BOXING TEAM’S SUCCESS

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1933, Page 7

BOXING TEAM’S SUCCESS

ITS VICTORIES IN AUSTRALIA. AUSTRALIAN VISIT NEXT YEAR. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night Tribute to the manner in which the New Zealand boxing team acquitted itself against the Australian representatives was paid by the manager, Mr. George Bush, who with, the members of the team returned from Australia by the Wanganella to-day. New Zealand won six matches to Australia’s four in the contests held at Brisbane, and according to Mr. Bush a very high standard of boxing was revealed. The team returned with 10 silver cups and numerous medals. Arrangements have been practically completed for an Australian boxing team to visit New Zealand next September or October. Mr. Bush said the Australians had also agreed to the inclusion of a light-heavyweight class in their championships. A feature of the tournament was that not one New Zealand was ever knocked oft his feet, Mr. Bush continued. This in itself was a tribute to the defence, of the Dominion representatives. The trainer, Mr. Donoghue, had worked hard, in getting them into first class condition. Williams had unfortunately contracted influenza at Brisbane, and although he made a good recovery he was still too weg k at the time of the tournament. to be permitted to enter the ring. McKay and R. Purdie had been unable to fight on the second night of the contests owing to injuries. The members of the team created an excellent impression both in and out of the ring.