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NZ Truth, Issue 1017, 23 May 1925, Page 13

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NEWBURY, NUMBER FIVE. De Leon, the Deadly. Jim Newbury, 9st. is the fifth victim of Gavino De Leon, Bst 121b. The first round Newbury jabbed the visitor in the face and body and collected the points for the session, but in the second the Filipino came into his own. He fought more confidently and on several occasions had Newbury smothering like a crab. The fourth was a sensation. Both fighters stood toe to toe and fought hard and at the end of the session both were all in, Newbury going to his corner with a bleeding nose. From the fourth on Newbury stood off and boxed, collecting the majority of points. In the ninth Newbury seemed to go to pieces, and after receiving several punches on the chin was a sick man when, he went to his corner. ■ After stopping a couple more punches in the tenth the towel came in from his corner, and Da Leon was crowned the winner. — Special Cable. Mcdonald and parker. At Timaru on June 26. Matters are in train for Lachie McDonald and Eddie Parker to meet for the title in Timaru on June 26. There was some little difference of opinion over who 7 the third man in the ring should be but it will probably be found that the official will be referee Page, of Ashburton. . ■ a PURDY AND FAIRHALL. An Aussie Comment. With regard to Charlie' Purdy's trip to Australia to meet Tommy Fairhall it is interesting to note the views of Sydney "Sportsman" on the subject of his match with Fairhall. "Said that Stadiums, Ltd., intend importing New Zealand champion Charlie Purdy to Australia and that his first opponent will be Tom Fairhall. '; "The first half of the rumor is pleasant news; the latter portion bad work. "Fairhall, hard man to beat that he is, is no first opponent for any stranger to Australian audiences. Tommy is a spoiling fighter — one who makes his adversaries look mere novices. "Let Purdy start with someone more orthodox, say Jimmy Allen, and if he wins he will be established. Then by all means let hirn meet Fairhall. "They'll get more money that way, too — and that should appeal to the promoters." . ' ' ' TOCLINTON. Vercoe's Challenge. Dicky Vercoe writes from Blenheirn: "I- have gone into solid training again after my fight with George Currari. I wish to throw out a t challenge to meet any feather in the country, under any association. I will fight for a moderate purse and expenses. lam very fit at present and will fight at short notice. I. would like to have a. return bout with Derry Clinton and I think 'I could turn the tables with him this time." . AT GISBORNE. Gornik v. Heeney. ■■■-.- At Gisborne to-night the local man Jack Heeney will be opposed to Max Gornik over fifteen rourids. Max reports 'himself in the best of condition, and that being so Jack will know he has been in a fight. Both are tough fellows and there should be some heavy thumping. WEIGHTS. Amateur and Pro. A . correspondent, "Glove," writes from Oamaru asking for "the standard boxing weights recognised by Associations in New Zealand." They are given below: Amateur. st lb Fly, not exceeding 7 10 Bantam, not exceeding 8 2 Feather, riot exceeding 9 0 Light, not exceeding 10 0 Welter, not exceeding 10 9 Middle, not exceeding ........ li 4 Light-heavy, not exceeding .... 12 0 Heavy, any weight. Professional. st lb Fly, not exceeding ........ 8 0 Bantam, not exceeding ........ 8 6 Feather, not exceeding 7 „-9. 0 Light, not exceeding ......... . 9 9 Welter, not exceeding 10 7 Middle, not exceeding 11 6 Light-heavy, not exceeding .... 12 7 Heavy, any weight. HAVING A REST. Heavy Champ. Stands Down. Chris. Mcßae, the amateur heavyweight champion, is not going to defend his title this year, and when the New Zealand championships are over at , Christchurch there will be a new wearer of, the crown. Chris., won '• the title without having to fight for it, and as he has had an easy time since winning last year he reckons that if he stands down for a term there is a possibility of getting some opposition when he steps -out again in twelve 'months' time. APPRECIATION. Trainer and Trainee. That there should be the best of feeling between a trainer and his pupil is very necessary, but this it not always the case. Pat Connors, who puts in a lot of work with a couple of boys in Wellington apparently has "a