IN THE RING.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 11

IN THE RING.

(By "Proxy.")

THE LIMIT IN ENDURANCE. March I—Tracy t, Maxwell, Wanganui. March 13— Griffon t. Ireland, Waipawa. That Limit Shown by Barry, Gruelling indeed was the encounter at the Sydney Stadium last Monday week, when Barry and Langford clashed for the tenth time. Of tho nine previous battles Barry had been knocked out on threo occasions in two, three, and sixteen rounds, whilo five of the contests had been "no decisions" events.

Barry as "Receiver-General." Profiting by soro experience with the "Boston Tar Baby," Barry was content to allow Langford to make all tho play in the opening rounds. Iu the first round, during a rally at close quarters, Barry was sent to tho floor for four seconds by a staggering left, which was at once followed by a fell right. What manner of chopping-block Barry was in this round is shown by tho description of a Sydney writer, who states that 'Barry took about 27 knock-outs and 40 other punches that would havo floored tho ordinary' strong boxer." In fact, till the eighth round Barry was receivergeneral. The eighth round proved tho hottest of the contest. In describing this round tho "Eeferee" Bays:— "Twas Barry who opened hostilities, and with a good left uppercut, while they were chest to chest after 6ome manoeuvring. Langford's left to the head mndo contact high up, but his left to lower landed heavily. They slogged freely at close quarters and iii holts." Breaking awav, Barry swung his left, and Langford his right. Hero "Sam" jabbed three lefts in succession; then brought in left and right. Barry's left swing to the body evoked tho usual plaudits, and left, right, and left'to the side of thehead sent his friends into hysterica almost. Langford's right and Barry's lelfc to tho face were good blows, and Langford's eye now looked anvthing but a thing of beauty. Langlord notched two more lefts, and Barry came again. Right to the head, left to tho face, and right to the head counted good. Langford swung left to the head and upporcut; then he put all steam available into a left ' which rattled Barry from neck to hod. A left to the head brought "Jimmy" to his knees; but he struggled up without taking any count, because he know no more than the man in tho moon what ho wa3 doing, and things appeared bad for him when the gong sounded corners, just as he stood ready to receive again. From the thirteenth round to the end both _ contestants wore palpably tired. Langford being content to keep out of harm's way, and win on points. As a result of this encounter Langford's reputation suffered, whereas Barry's stock has risen considerably through his sameness and the splendid front which he presented. Barry's next opponent will bo AlTea. Thoy meet on March 9.

How Did Lester and Thompson Steer Clear of Police? As the cables informed us "Cvclonc" Inompson beat Lester on [mints after twenty rounds. It iv.ill be interesting; to rend tho details of this disturbance, for neither contestant can be called n boxer—both arc mere fighters. As the police authorities in Sydney have prohibited the in-fightin<f, it must have been amusing to witness tho'display cf "lming." It is. however, a good win for Inompson. for he was giving awav about 201b. weight.

Ye, Antitnt Person—Hock Keys. cleverest - light-weight ■hn* demonstrated that he has : not- lost any of his cleverness through being out of the game for so long. His latest victim was "Sid" .Sullivan,' well known here through boating "Healer" Wells at thelocal Opera House. Of the affair, the "Sun" says:— The contest was a pretty one to watch, the old master lieing almost a revelation in cleverness. His every move was n picture, but any snap ' th«t lie once had seemed to be (' isappearing. Ou!pointing "ullivan in every department of the game, he piled up the points in rare style, and although lie managed (0 mo.ke his adversary look very humble ."t :,'mcs, . there was not the faintest suggestion of power in his punches. It was i-ny the frequency of the visitations that caused any trouble. Scores and so '<s of punches were landed in every round after tho fourth, but they ■ ere butterfly taps. They were uncomfortable to the recipient, but they : d not • hurt. All the same, they worried Sullivan considerably, and the frequency with which they were handed out subsequently had on effect on tho Waterloo boy,.and made !iim r.,ru'tain :n his movements. When the final gong clanged Keys was. to use an Americanism, forty blocks ahead, and the referee had no hesitation in declaring him the winner. Current Sydney Topics. According to Sydney tiles, "Dealer" Wells, after a spell of seven months, is earning back into the game again. Ho was to have met Cox last Tuesday. The squabble between Mr. M'lutush and "Sam" M'Vea has evidently ended, fcr M'Voa has signed on to meet T.augford a third time. The smash will hnpnen on Easter Holiday at the Sydney Stadium. t A match which takes place to-night in Sydney, and •vhich i.i of more than pa.'f-v ing interest to New Zealand;:;'*, is that between Cbibbv ('.veltor-v.yH.'M champion of the world) and "Dave" Smith fslylcJ the iight-hc:>.vy-woight champion of the British Empire). Johnson Joking. From present indications it seems as thou.rh Mr: Johnson has again side-r.fep-n»d Mr. H. D. M'lntosh. and. incidentally, "Sam" Jl'Vea. Accordim: to the cables, Jo'm«on and Flynn have bath deposited a forfeit to box for the world's championship nt a place ami time which arc at present mt for publication. As Brisk as a No-Confidence Debate. The Tracy-Maxwell cla«h takes place at Wangamii next Friday night. Tracy in-, forms the writer that lis is feeling very well, and is confident that he can gather in the big end »f the purse. As Maxwell is a strnii'r. rushi'iii person, and is l'oncvied to Irive "conditi 111" thi.'k iiimn Mm the aff'iir ought to b" as interesting a* a no-ronfidenrc dehn'.? in IV-linment. The preliminaries nvviivod a r e Meson v. Crcnr (li-vivv). Breed v. Hog-n (weltuv), BoH v.' o™,, (U..],!). mid'Hiamm-.l <-. ("trolly ffenl'irrV Mr. T. Sampson, of Wellin"ton. will officiate reffree. "Tim" Tve.ev Ims Wn nsk«d 1-r tho Waipnwn. Boyiiig .Association to officiate ns rpfcrce '!> the "V ; 'u" GrilHn-"Banicy" Ireland match on I.lth orox.

"Renders will regret I" hoar Hint Dr. Napier M'l-ean, I 1!" well-known referee In flip Wpl!in:,'l<in'Tin:;in<r is still indisposed and confined la lu's home. T am Mire Ihit I am voicins the wishes of nil in tciMbriiig to the genial doctor the l:c-<t wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.