BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1923, Page 3

BOXING.

TARANAKI ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The committee of tlie Taranaki Boxing Association met last night. Present: Messrs. E. Jackson (chairman). M. D. Stagpoole, V*. A. Stephenson, W. Yardley, W. Rlcihards, E. Whittle, G. E. Jago, W. Whitaker, N. B. Howell and Jas. Gaftia.. It was reported that arrangements for the coming tournament were well in hand and that everytihng pointed to it being very successful. Keen Interest was being taken throughout Taranaki and a large attendance was expected. Gleeson and Cadman, the contestants in the big bout, were both reported to be in great form, and a stirring struggle is expected. Scott and MeAsey, who are also boxing a professional contest, are In training. Tho amateur preliminaries have been definitely fixed as follows: Coates (Omata) v. Fletcher (Purangi) and Brosman (New Plymouth) v. "Waite (Urenul), each six twominute rounds. Two boys. Bremuuhl and Turner, will box four two-minute rounds. It was resolved to add the names of Drs. Milroy and Davie to the list of medical examiners of competitors. Arrangements have been made so that cars can be parked at the hall. A suggestion was made that the presentation of prizes In connection with the American athletes sports me’eting should take place during the tournament, and the matter was left in the hands of the chairman and Mr. E. Whittle to arrange if possible. A MEETING OF CHAMPIONS. The Cadman and Gleeson bout to be staged by the Taranaki Association, on the 14th Inst., is attracting great attention throughout the Dominion. Both hoys arp about the same height and weight, Gleeson being perhaps a pound or two heavier. The styles are similar, and both are clean living and experienced boxers.

Cadman has to his credit a knock-out decision over McCleary, tho heavy-weight champion of ,Ne\v Zealand, while Gleeson before ho advanced into tho heavy-weight division was Australia’s idol and middle-weight champion. Sydney and Melbourne fight fans can tell you of his punching ability, and capacity for taking punishment. Both boxers have never been known to quit, and their condition should be perfect. With these features about the contest, a hard, close and determined struggle is expected. The second professional bout between Lon. MeAsey, of Lepporton, and Bill Scott, of Inglewood, is creating great interest, and both feel confident about the result. MeAsey is sparring with Gleeson, while Scott will train with Cadman. There is very little ehoice between these boys, and tho ten rounds which they will fight should be the fastest seen for I many a day. Excellent amateur preliminaries have been arranged, and the promoters are sparing no expense to make the whole of the tournament a success. No members’ tickets are being issued, but a special block of scats is being reserved for them. Ringside reserved seats are 19s Gd plus tax, while the others are 5s phis tax. Schoolboy tickets may be had for 3s, plus tax, at the secretary's office. The box plan opens at Collier’s this (Wednesday) morning.