way wid : him" and i one. of his pupils, Alf. Cleverly, knows it. Here is what Pat has to say on the matter: "Of all the boxers I have ever handled the most thoughtful and modest of them all is Alf. Cleverly, the brilliant seventeen -year- old amateur middleweight. After steering this lad through several of his bouts in Wellington, I was agreeably surprised when he presented me with a silver cigarette case and to use his own words as 'a little token as a mark of appreciation for what you have done for me.' Saturday last, my birthday (I had quite forgotten the event) I received a wire from young Alf. wishing me many happy returns. How he thought of it I do not know for I am sure it is some considerable time since I mentioned the date of my birth to the boy or his father. Alf. Cleverly, senr., and myself were boys together and I , can honestly say, he is one of the finest fellows I have, ever met, a really good sport who encourages young Alf. in the boxing game and has two other fine young sons learning the noble, art. 'It is a pity some of our present-day professionals were not a little more grateful towards their rnentors. Such' being the case I feel certain better results would be obtained. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind that the majority of boxers are the most ungrateful people in the world and one cannot^ help but express his feelings when he meets one of, tha rninority. At present young Cleverly is spelling .from the boxing game giving his injured thumb and elbow a chance to get really well. Later in the year the boy will again don the gloves, f Young Cleverly, who is still a -middleweight, has medals which he won in the -following divisions: Featherweight, . welterweight, middleweight, light-heavyweight and heavyweight. . Can any boy in this or any other country say the same?".

BEFORE THE FIGHT. Newbury v. de Leon. "Tempestuous arguments are already raging over the coming New-bury-de Leon- contest," writes Sydney "Sportsman." "The rival trainermanagers, Tom Hanley and George Baillieu, voiced their views on Saturday evening last, and aa a result are willing to wager goodly sums of money on the ' outcome of the affair. It started this way. Hanley overheard Baillieu quietly but confidently telling a friend that he, thought de Leon just a good thing to deal with Newbury as he had dealt with his other opponents. Hanley, of course, is just as sure that his boy is the man to stop the fiery Filipino's winning march, and always having had the courage of his convictions,. Torn up and spake to Baillieu on the subject. " 'My man's young and strong and confident,' he said. 'He's punching better than ever, having scored two clean knock-outs at Leichhardt in his last two contests, and has two years' condition on him.' '"But deLeon will be too aggressive for him,' answered Baillieu. ' " 'No, he won't,' cried Hanley. 'Jimmy is as solid as a rock, and is the man to make de Leon break ground; and the man who gets him moving back will beat him. Remember, when Congress stepped in and fought with him he had the better of thirigs.' "So one word led to another, and at last' Baillieu capped it all by stating that he thought de Leon was sure to stop Newbury. "'Bet! you he doesn't,' called Hanley immediately, and mentioned £25 as the stake. " 'Good,' called back Baillieu, and the bet was made. "This incident calls to mind two previous bets of a similar nature made by Messrs. Baillieu and Hanley respectively. "Hanley won £100 when the mighty Criqui failed, to stop Jerry Sullivan in twelve rounds, and Baillieu netted £80 in wagers when the same Criqui failed to 'stop Jamito in twenty sessions." Now Baillieu is £5 ahead of it. de Leon having forced Newbury to give in. \ — TO COME BACK? \ The Wanganui Association. I Some enthusiasts are talking about j making an effort to revive the Wanganui Association. Formerly a very live institution, in the days when Messrs. L. Cohen, L. Atkinson, W. Guigley, Martyn -Roberts, W. Corby and others were associated with its management it .is now practically defunct There j are any number of good lads in the district, and under real, live management there is no reason why the Association could not -be resuscitated, and carried on successfully. j WOULD IT DRAW? Purdy and Trowern. ' Since Reg. Trowern ■, fought a draw with Ern. Baxter there has been plenty of interest displayed in Auckland as to whether the N.B.A. will match Trowern with Charlie Purdy again. 