BOXING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23482, 20 October 1939, Page 15

BOXING

TECHNICAL TOURNAMENT FINAL BOUTS DECIDED Spirited fighting was witnessed in the finals of the Seddon Memorial Technical College championship tournament, which were held in the college hall last night before a large attendance of parents, friends and pupils. Science was well in ovidence, while a few of tho competitors roused the spectators with solid two-handed work at close quarters. The winner of the heavy-weight college championship was Marks, while the Burke Memorial Cup for the most scientific boxer went to Mawdslcy. A special trophy for the best loser was won by V. Rainey. Trophies were presented to the winners at the conclusion of tho tourney by Mr. W. Rcw, chairman of tho board of managers of the college, who complimented tho boxers on the standard shown and thanked the various officials for their assistance. Mr. G. Bush, representing the Auckland Boxing Association, congratulated tho officials on the splendid organisation of the tourney. Tho officials were as follows:—Referee, Mr. A. B. .Topljn; Judges, Messrs. H. Brien, .T. Kccnan, G. Buslj, P. S'eabrook and J. Sloane; announcer, Mr. C. Carnachan; gymnasium instructor, Mr. H. P. Lecves; medical officer. Dr. Holdgate.

D. Lambert, winner of two titles last year and the award for tho most scientific boxer, reached the finals in two weights this year, but was unable to compete owing to an attack of appendicitis. The results were as follows:—

Flea-weight, Smith beat Young; midgetweight, McGregor beat Donaldson: mosquitoweight, Cumming beat Heath; paper-weight, Sutton beat McAlpinc; fly-weight, McConnell beat A. McGregor; bantam-weight, Wong beat Phillips; feather-weight, Mawdslcy beat Urquhart; light-weight, O'Mcara beat R. McGregor; welter-weight. Prenter beat Lambert; middle-weight, Everson beat Lambert; heavy-weight, Marks beat Payne.

TITLE BOUT NEXT MONDAY When Jack .Tarvis. the clever young Wellington light-weight, met Percy Kelly at Wellington recently he delighted the audience with a brilliant exhibition of boxing. He is expected to provide formidable opposition for the present. champion. C'larrie Raynor, at the Town Hall next Monday night. With a good left, plenty of speed, and a coo! ring temperament, Jarvis has beaten practically all the best-known Dominion light-weights. Although two months ago he lost to Raynor after a spirited contest, he has since gained several convincing victories over leading lightweights. Raynor can bo relied upon to defend his title with all his aggressiveness and skill. Many of his supporters are confident that he will stay the 15 rounds better than Jarvis. The bout should be very willing. A special six rounds light-weight contest is featured among the amateur supports. These have been specially selected with a view to providing speedy and closely-contested bouts.