BOXING

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18192, 13 September 1933, Page 12

BOXING

GISBORNE ASSOCIATION

SHOW WEEK TOURNEY PROBABLE AUCKLAND VISIT / A meeting of the committee of the Gisborne Boxing Association was held last evening, there being present Messrs. A. S. Parker, chairman, A. Rice, A 1 leeney, T. Smale, G. Clayton, I. Jcune, i{. Aislabic, W. B. Edwards G. 11 Scents, and Dr. R. Gouldingt Rice, and the secretary, Mr. J. M. Kay. Mr. A. Heeney, who managed the Gisborne team that competed at the Dominion championships, submitted a statement of expenses and a report. A motion was passed thanking Mr. Heeney, Messrs. L. and V. Davy, and the Marlborough Boxing Association for generous assistance in regard to the trip. In order not to clash with the Waikoliu association’s tournament, which is being held early in October, it was decided that the next tournament be held in Gisborne during Show week. Mr. Heeney reported that he had interviewed Mr. George Bush, of tho Auckland association, whilst in Blenheim, and arranged for an interchange of visits between Gisborne and Auckland amateurs on the “home and home” basis. It was decided to suggest Show week as the most suitable time for a visit from Auckland, and that local amateurs be advised to get into training immediately. Rules for the Johnny Walker Challenge Cup for teams competition were confirmed, and the secretary instructed to forward copies to tho various associations. S

Commenting on the Gisborne team’s display at the championships, the chairman said that the local boys should bo congratulated on the displays given. In W. McKay, Gisborne had the first champion for at least J 5 years, and the showing of the other two representatives proved that the standard of boxing in Gisborne was on the up grade. The matter of arranging professional contests for the big show week tournament was left until a further meeting.