BOXING

Patea Mail, Volume XLIX, 26 November 1928, Page 2

BOXING

AX IXTFIIFSTIXG EVENING. A veiy interesting evening was spent in the Domain Training Shed on Fri.lav night, when a boxing tournament ~,is held among the pupils of the Carlyle Boxing School, to mark the close of the season. There was a very fair . dwil of parents and friends of the pupils, who thoroughly enjoyed the Hvening’s sport provided. The pupils .•lined themselves, well testifying to .~e , client training they had received at the hands of their instructor, .Mr. J. Gordon. His Worship the .Mayor, in a brief speech, extended a ..eaity welcome to the visitors and exp.esscd the hope that they would have au enjoyable evening. The follow* ag were the bouts: — * -Martin v. Thomas.' —-Margin - Mon somewhat easily, having the longer reach, L’apps v. Close. —I’apps was the smaller, but what he lacked in size he more than made up for in punching power aid gameness. This bout was easily the star bout of the evening, and the e-i ioa.io Papps was a very popular one. Imiarh v. llenmthson. —The hitter had au advantage in height, but J nidi had more science and won easily. Waterlaml v. Clarkson. —These boys acre evenly matched and fought well, 'laihsou winning in the final round. A novel feature was the next match ■etween two little tots of the gentler sex, Misses Willis and Gordon. Both ooxed well, and the decision, a draw, met with loud applause. His Worship* remarked that boxing carried out properly could not do them any barm. Martin v. Waterland. —Martin was ihe taller and heavier, but Waterland ■proved a game youngster. The bout was merely a bye anil no decision was given. Wilkinson v. Williams. —Williams was much tire tailor, but Wilkinson -tuck gamely to his man and won comfortably. F. Warner v. J. Thomas. —Thomas, who had the longer reach, was the more iggressive in the first round, but War,er evened up* mutters in the second, -his was a bye and no decision was given. Kogor v. Leatham. —Both were well matched as regards height, but Beariiam. who was slightly heavier, did most of the leading. This was an exaibition bout only. ° L. E I wards v. 11. Willis.—Willis was ;he taller, but Edwards was the stronger (.1 the two, and did most of tire leading in the Jirst round. This was ilso an exhibition bout. Lmlaeli v. Martin. —A good bout, iirtin winning. Martin v. C. Pa pips. —Another good contest, Papps winning.

Thomas v. Wilkinson. —The. latter gained the verdict. Warner v. Ranger. —An exhibition .soul, both boys giving a really lino •xhibition of boxing. Martin v. Clarkson. —Martin, who .as the faster, nun easily. Willis v. Gunn. —A lively bout. Gunn injuring his left thumb and handicapping him considerably. A good exhibition 'bout. Gordon Twins. —An exhibition bout, .'liese youngsters gave a very line cxaibition of boxing, “mixing’' things throughout the two two minute rounds. Both boys were loudly applauded on leaving the ring. v At the conclusion of the bouts His Worship announced that medals had •teea won by C. Papps, N. Martin, Wilkinson. A special medal for the most scientific boxer of the evening was . warded to Lcatham. A trophy presented by the Mayor was won by G. Gordon. His Worship next presented Mr. .T. Gordon, principal of the school, with a very line clock on behalf of tho pupils, parents, and friends, His Worship congratulating Mr. Gordon on the excellent showing his pupils had put up. cheers being given by those present. Mr. Gordon, in returning thanks for the gift, said boxing was a hobby with him anil lie tried to make the boys look up to the sport. Ho thanked them for their expression of goodwill and would think of them all when he looked at the clock. (Applause.) .Officials who assisted during the livening 'yere:—Announcer, Mr. R, aterland: roleree. His Worship tho Mayor; judges, Messrs.” Ainslcy and Partridge; time-keeper. Mr. W. R. Morse.