FINE BOXING DISPLAY

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1929, Page 5

FINE BOXING DISPLAY

JUVENILES GIVE BATTLE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Despite the inclement' weather a fairly Urge attendance, which included a number of ladies, saw entertaining and clever boxing by the pupils of Gordon’s school at the -Patea Domain shed on Friday. Mr. C. Casey announced the contests,- which were judged by Mr. A. . Partridge and Mr. Waterland, and refereed by Mr. Ainsley. I. Reid beat D. Gordon. —Gordon attacked throughout, but Reid’s clever defence and superior style gained him the decision. * W. Warner beat H. Fitzwater, —Fitzwater possessed all the advantages of height, weight and reach, but Warner pluckily mixed the exchanges in no uncertain manner, making use of each opportunity to worry his bigger adver-.. sary. Warner’s battling earned him the victory. A. Hall beat A. Reid. —The boys spared nothing in. their endeavour to sustain a rapid exchange, Reid using his extra reach and weight to wear down his opponent. Hall gained the decision for his clearer style and gameness. A. Gordon beat C. McKenna. —Tha contest provided much amusement. Tho tiny boys “whaled in” with a determination that was comic. The verdict was in Gordon’s favour. C. Papps beat Brian Thomas.—Papps' right hand, connecting with unerring accuracy, proved the undoing of the heavier Thomas. Papps’ boxing knowledge was sound and its application earned him a popular decision. I. Reid beat J. McMahon.—Reid’s strategy and footwork enabled him to evades most of his heavier opponent’s salvoes,' but he . nevertheless leaped through McMahon’s defences at every opportunity. The decision went to Reid. D. Gordon beat J.' Fitzwater. —Bothavailed themselves of every opportunity to connect, mixing it continually.' H. Gordon beat G. Gordon.—The boys did not permit brotherly love to interfere with the matter in hand and each round was replete with attack . and counter-attack. H. Gordon, the smaller, obtained the verdict. J. Thomas beat A. Reid. —The bout provided an exhibition of clever manoeuvres, reflecting great credit on the school. Thomas took it more seriously and thereby obtained the laurels. K. Fitzwater, beat M. Carey.—Fitzwater outclassed his opponent, but throughout the' bout Carey fought a losing battle with stoicism and doggedness'that was deserving of more recognition. Fitzwater’s knowledge of tho game qualified him for the judge’s fav- ; our, but Carey’s height and reach gained him many points. J. Reid beat M. Fitzwater—Throughout t'he bout each attacked vigorously, sparring for openings in, clever style. Reid possessed an accurate and calculat- • ing delivery which was equalled only by Fitzwater’s gamcness. Reid emerged the victor from a very interesting and entertaining contest. K. Fitzwater drew with J. Thomas. —Tho advantages were even from tho outset, the boys’ physique being about equal and clever defensive ability rendering each immune from punishment. J. Fitzwater beat I. Reid. —A whirlwind exchange from the first gong to the finish characterised the fight be- , tween these aggressive fighters, neither employing any defence or cover, give-and-take being the order of tho going. The summing up was slightly in Fitzwater’s favour. Both boys received wellearned applause. P. Reid beat K. Fitzwater. —Reid’s superior style was immediately apparent but Fitzwater countered with a dogged opposition and clever defence. Scientific ringcraft dnd a refreshingly clean style gained Reid the honours. It was a very entertaining duel. Reid beat W. Gordon.—For physique the boys were about equal, and each possessed a hurricane style that provoked keen excitement. Their ringcraft was delightful. Each availed himself, of every opening, feinting and countering in masterly style, Reid’s stylo and clean-cut tactics secured him the decision. . Two silver medals awarded for tho ; most scientific performance during tho evening were presented by the refereo to’ C. Papps (lightwights) and J. Reid (heavier elass)»