Boxing and Climate.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1922, Page 3

Boxing and Climate.

BURNS’ FAILURE IN ENGLAND LONDON, Oct 28. The boxing correspondent of tlio “Observer” expressed surprise at the obliteration of Frank Burns, dbe Australian boxer, at tbo bands of Rogers, iiud savs that though Rogers was known as a formidable customer, wlm hud forged steadily ahead since lie won has belt at the ring, it was beluved that even if Burns were beaten Ins evasiveness and toughness would at 1 c*ist carry him through 20 rounds. ‘‘•Burns' did fight a skilful battle a«ainsit Rogers.” says the ‘‘Observer, “but bis resistance fell a wav nuclei* rlie Englishman's attacks until it could hardlv lie.realised that it was the same mail who held himself up so stubbornly for eleven rounds of fierce boiiunriliiiriit by Lewis. . . “Possibly the rliiflhtc. which has had much to do with Hie deterioration of Llovd and Cook, similarly allcctcd him The English elitnnUi undoubtedly adversely affects Australians, and. conversely, European boxers general > improve in boxing power, stamina, anil physical development ill Australia.

RING celebrity dead. VAXCOUYER. Oct 28. Sam Fitzpatrick. a noted tnanagei of t.oxiug cliampion.s is dead. He piloted Jack Johnson to Hie championship, and h reputed to b‘:te won and lost several fortunes. Hu was horn in Australia. Sam Fitzgerald was one of the best known of the: old-lime boxing managers. and was prominently associa ed with both tin. negro champions. I ctei Jackson and Jack Johnson. to whom be acted as manager. He was born in Maitland over 60 years ago, and went to America in the early days. In United Status lie afterwards hniidk 1 maiiv ligluters. He was endeavouring to make arrangements tor n return to j,is native land at the time ot Ins dentil. •