7 Evidently sorhe people are under the impression that a match between this pair would not draw a good house, but from what the writer knows and has heard this bout, if it can b3 arranged, will fill the Auckland Town Hall with enthusiasts, many of whom were not satisfied with the last fight, because of the regrettable mess-up which occurred. It'has been stated that the Baxter — Trowern fight did not draw a good house and that if Purdy was .rematched with Trowern another poor house would more than likely, result. To anyone who walk's about the streets of Auckland with his ears open the above statement seems to be too ridiculous to J>e true. WELLINGTON'S NEXT. Trowern v. ? : The next fight to be staged in Wellington is at present a bit in the air, consequent on the inability of Jimmy Hill to fight early in June. The Association has cabled Sydney trying to get Jamito over to meet Trowern. ■ Failing the Filipino it is possible Dwyer, who says he will make 9st. 121b., will be given the match. Baxter is also very keen to have another pop at Trowern, and would no doubt welcome the opportunity. I BEATEN. Dwyer Goes Down. At. Dunedin on Monday night Hughie Dwyer had his second fight and this time he did not get .out w,ith a draw — he was beaten on points by Lachir McDonald. Dwyer is not the fast, shifty fellow hei used to be, and a draw (a lucky one against Parker) and a defeat by McDonald suggest he is a good deal away from the Dwyer we knew in 1922. A BENEFIT. For Jack Crowley. In Wellington on Monday evening next there is to be held a benefit evening for young Alack Crowley, who was badly injured in an accident some time back. Crowley was a lad who never failed to give the audience a great display of boxing, and as the cause is a worthy one all who can be present should make' a point of doing so. Anyhow, if you dp not want to go tickets are on sale, arid your John Dillon will help to give Jack a new start in life. HOW FAR?./ Did He Travel? Wonder how' many miles Referee Earl Stewart covered on Monday and Tuesday evenings last when controlling the Wellirigton championships. Mick should get a motormeter, or a speedometer, installed, just to find out how much ground he covers in a night! Of course it is then just possible he might get pinched for speeding, .'for at times he does "step on her." TAKING IT CHEAPLY. And a Rude Awakening. In one of the bout's at the first night of the Wellington champs, one of the competitors was taking matters very cheaply. He was by , far the better boxer, he was a mile ahead on points, and then, he got careless. His guard was gradually dropping, but as his opponent did not make any endeavor to hit him he didn't worry. Then like a bolt from the blue a right hook landed on" the careless one's chin. His, head, shoulders and heels hit the carpet at the one and same time, and fully half a .minute had elapsed when he came back to earth. He will have twelve months to ruminate on the follies of carelessness. ' ..'-■'' NOT TILL JUNE. Hill's Next Fight. Cable advice has been received from Jimmy Hill that he will riot be able to fight again till towards the end of June. It was the intention of the Wellington Association to match Hill and Trowern for early in June, but with Hill not ready other arrangements will have to be made. '■''.-..

CHANGED. Just a Little. Ori picking up the official programme for the first night of the Wellington championships, the writer was greeted with a photo, underneath which read, "Les. Murray, lightweight champion of New Zealand, who is to m^ke his reappearance in the ring shortly." A. first glance showed that Les. had altered a little, quite a bit in fact since I saw him at Easter, and how he had grown like Jack Finnie! For the alleged photo of Murray was the said Jack, who visited Wellington in October, 1923. Great work you will admit, NOT SO BAD. As He Is Painted. There has been some very harsh criticism of the Blenheim referee, Mr.. John Dobson, in a certain quarter, and to this writer's way of thinking it' is altogether uncalled for. As "Veritas" said, after seeing Mr. Dobson's work, he is as yet not fully conversant with our rules, but once he is, we are going to have the services of another good third man. Rome was not made in a day, and it is a little unreasonable to expect Mr. Dobson to make a reputation in a night. v