STRIBLING WINS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1932, Page 5

STRIBLING WINS

PALMER DEFEATED

AMERICAN BOXER’S ADVANTAGE.

(Australian Press Association.)

(Received thjstoay at 9.25 a.m;

SYDNEY, July jA capacity house at the Stadium tonight, 13,000 say Young Stribling, 13.0, defeat Ambrose Palmer, 11.12, on :t technical knockout at tile end of the tenth round. The American had a tremendous advantage in weight, strength and height, and it was apparent .rom the first round that the Australian stood no chance. ’ Palmer was much quicker on his feet, and landed many good punches' to Stribling’s head,' but these did not appear to hurt the latter in the slightest. Stribling stood off and, now and again, threw hard punches to Palmer’s face. He also badly jarred the Australian with vicious upperchts, and an old wound over Palmer’s eye opened Palmer was twice pushed through the ropes in the third round. In these sessions Palmer was twice pushed through the ropes, and the referee cautioned Stribling for barging* Palmer was again through the rope* in the . fourth and fifth rounds, and Palmer was down for a few seconds i» the sixth, when Stribling was again cautioned for hitting Palmer on the chin with his elbow in clinches.

The referee hold the fight up at the beginning of the seventh 'and eighth rounds, and -made the seconds wipe Stribling’s back which was wet with water.. During these rounds, Palmer was pluckily standing up to his bigger opponent, but was taking heavy punishment.

1 After further warnings for breaches. Stribling began to argue with the referee and appeared not to understand .the rules obtaining in Australia. Terrific straight lefts by Stribling had Palmer bleeding from the lip and side of the head, but the Australian continued to fight gallantly, his face being a gory mess, and alter being down for four in the tenth, he decided he could not carry on,. The verdict was awarded to Stribling. The American showed no science, and appeared to be a rugged fighter with immense power. '•* JACK JOHNSON FOR SYDNEY. ' ‘ SYDNEY, July 4. The' Sydney Stadium authorities have invited Jack Johnson, the negio, and johe former world's heavyweight champion boxer, to come to 'Sydney and act here as Chief Boxing Instructor to the National Sporting (Nub, under whose auspices- Stribling has arrived.

Johnson has accepted. He leaves Vancouver on July 20 for Sydney,

" protest at admission. (Received this day at 9.25 a. 01) ' ! r ‘ SYDNEY, 5. The. assistant Minister of Customs. Mr Perking, stated he had received many protests and complaints against the admittance of Jack Johnson to the Commonwealth, because of the charges against Johnson's moral character, Mr Lyons stated that inquiries would- be made. ' THE HOKITIKA CLUB. i'he Hokitika Boxing Club met last evening when there were present Masses .1. Stafford (chairrhan), F. McGregor, 0. Hahn, J. Atkinson, F. Ballinger, R. Belli, ’R. Furness, 'M. McGavin, E. W. Heenan and Secretary.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

•A request was received from Dave Richardson (Timaru) to be matched with Geo.- Wright (Christchurch), or I -Smith (Westport). It was decided that the. secretary write offering a bout on a percentage basis. Advice of Dr Hart’s departure from Hokitika was received with regret. The (President' (Mr Stafford), supported by all, eulogised Dr Hart and his active interest and assistance. Two members were appoi.iled to procure some suitable . memento-. Tho sum of £5 was voted 'to rental for the gymnasium, and it wa.s decided not to continue with the use of the building. The president moved, E. W. Heenan seconded, that a letter be forwarded to the vice-president, (Mr J. J- Breeze), /expressing the Club's hope of a speedy .recovery to his usual good health.Carried.