PUG PARS.

NZ Truth, Issue 973, 19 July 1924, Page 11

PUG PARS.

A few weeks back lt was cabled that Jack Dempsey had made short work of three partners m a charity exhibition. The last mall brought the news that the champion wore twenty-ounce gloves for his exercise canters. The next charity affair Dempsey appears nt he will havo to don pillows!

Pancho Villa, world's flyweight I'hampion, decisively defeated Bud Taylor m 15 rounds at New "York on June 11. The title was not at stake.

Roy Brien, who it will be remembered put up such a sterling battle with: Duke Maddox some two years ago, has been m strict training for some weeks past now at Tim Tracy's gym. Roy bars no nine-stone boy m the country, and. will be prepared co enter the ring anywhere and at any time.

That Barlow's, new boxing school is going to be one of the most popular iri the city was readily shown On* Tuesday evening when the hall m Tory Street was packed to the doors for the official opening. It is evident that the management have spared no pains ( o .make a success of the new venture, and the ring and fittings are of high order. The hall, itself is Very spacious, with suitable arrangements for accommodation. After the ceremonies of declaring the school open had been carried dut, those present were treated to some excellent bouts, such well-known boxers as Charles, Fitzsimmons, Mcßae, Napier, Jefferies, ! McArthur, Carroll, and Crowley participating, whilst m between the bouts a musical fare was provided, to the enjoyment of the fans.

Ermino Spalla, . European heavyweight champion, must return to Milan m September and fight Vanderveer, the Dutch champion, or he will lose his title, according to a ruling of the international Boxing Union. Spalla was all set to meet Vanderveer when He jumped down to South America m search of fame and fortune. The jump netted heavy financial loss to several Milan business men, and their feeling on the situation noW;is: "Spalla must return and fight Vanderveer, or we will prevent his fighting anyone else."

Tommy Harris has applied for reinstatement as an amateur. 'His solitary flght as v a professional was against Lachie/ McDonald m Dunedin, and as the loser's share he. hardly got enough to buy a -suit of clothes. ,-.

Whenever the Dunedin Combined Sports Club stage any • bouts, Les Murray's rooms are packed to capacity, and this was the case last Saturday night, when an admirable entertainment was provided. The programme contained 17 bouts, and most of the contestants will be seekers of championship honors at the centre tournament next week.

The Southland Association conducted a successful novice 'tournament last week and although the attendance left something to be desired, a higher standard than usual was maintained. The winners of the classes are as follow*:— Junior paperweight, L. ; Jarvis; Senior paperweight, C. Jarvis; 'bantamweight, M. Owe-i.;*-, lightweight, D. Fraser; welterweight, Bl Smith; middleweight, T. Thomson; heavyweight, D. Grah .m. The most scientific exhibition m the tournament was given by L. Jarvis, m the junior paperweight. This little chap, who turns the scale at 4.13, is a son of instructor, Freddy Jarvis. He. is a finished little boxer who • should go very far m the game.

The- Christchurch Sports Club is stepping itself out m an effort to improve the conditions under which local matches are held. The old-time ring has been substituted by a postless arena, whilst the padding of the ropes at the corners is another .innovation which has been wanted for a long time. The general ring arrangements also are much better than they used to be.