BOXING.
(United Press Association.—Jsy Electrio Telegraph.—Copyright.) TOM JIEENEY’S FAREWELL. LONDON, April 21. At a welcome to the New Zealand team of howlers, who are to tour Britain, the New Zealanders present included Tom Ilec-iiey, the boxer, whom the guests cheered and wished success. Ileency’.s manager, Mr Mortimer, in an interview, said: "When Heeney has won the Tunney fight. He has a good chance for the Championship, because he is the toughest man in the ring. He has kept constantly fit. Dempsey was the favourite when he met Tunney. who was in the same position as Heenev is to-dav.”
HAY BEATS LOVEIUDGE. NEW PLYMOUTH. April 22. Artie Hay, of Hastings, the N.Z. welter champion, defeated Dick Loveridge (Taranaki) on points last night. Lovcridgp fought sluggishly, appearing stale and Hay piled up a .substantial margin of points against him The match attracted a good house. TROW Eli N GOING TO GAPE. WHANGAREI. April 21. Reg Trowern left Whangnrei to-day to catch the first steamer for South Africa. This is the outcome of the following cable received from the National (Sporting Club from Johannesburg: “All Blacks play Johnnne.sburg June 9 am! July 2. Fight on these dates. Come first boat.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1928, Page 1
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