BOXING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 5

BOXING

ARMSTRONG DEFEATS BEAUHULD United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 21, 6.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, November 13. Henry Armstrong defeated Billy Beauhuld on a technical knock-out in the fifth round of a ten round bout. Armstrong has now strengthened his position as a leading contender for the lightweight title. Beauhuld was previously unbeaten. It was a toe to toe free hitting battle. The loser was unable to withstand the power of Armstrong’s two handed punching and his long right to the jaw. Armstrong floored Beauhuld for the count of nine in the first round and knocked him down In the fifth round for seven, whereupon the referee intervened.

DEFEAT IN SECOND ROUND ADMICK KNOCKS OUT ROSENBLOOM United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 21, 6.30 p.m.) DETROIT, November 19. Jimmy Admick (13.8) knocked out Maxie Rosenbloom (13.31) in the second round of a ten round contest. A left to the jaw floored Rosenbloom tn the first round for the count of eight, and a series of hard body punches and a right cross to the jaw finished him. TEMPTING OFFERS TO FARR SERVICES IN DEMAND United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 19. Besides the joint offer of wealthy American and British sportsmen of £20,000 in cash in return for 25 per cent, of his earnings In 1938, Tommy Farr, the Welsh heavy-weight, says he has been offered two fights worth £20,000 in Germany by a famous promoter whom he is unable to name at present.

“NO MORE ANYTHING” PRIMO CARNERA CRITICISED United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, November 19. Camera's manager, Benny Huntman, states that Camera has been offered another contest in Paris in December, probably against Charles Rutz, who recently defeated Dimeglio. Camera considers that two or three weeks’ training will bring him back to his old form. The Press mercilessly criticises Camera. “L’Auto” says that Camera has no more punch, no more legs, no more skill, no more rights, no more lefts, no more anything.” THE BEST NERVE TONIC Owing to deficiencies in modern foods, most of us occasionally require р. tonic. Marshall’s Fospherine is New Zealand’s own tonic specially dispensed for New Zealanders. “Marshall’s” imparts new energy to the whole nervous system. “Marshall's” is quickly and easily assimilated, a few drops in water are sufficient. The 100 с. bottle costs only 2/6. All chemists ana stores sell “Marshall’s.” ....