BOXING

Southland Times, Issue 20256, 15 August 1927, Page 8

BOXING

TOURNEY AT BLUFF SOME EXCITING BOUTS STAGED LOCAL FANS WELL CATERED FOR On Saturday evening the Bluff Boxing Association staged a programme of interesting bouts—ten in all. The Star Theatre was packed, and all accommodation, especially the ring-side, was fully taxed. As a result the association will show a fairly substantial profit on the fixture, the generosity of a number of local enthusiasts in presenting cups for the winners of the various classes helping considerably toward the attainment of this desirable state of affairs. Some good contests were witnessed during the evening, and the opinion was heard expressed that the fixture was every bit as good as, if not better than, the championship meeting at Invercargill the previous week. Mr R. Kirkwood’s cup for the most scientific boxer was won by Les Adams, an Invercargill boy, who has already displayed his worth in the ring, being runner-up for the Southland welter-weight championship. The cup was a handsome one and the selection of Adams as the successful competitor met with the approval of the crowd. During the evening the president, Mr E. Budd, read telegrams from Messrs P. de la Perrelle (Winton), and F. Jarvis (Invercargill), wishing the association every success in its fixture. The officials were:—Referee Mr A. E. Tall; announcer: Mr E. Budd; ring master, Mr N. McGorlick; seconds: Messrs G. Barton and H. McQuarrie; call stewards: Messrs K. McKenzie and J. Sivell; judges: Messrs F. Vella and W. Calder ; clerk of scales, Mr W. H. Lowe; secretary: Mr J. Silvester. The medical officer in attendance was Dr. Torrance. Following are the results:— FEATHER-WEIGHT. R. Kitson (9.0) v. B. Foster (8.13). (Bluff). (Makarewa). Both men lunged wildly and indulged in close in-fighting. The rounds, however, were interesting. The judges ordered an extra round of two minutes and Foster scored well in the last few minutes with a good right uppercut, and made Kitson miss a lot. Foster was declared the winner. FINAL. B. Foster (8.13) v. H. McFarlane (9.0). (Makarewa.) (Invercargill.) Both boys were evenly matched as regards height and reach. There was plenty of in-fighting, in which the experience of the Makarewa contestant gave him the advantage. Both connected with body punch in the first round and Foster appeared to lead on points. The latter, however, lacked condition and McFarlane showed up to more advantage in the second. The judges disagreed, and the referee awarded the fight to McFarlane. NOVICE WELTER-WEIGHT. N. Gallagher (10.11) v. Galt (10.6). (Invercargill) (Waianiwa.) This bout did not go a full round. Galt connected with lefts and rights to the face at will and the Invercargill boy cried enough. OPEN WELTER-WEIGHT. G. McEwan (10.9) v. L. Adams (10.7) (Invercargill.) ( Invercargill.) This bout was awaited with interest in view of the fact that McEwan secured a lucky win over Adams at the Southland championships, and when it was finally staged the crowd was roused to a high pitch of excitement. Both boys swapped punches at close range and neither let up an inch. There was little to pick and choose bet wen them in the first round, both contestants mixing it freely. The second round went to .Adams although he was made to miss at times and seemed to perfer the in-fighting. His punches lacked the finish of his opponent’s however. In the third round Adams beat his man pointless, his hitting being a treat to watch. Every time he hit he landed with deadly effect and his opponent was groggy at the finish. The bout went to Adams, the tables thus being turned on the decision at Invercargill when McEwan appeared to have an extremely lucky win. BANTAM-WEIGHT. C. Spencer (8.4) v. W. McFarlane (8.3) (Makarewa.) (Invercargill.) The bout opened brightly, but had not proceeded far before Spencer was doing his best' to avoid punishment. McFarlane got home repeatedly with lefts and rights, specially with the left, and at the conclusion of the first round Spencer retired. NOVICE LIGHT-WEIGHT. J. Webb (10.1) v. C. Donald (9.6) (Invercargill.) ( Invercargill. I Webb opened aggressively in the first round, but only light blows were exchanged, Donald making his opponent miss repeatedly. Donald was smarter on his feet, and in the second and third rounds .scored neatly with a good straight left, and outclassed his opponent. The verdict went to Donald. FINAL. J. Banks (9.5) v. C. Donald (9.6) (Winton.) (Invercargill.) The bout opened tamely, neither of the contestants showing much knowledge of the game. Banks was the stronger of the two and relied on right and left swings- combined with his strength to carry him through. He connected a trifle more cleanly than Donald though both were erratic. Banks won the bout after a dull display. OPEN LIGHT-WEIGHT. W. Gilson (9.5) v. A. Jones (9.5.) (Bluff.) (Invercargill.) The bout opened with a series of fast rallies in which Gilson scored repeatedly with his left, and in the second round drove Jones to the ropes and connected with a right swing. Jones’ right uppercut was used to advantage. Gilson secured the verdict, but both men received an ovation from the crowd on leaving the ring. FINAL. W. Gilson (9.10) v. J. Kelly (9.5) (Bluff.) (Invercargill.) Gilson got the worst of the in-fighting in the first round and kept out in the second with no more success, Kelly scoring with his left. Gilson was wild in his swings. Kelly’s dangerous swings to the face wrought havoc with Gilson, and the fight went to the Invercargill man. MIDDLE-WEIGHT. F Anderson (10.7) v. J. Farmer (11.2) (Winton.) (Invercargill.) Both men opened wildly, and what points were scored went to Anderson. The second round was an exhilarating one. Farmer, who was practically without defence. made an open target for the deadly rights and left of Anderson, one of which closed Farmer’s eye. He stood up to the punishment well, and just before the gong shot a deadly left to the body which, took some of the sting out of Anderson. The final round was a slogging match, and although both were wild with their punches they connected well at times. Anderson ran out an easy winner.