AMATEUR BOXING CONTESTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13665, 7 August 1906, Page 3

AMATEUR BOXING CONTESTS.

The boxing contest held in the Princess Theatre last evening was well patronised, more particularly in those parts of the house to which a less charge was made for admission. Mr S. S. Myers presided, and str B. H. Neill wag referee, tlio former stating that he was pleased to note tlio press recognised they were carrying on the boxing in a clean and sportsmanlike manner. He requested that quiet might be observed while the rounds wero being fought, ni)d said, the referee and judge lißd inspired such confidence tlial he had been asked to go to Wellington to judge there. Tho various encounters were limited to three rounds of three minutes, but in two or three instances an additional round, of two minutes had to bo fought, the referee net being satisfied as to the relative merits of the men.

W. Campbell (of Dimeclin, 8.3) defeated «T. G. Bohvcll (of Victoria, 8.1) in (he Bantamweight Championship, after both ho and his opponent, had received rather severe punishment. C. AVright (of Chrislchurch, 9.12) proved too much for Alick Farquharson (of bimedin, 10.0) in the Light-weight Championship. Farquliarson fought with great coolness ill the first round, and v.-as pretty well on the defensive, his long reach when lie been«io aggressive giving liim a manifest advantage. At tile end of the third round the men tied, and a fourth round of two minutes was fought to decide the contest. In the Feather-weight Championship J. P. Morris (of Dunedin) was too limvell to compete, and his place was (alien by Ovens (of Dunedin, 9.0), who fought T. M'Cann (of Sydney, and a. hand on board the s.s. Zealnndin, 9.0). It was announced that Ovens had not- prepared himself for the fight, which may account in some measure for his defeat. M'Cium's mctiiods caused boundless amusement. Ho indulged in a kind of tip-and-run style, and seemed to treat the. matter as a joke, but came out victor in the end. Probably he knew a good deal more about (he scientific side of boxing than his display indicated. It was explained that Reg Gray, who was drawn to fight A. J. Plirmner, was 211b overweight, and the meeting could not therefore take place. It was also announced that K. C. Uoss (of Cliristcluirch) would not compete against J. Pater6on (of Dunedin) because the latter was too light. Tho meeting of W. S peers (10.2) and E. Manly (10.11) K both of Dunedin, in tho novice tournament, was short, sharp, and decisive. Tho first round had only just started when Manly was knocked completely out by a heavy counter on the jaw, and failed to como up to time. J. Johnston (8.11) fought with great coolness against Dan Paterson (8.13) in the first two rounds of the Featherweight Championship, oJid there was not probably much between ihem, but in the third round Paterson opened out iu a way that seemed to tako Johnston by surprise, and gave Johnston a very had three minutes. It was ono of the fastest and most exciting rounds of the evening. Thougn defeated, Johnston certainly showed considerable science, and could not have been badly beaten. Tho decision that AlbeTt Parker (9.13-5) had won the Light-weight Championship against D. Sinclair (99) met with very strong disapproval at the hands of the audience. Sinclair's style of fighting was peculiar, and he got in several times, but after the first round had nearly been completed he was in rather serious trouble, and the referee inta'vened and awarded the victory to Parker amid hooting frota those present. Mr Myers explained that it was apparent to anyone that Parker was very much superior— (Cries of " Wo no.") At anyrpte tha.t was th>

decision of tho referee, and, added Mr Myer?, ho (the referee) stated that Packer showed such superiority that he was net going to allow Sinclair to be knocked about. The three rounds between C. Finlay (11.0) and D. Smith (11.2) failed to decidc tho Middle-weight Championship, and a fourth round of two minutes was fougkt. Smith followed up hia advantages well, md was wonderfully quick, t!v referee finally deciding in his favour. J. Kilpatrick (8.13) got wilier severely handled by S. Hanley (8.1:1) in the first round of the Fcdbor-woight Championship, and Hanley appeared to be winning. However, matters wero somewhat reversed in the second round, which was KOt. completed when Kilpatrick was declared the winner. The two competitors for the Ifeavy-wcight Championship were T. Manning (of Brisbane), who is one of the s.s. ZorJandiu's crew, and Stan M'Donald (of Dunedin), tho respective weights of the men being 12.7 and lI.'J. Manning was pretty well used up al the conclusion of the first round, in which both men came down but rose again before being counted out. In the nest round Manning was clean knocked out by a tremendous blow, from which he was some time in recovering. The fight between J. Thomson (9.8) and .Tack Griffon (9.7) in tho Lightweight Championship was very tough, and tho hitting was hard on both sides. Thomson was very aggressive all through. The spectators became extremely noisy during the bout, and this increased is the combat neared its conclusion. Mr Myers, with some difficulty, restored quiet, and then stated that owing to the tumult of voices the men had heard neither the gong signalling the end of the tlim! round nor "thi referee, and consequently a fourth round would have to be fought. At the conclusion of Ibis Thomson wa.s adjudged tho winner, ltesuhs: —

BANTAM-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. W, Campbell (Dunedin, 8.3) beat J. G. Bolwell (Victoria. S.l). FEATHER-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. T. M'Cann (Sydney, 9.0) beat Ovens (Dunedin, 9.0). Dan Faterson (Duuedin, 5.13) beat J. Johnston (Dimodin, 8.11). J. Kilpatrick (Dunedin, 5.13) beat E. Hanley (Dnnedin, 8.13). LIGIIT-W3IGIIT CHAMPIONSHIP. C. Wright (Cbristchurch, 10.0) beat Alicfi Farquharson (Dimedm. 9.12). Albert Parker (Dtmedin, 9.13J) beat D. Sinclair (Dunedin, 9.9). J. Thomson (Dunedin, B.S) beat Jack Griffin (Invercargill, 9.7). MOTILE-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. D. Smith (Mosgiel, 11.5) beat C. Finlay (Christchurch, 11.0). HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Stan Jl'Donald (Dunedin, 11.6) beat T. Manning (Brisbane, 12.7). NOVICE TOURNAMENT. W. Specrs (Dunedin, 10.2) beat E. Mauley (Dunedin, 10.11).