SMITH WINS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1937, Page 18

SMITH WINS

BOXING AT PETONE RETURN WITH GLENGARRY Memories of the first clash between Don Glengarry and Stan Smith, two Wellington professional welterweight boxers,, caused the Labour Hall, Petone, to be packed to the doors when the pair met in , a return bout last night, The bout went. the full distance of ten three-minute rounds and, after a gruelling contest, Smith was awarded the decision on points. The previous match ended in a draw. The match, which was promoted by the progressive Hutt Valley Association, proved to be much to the liking of the audience, which gave the boys a fine reception when they entered the ring, and applauded them vigorously throughout the bout. Glengarry weighed in at lOst £lb and JTmith at 9st 121b. ROUND BY ROUND. In the first round both boys opened cautiously, but towards the end livened up considerably, Smith being more aggressive and, with right rips to the body, he kept his opponent moving. In the second round Smith again took the^figtit to Glengarry in his characteristic .manner, and three hard rights to Glengarry's heart steadied him, and he was content to back-move for the remainder of the round. The third round opened, at fast pace, and both boxers gave and took hard 'punches with a will, Glengarry using his left to better advantage, and honours were even. Glengarry took the offensive in the fourth, and a fierce exchange of blows ensued., Glengarry, with.a right cross, dropped Smith to the mat, but he was up immediately, unhurt, and kept his opponent away until the end of the round. GLENGARRY MORE CONFIDENT. GJengarry was boxing with more confidence in the fifth and, using his left hand better than in the preceding rounds, gained several points. On the bell Glengarry rushed Smith in the sixth, round and dealt out severe 'punisljment, but Smith came back smilingly and handed out more than he/feceived. A particularly hard punch ,pm Glengarry off his balance, and he fell heavily through, the ropes on to the floor of the hall. In the seventh round Smith took the fight to Glengarry, and a hard right to Glengarry's Jaw, followed by a left to the solar plexus, had him in diffl.culties, but Smith was tiring rapidly and could aiot press his advantage home. In the eighth round both boys were very tired,. and many opportunities were missed, but neither could avail himself of his chances. ■■.•Little action.was shown in.the ninth "found, both being' content to spar. The last round showed two. very tired lads facingI.up: to.each olther and, for the first half.of the-round,.both were often in.clinches, the referee having to part/ ■them', but:towards- the end Smith-;took the attack, kept up a fierce onslaught until the bell, and took the decision. AMATEUR PRELIMINARIES. The amateur bouts were of a high standard, and , all went the full distance, each being of three two-minute rounds,. with the exception of the paperweights, which were over three one and a half minute .rounds. ,' ■Following' -are the results:—E. Fbote (Newtown), 7st 2£lb, beat R. Watson (Moera), 7st 51b; R. Kellahan (Newtown) , lOst 31b, beat F. Martin (Cotterills), lOst 81b, in a hard-fought contest; W. Tullock (Cotterills), 9st 131b, drew with W. Smith (Berhampore), 9st 91b; J. Martin (Moera), 9st 81b, outpointed H. Robinson (Newtown), 9st lolb,;.:in a good, clean contest^ both boxers showing considerable skill. ■. Bill Pluto was introduced, and offered to'fight Barney Downs, his share'of the purse to go to the .King • George Memorial Fund. • . ' ■ ■ Mr. L. Stewart refereed the amateur bouts, and Messrs. H. Adamson and A. Perrett were the. judges. _ Mr. Earl Stewart was the referee and judge of the professional contest.