knocked down. McAlpine had a slight advantage in height'and reach, and he hit cleaner and moro frequently than a plucky opponent. ■■ , Final—J. Jenkins, Sst 41b, beat J. McAlpine, Sst 4 1 / alb, after a very even exhibition. McAlpine scored well wnh short rights in the first round and his opponent miss badly with good footwork. Although he tired, McAlpine fought back splendidly. The decision met with a very mixed reception. FEATHER-WEIGHT.—Ost and under Semi-final. —G. Gordon, Sst 101b, beat I>. Mevers (Dargaville), Sst 101b, on points. . Final.—L. Pennington, Sst 13/ilb, beat G. Gordon, Sst lO.'b, on points. There was not a great deal between the pair, but Gordon looked the winner.'

LIGHT-WEIGHT—Ost 01b and Under Semi-final. —H. Mclvor, Ost 61b, beat H. Stock. Ost 2V a lb. Stock was knocked down in the Becond round for a count of eight with a hard right cross. A similar punch had Stock on (he canvas at tlie cone and the referee then awarded the decision to Mclvor. Final. —H. Mclvor, Ost t'lb, beat E. Underwood, Ost -ty-lb, on point*.. In spite Oi the fact that ho had had a previous bout Mclvor forced the. pace in the second round and also had a slight advantage in the third. WELTER-WEIGHT—IOst 71b nnd Under Semi-final.—'W. Little, lOst 61b, beat H. Robertson, lOst 4lb. Although Robertson was on the mat for eight, in the first round nnd in the second for six, ho fought back splendidlv in the last round and earned well-merited applause. Final. —W. Little, lOst 61b, beat R. Nixon, 3Ost, '2lb, on points. This was a hard-hitting contest all the way, Littlo doing the better in the final round.

MIDDLE-WEIGHT —list 6lb and finder Semi-finals—C. Wilson, list- 31b, teat R. Frickcr, list 21b, by a knock-out in the first round. R. Branch, list 21b, »i!.it E. Barfoot, lOst 121b, by a knock-out in the first round with a solar plexus punch, following a left clip to the jaw. Final. —R. Branch, list 21b, beat C. Wilson, list 31b, by a knock-out in the first round. . ' j CRUISER-WEIGHT—I2st 71b nnd Under Final.—D. Rollinson, M2st. 4%1b, beat G. B. Nelson. 12st, on points. There were some good exchanges in the onening round, Rollinson showing splendid defence. Rollinson went down for a count of eight, following a solar plexus punch, but ho made a great recovery and had his opponent rattled in the second. Nelson claimed a great deal in the final round to avoid punishment. The judges disagreed, but tho referee rightly favoured Rollinson. HEAVY-WEIGHT—Any Weight Three competitors were left in, D. Rollinson. G. B. Nelson nnd W. R. Kemp. The first-named ricked his ankle in the cruiserweight final, Nelson was unable to compete and so Kemp won tho title by dofault. GALENTO-NOVA BOUT POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER (Received August 30, 5.5 p.m.) PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20 Tho heavy-weight boxinsr match between Tony. Galento and Lou Nova has been postponed until September 15, owing to Nova having a cold.