THE BOXING RING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 836, 3 December 1929, Page 14

THE BOXING RING

_ NOTES FROM FA.R NEAP

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It was recently announced that Colin Bell, the old-timer, was to make a comeback, but latest advice is that the bout is not likely to take place. After defeating Campolo, Phil Scott went gunning for Jack Sharkey, but the controlling commission refused to sanction the match, stating that the Englishman had a few more men to conquer before he could hope to be set against the Lithuanian. Scott’s reward for defeating Campolo was £1,900. * * * It was hoped to match Grime and Sarron in Auckland on December 27, the former having signified his willingness, but as Leckie and Sarron have signed articles to fight at Napier on January 1, it is not likely that Sarron will be available, and it appears that another match will have to be found for Auckland. * * * Although nothing definite is known, there is a rumour current in the South Island that Lou Bloom, the American light-weight, who came to New Zealand with Pete Sarron, may meet Ted Morgan at Dunedin on Saturday evening. Bloom was open to meet anybody up to lOst, but Morgan is not likely to get down to that weight. Further reports of the interest which is being aroused in Napier over the Grime-Leckie contest on Saturday have come to hand. One private report states that the whole of the stage has been booked. Whether Leckie can repeat the knock-out victory he scored in Australia is a question which is being Hogged to death in Napier circles and most of the critics appear to have money to back their opinion. Wanted—A Howl Says a writer in -the Christchurch “Star”:—When the Otago Association booked Johnny Leckie for three en-

gagements a howl of indignation went up. The New Zealand Council’s aid was called upon, and the result was that the Otago Association cancelled the contract in disgust. Since that happening we read of the Taranaki Association having a call upon Donovan’s services, that the Wellington Association has booked np Sarron, and that the Napier Association will have first call upon Deckle's services now that he has decided to take up his residence in Napier. But I haven’t heard any howl about all this. Is there one law for North Island associations and another for those of the South ? * * * “Napier’s The Place” A Hawke’s Bay writer states that Johnny Reekie, feather-weight champion of New Zealand, who has adopted Napier as his home town, intends to stick to that town, which will have first call on his services. Leckie is prepared to defend his title against all-

comers, but they will have to go to Napier for the chance. This may be all very Avell for Napier, but unless Leckie is defeated it appears that all feather-weight title fights will be fought in that centre. Surely other associations have some right to a title fight in that division. However, New Zealand feather-weights worth the name of champion can be counted on less than the fingers of one hand. Donovan appears to be the only one with any claim to a title bout, but he is not of championship class.

A Disappointing Showing Artie Hay made his worst showing to date when he defeated Billy Thomas at the Town Hall last Monday. His

methods were anything but clean. Tie held repeatedly and spoilt the fight by roughing. Thomas went to the floor on three or four occasions not from a blow but through being vvrestled down. He may have been holding, and Hay gained release in this manner, and then again the Welshman may not. If Thomas was holding it was not for Hay to wrestle his opponent to the canvas. He had other alternatives. Hay will not be wanted in Auckland if he intends to repeat his latest showing. Neither did he fight like the champion he is known to be, and perhaps it is just as well that he is taking a rest until after the new year arrives. Stribling and Camera Again The unfortunate ending which attended the fight between Stribling and Camera in London recently, should not be repeated when the pair meet in a return battle in Paris next Saturday. Each man is under penalty of forfeiting his share of the purse if there is any fouling, and this should make Stribling more careful to see that his fists land above the waistline. In the first meeting between the pair it would seem from the accounts that Stribling had much the better of the fighting and if this was the case he should be the winner at the end of the bout. However, the Italian may land heavily with his murderous blows and that would end the bout as far as Stribling was concerned. Leon See. the Italian’s manager, says that his charge would have knocked out Stribling if he had not been fouled and he says that on Saturday Stribling will be polished off before the eighth round. “Pa” Stribling is confident that his son will have no difficulty in beating Carnera.

SARRON BEATS JONES

TENTH-ROUND COLLAPSE Press Association WELLINGTON, Today. The seconds of Jack Jones, of Wales, skied the towel in the tenth round of a fifteen-round bout with Pete Sarron, American featherweight. Jones faded away in the tenth round and he wag down for eight, nine and eight before his seconds entered the ring. - It is announced that Grime and Sarron will met at Wellington on December 17.