BOXING

Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1930, Page 8

BOXING

DONOVAN V. GRIME-

AN UNPLEASANT INCIDENT,

NEW PLYMOUTH, June 13. With a eaivfcilag-j of his left knee

split when training, Billy Grime (9.43) courageously carried out his engagement with Tommy Donovan (9.2) at Hawera to-nigjit, Donovan winning comfortably on points. Tn the early stages, Donovan’s aggressiveness earned him the first few io lids, but the’ Australian was cool, less person died, and always looked dangerous. He appeared to realise that his only chance was by the knock-out. and on several occasions he

almost attained his objective. However. his injury developed, and over the last few rounds lie had difficulty ’ ) ’ • VTw- to ! is corner.” Grime was cautious in the first few rounds, being content to let Donovan do the leading. As usual, Donovan commenced at a, furious pace, literally hurling himself at the crouching form of the Australian. Grime was an elusive target throughout the contest. His method of holding off liis opponent With an extended left worried Donovan, who had serious difficulty in getting to close quarters. Occasionally Grime varied this manoeuvre by letting the Waitara man come in so lie could use his dangerous right. By virtue of forcing tactics, however. Donovan had, a comfortable lead over the first five rounds. Donovan did most of his scoring with a straight left, usually delivering two lb-lows in quick succession. Grime then seemed to fight with greater vim, his clever head work, greater ability and better ringcraft getting ooints in his favour. By lowering his left hand lie would entice Donovan to lead, and would counter by (1 Icing underneath and ramming his right in a drive to the hotly or head.

DONOVAN GROGGY

Donovan was groggy as the result of a. succession of right crosses j, o the jaw, but the Australian was unable to following nip the advantage owing; to the injury. The Waitnrn boxer was well aware f his opponent’s handicap, and made full use of it, boating a quick retreat whenever danger threatened. Grime was unable to deliver more than one heavy punch at a time. He realised the necessity of trapping Donovan, and in an endeavour to do so called on every trick in his varied repertoire. This was not enough, however, lor he could not set himself for the coup do grace,

Attuned to the highest pitch of physical? [Ktness, Ufinovsin proved -a will o’ the wisp, dancing in and out again. Grime’s injury developed until he could scarcely hobble to his corner at times. When he was forced to retreat. Grime did so on one leg

CROWD DISPLEASED.

/’bout midway through the contest Donovan incurred the displeasure ol the crowd. The boxers were in a clinch, when Donovan accidentally kneed Grime, who made a friendly remonstrance, and broke clear with both hands hanging loosely ot Ins sides. Donovan made a motion which the Australian apparently thought was to he a handshake. He extended his left glove and received a vicious left hook to the jaw. Hoots and cat-calls rent the air, and Grime smiled disgustedly.

Grime slowed up from the effects of his injury, and Donovan appeared to increase the pace, and over the last few rounds held a decided advantage.