BOXING

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11934, 15 September 1924, Page 2

BOXING

CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER BOUTS TO-NIGHT. Nothing appears wanting to ensure the success of to-night’s tournament which opens at the Town Hall at 7.46 p.m. In the championship contest between May, the holder, and l Blackburn, some exceptionally fast, hand hitting tactics should be the order, while after the contest seen when Clinton met Overend here recently their return match may well be expected to provide more than the average number of thrills. The two big contests will be preceded by two amateur bouts, those engaged being, Maloney v. MeEwan, Lewis v. Coles. In view of the demand for seats indications are Chat there will be a crowded attendance long before proceedings are timed, to commence, and intending patrons would appear wise to book their tickets in advance. The plan will close at 4 this afternoon. Doors will open at 7 o’clock for ticket holders, while ordinary ticket sales will he from 7.15. DWYER WINS ON A FOUL PILKINGTON OUTCLASSED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Reoeived September 14, 6.6 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 14. At the Stadium Hughie Dwyer was awarded the verdict against Charlie Pilkington (America) on a foul. The loser bit low in the fifteenth round. The contest itself was of poor quality. Pilkington, who 66 methods are distinctly unorthodox, was outclassed. The chief interest arose after the verdict was delivered when Pilkington rushed and struok Dwyer. The latter responded hut before any damage was done, amidst wild excitement, the men were Separated, and the lights were turned down and the house cleared. Pilkington subsequently expressed his sorrow at losing his head. CRIME WINS ON POINTS TWENTY ROUNDS BOUT. Bv Telegraph —Press Assn. —Copyright (Reoeived September 14, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, September 14. At the Stadium Billy Grime easily outpointed l Joe Fox in a twenty rounds oontest.