OLYMPIC ATHLETES.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 229, 27 September 1928, Page 16

OLYMPIC ATHLETES.

THE AMSTERDAM TRIP.

BOXERS USE THEIR TEETH.

REPORT BY MANAGER,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday

A report from the manager of the New Zealand Olympic team, Mr. H. Ainos, detailing performances at Amsterdam was presented to the Olympic committee to-night.

Miss Wilson, wrote Mr. Amos, could not do her best on the day and in the circumstances ran well. The swimmers were not class enough, although the girls were unable to do themselves justice. But even fit and well they were not fast enough to win, nor was Lindsay. Miss Stockley was fortunate to qualify. She struck an easy heat.

In the boxing section, Cleverley did not rise to the occasion and he fought disappointingly against an average man. Morgan performed brilliantly and the issues were never in doubt.. His fights were among the few where there was no disputing the decisions. The judging throughout was most unsatisfactory, said Mr. Amos. A good boxer had 'no chance against a "slogger." 'Many of the boxers were allowed to fight with their heads, elbows and in some cases their teeth. Many of the decisions were badly received and no wonder in some cases there was almost a riot. The track at the Stadium was not very satisfactory and it cut up badly.

Canada was endeavouring to arrange! a.n Empire sports meeting at Hamilton, Ontario, about August, 1930, and would extend invitations to the various governing bodies throughout the Empire W be represented. A Southern Hemisphere sports meeting between South Africa, Australia and New Zealand had. also been suggested, the first meeting to take place in Sydney in 1929 or 1931.1 Africa and Australia were both in favour of it.

Regarding the possibility of obtaining overseas athletic teams, Mr. Amos stated New Zealand might get a visit from a good German team. He found the Germans the best sportsmen in Europe. The Canadians would be prepared to come at an early date, but hardly before the 192930 season. Canada has some splendid athletes. The only chance for next season was America. There should be no difficulty in getting a good team from California.

The Xew Zealand team will arrive back in the Dominion about October 10.