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Wairarapa Age, 11 August 1928, Page 5

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NEW ZEALAND’S HOPE IN OLYMPIAD. MORGAN s SECOND WIN. ITALIAN OUTPOINTED. United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. , AMSTERDAM, August 9. The New Zealand boxer, E. Morgan, qualified for the semi-final of the welter-weights, outpointing the Italian, Romano Canova. Morgan had easily the better of the contest throughout. He extended his right and by feinting repeatedly puzzled the Italian, who was often surprised by the New Zealander’s left swings and upper-cuts. Several upper-cuts quickly forced Canova to the ropes. The Italian replied with a fierce two-handed onslaught, but the New Zealander resumed the offensive with a heavy left th the jaw, keeping Canova moving. Morgan renewed his superiority in the second round, chasing the Italian round the ring. He cornered him and meted out severe punishment. Canova once caught Morgan off his guard, scoring with a heavy' left t» the body, but this was his only effective blow. uq. ; Round three was briskly fought. The Italian greatly improved, though he never mastered. Morgan's right to enable him to do much attacking. The New Zealander again drove the Italian to the ropes, scoring well with upper-cuts, but at close quarters Canova generally held his own. Canova in a l&st minute rally swung a heavy right to Morgan’s face, but was always inferior at long range fighting. Morgan fights in the semi-finals tomorrow.—(Australian Press Association.) A POPULAR VICTORY. AMSTERDAM, August j 8.,. Morgan had a meritorious win. His opponent was much fancied, but Morgan was always more aggressive, scoring all through the bout. He repeatedly penned Canova against the ropes, the Italian being unable to escape Morgan’s vigorous pummellings. He attempted to swing in his right, and break away, but Morgan always evaded, returning to the attack. The victory is popular. Experts are of opinion that Morgan has a fine chance of winning. He shows a good punch, and is able to take and give punishment. Apparently he has reached the top at a critical moment.—(Australian Press Association.) SWIMMING SECTION. AMSTERDAM, August 8. Results in the swimming seotiqn are as follows:— <■ 400 Metres Final.—Zorilla (Argentine) 1, Charlton (Australia) 2, Borg (Sweden) 3. Time, smin Isec—an Olympic record. This was a most sensational race. Borg set a terrific pace, bat was unable to maintain it when challenged by Crabbe, Charlton and Zorilla. The last-named’s victory was a complete surprise. He finished magnificently. Charlton was superb over .the last lap, but it was then too late to bridge the gap. Borg collapsed. 100 Metres Backstroke Final.-r-Kojoc (America) 1, Loufer (America) 2, Wyatt (America) 3. Time, 68 l-ssec—-a world’s record. 200 Metres Women’s Breaststroke Final.—'Miss Schrader (Germany) 1, Miss Barron (Holland) 2, Miss Muhe (Germany) 3. Women’s 400, Metres Relay Race Final.—United States 1, Great 'Britain 2, South Africa 3. Time, 4min 47 3-5 sec—Olympic record. . j In a heat of the 800 metres men’s relay race, the American team covered the distance in 9min 38 4-'ssec—an Olympic record.—(Australian Press Association.)