BOXING.

Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17410, 24 May 1928, Page 11

BOXING.

“TOM HEENEY WILL BE THERE.” GENE TUNNEY IS NO K.O. KING. “CANADIAN” E. THOMPSON’S VIEW. “Canadian” Eddie Thompson Is one of the many Australians'who went to America in the long ago and taught boxers there the game in which they stand supreme to-day. In a letter just received, he states that Tom Heeney is quite a favourite, and expects him to go the full 15 rounds against Tunney. lie also says the new Commissioners have greatly improved the game in California since barring the holding and hitting rule, writes “Solar Plexus” in Sydney Referee. He writes: “I guess this is to combat the agitation against boxing in these parts. This question comes up for decision at the next general elections shortly. The objectors claim to have no Jess than 80,000 signatures to support them. The churches are at the head of the movement, and when they get going in America, believe me, they take some stopping. Heeney in Clover. “So Heeney has won the selection j for the next crack at Tunney, and you i can bet your sweet life Tom will be | there when the last gong clangs at round 15, for the champion Is no puncher or k.o. king. “Heeney has cleaned up £40,000, n-ot too bad for about eight tights, and he will get about £30,000 against Tunney. The New Zealander is quite a favourite.” (Eddie does not say that he is favourite in connection with the betting, but merely a favourite with all, as was the case with those he met on this side.—“S.P.”) “I saw the Paolino-Godfrey fight at Los Angeles, when they drew 125 Grand —(whatever that means.— “S.P.”) What a pasting Godfrey gave that Spaniard. “The black mask is certainly the uncrowned king, and the other fellow', one who will surely go ‘golly’ if he takes many more hiding's. Yes, I can picture the Paolino person walking on his heels in a year or so, and cutting out paper dolls. “Dempsey has certainly retired. What with his great hotel and racing stable, he has his hands full. He has been remarkably successful, and j with his colt, Dr. Wilson, he won the Tijuana Derby, collecting 25 Grand. (Charlie Lucas informs me that j Grand means thousands of dollars. — ; “S.P.") I “The ex-champion also interests J himself in a while hope named Armand j Emanuel, who has been howling them i over in great style. He is of the old English style, and Dempsey thinks the world of him. He came from the Olympic €lub, where .Tim _ Corbett emanated. This Emanuel is decidedly clever, and it is a. treat to see him making his opponents miss. Likely New Welter Champ. “Ace Hudkins looks like being the new welter champion. He meets Micky Walker for the title shortly, and will sorely beat the latter. _ [ J Mi , ’ T - fIr T iT V of l BSrcte

some years back, is the big noise among llght-wedg,h.ts. His k.o. of Sid Terris was a classic. I think he will defeat Mandell when they meet for the light-weight crown. Mao is the nearest approach to the late Griffo I can remember. This champ, can surely sock. “Billy Grime does not seem able to contract himself well over here. 1 am told that he has received an awful gruelling financially. “Joe Stretcher lost ithe world’s wrestling title to ‘Strangler’ Lewis at St. Louis last night, April 2, after two hours’ strenuous work. “Saw Risko and Sharkey fight. They would have been murdered by fellows like Fitzsimmons and Peter Jackson. “I am grooming a big fellow named Joe Malone, and if he promises good I may coax him out to Australia. I would very much like to have a good tly-weight over this way. He would clean the present crop without trouble, and cam plenty of the needful.”