BOXING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18537, 7 April 1930, Page 4

BOXING.

LA BARBA DEFEATS PAUL. (United Press Association—By Klectrlo Telegraph—Copyright. ? (Received April 6, 5.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, April 5. At Buffalo, Fidel La Barba (1241 b) took a ten rounds decision from Paul (1241 b.) in a swift, hard fight, but La * Barba was easily the better of the two 1 men. The bout started at a fast pace, with i Paul slightly superior. He staggered 1 Fidel in the second round. There were ! then several even rounds in which the f men stood toe to toe and slugged to heads and bodies, both connecting with terrific lefts. By the eighth round, Paul had begun to tire, and La Barba landed three blows for each one he received, though he was still receiving hard blows. In the ninth round, Paul was obviously tired, and was unable to get close, while La Barba hammered his face, at the ropes. In the tenth round, both tried wildly i for a knock-out, with Paul missing, and La Barba unable to land the fatal punch. j AUSTRALIAN HEAVYWEIGHT 1 TITLE. THOMPSON DEFEATS MERV. ) WILLIAMS. i t (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received April 6, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, April 6. j George Thompson, of Newcastle, re- , tained the Australian heavyweight

boxing title, easily outpointing Merv. Williams. Williams gave 201 b. In weight. KID BERG’S FINE SHOWING. (United Press Association—By Electri# Telegraph—Copyright.) Received April 6, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, April 4. Kid Berg (13911 b) took a ten round decision from Joe Glick (13711 b). Berg seemed tired. He was fouled twice, but refused to complain. Sports writers emphasise that in this manner Berg has saved British boxing repute in the United States, after Scott’s performances. Berg, who has invariably put up a " whale of a scrap,” shows gameness and speed.