INDIGNANT BOXERS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1728, 19 April 1913, Page 12

INDIGNANT BOXERS.

["•':;-'NORTHERN,B.A, CRITICISED. '; (By . Telegraph.—Press .Association.) . '-' " J ;:': Auckland, March 17. It has been apparent for some time past that;, a feeling of dissatisfaction existed among boxers' and-trainers in Auckland concerning the in which the affairs'of thß.Northern'Boxing Association have, been .conducted. A meeting '-was called for last night at the Trades Hall and although ;neithcr much notice nor publicity ivas,giv6n,' : ther3 was an attend-, ance.bf about forty' keen enthusiasts, comprising both amateur and professional boxers and .trainers.' ..... . 'From statements obtained after the' meeting it'transpired that the proceedings ■were of a lively nature.-' Criticisms of the methods,.'of'the association were freely, indulged iu : and,a course which practically amounted to an ultimatum was decided upon. Some'of the amateurs claimed that their-services .had.been made use of to build up a' good credit balance iwhich had 'bean spent in arranging unprofitable matches with imported men. They also stated that the finances of the association wero' not as 1 : substantial as might be . wished, and"; Contended that, if matters wero allowed to continue as they had been ■little, or nothing'would bo dona for local box-srs. Specifio cases-were stated, in which alleged' injustices had been done to amateurs, and strong claims we're made for 'association 'reform. ■ Another sore point with those present was- tho fact that the voting privileges of the association wero confined to, • fifty standing-members, while the many other boxers and followers who paid their guinea subscription each year, were allowed no voice in-the control of its affairs. A' wider franchise was advocated. Eventually it was unanimously decided to form a body to be called the: Auckland Boxers' and Trainers' Association, whoso objects woukl be to ,watch the welfare of those interested in the snort. A committee of fourteen was elected .with a sub-committee of five to draw up rules and regulations for submission to a meet-' ing later on.. A; deputation was appointed-to wait upon the committee of. the Northern Boxing Association with a view to suggesting tho reforms indicated, a hope being expressed that .the latter body would see its way to comply before its' annual meetiiia which. is' to be' held towards the end of the present', month. The deputation was requested; to day special emphasis upon the suggested widening of the voting franchise. ' .'i .'.'.•; ( ' - • • . It was unanimously agreed that, in tho event;of compliance the objects of the new body should be directed towards aiding the work of the association in every way possible. ['.■?'MASTER-TON ASSOCIATION. ; (By Telfsrnph.—Sueoial Oorrceponflent.) Masterton, April 17. The annual meeting of the Masterton Boxing Association was held last evening, Mr. A. P.', Whatman presiding over a good attendance of members. The annual report showed thoit the last season was & most satisfactory one. Although a loss of 'iCIO had been mado on the first tournament, a profit of £11 was shown on the championship tournament. One member of the club had won 'tho New Zealand feather-weight championship at-Welling-ton, and had been tho runner-up in the final at tho Australasian championships. In moving tho adoption of the report, Mr. A. P. Whatman stated, that it was not proposed to engage. the soa'vices of an instructor this season. The classes would be held as usual, and a number of tournaments would'be promoted. An endeavour would' also be mado to secure as many, amateurs from outside as possible, Mr; A. P; Whatman was unanimously re-elected president. The following committeowas elected:—Drs. A. Hosking, Cowie, and Prior. Messrs. Haustaann, V. Donald, AV. B. Chennells, D. Caselbcrg, H. Perry, A. Henderson, John Cross, F. Kummer, and tho secretary (Mr W.ySavillo.Smith). The matter of fixing days on,which tho hall.would be open for boxing was left in the hands of, tho secretary.". ;,,, ";•-.' ; "