FIGHT FIASCO

Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1932, Page 6

FIGHT FIASCO

! STRIBLING AND FREEMAN. * j-c. :l \ i>. AN INQUIRY TO BE HELD. j (Australian tress Association.) ! SYDNEY, Oct. 30. i At Sydney Stadium last mght, the ; boxing contest between -ioung" |Stabling and Johnny Freeman was cie|clayed no fight in the- eighth round, j'i'nere were a senes ot uojectionab.e i incidents, such as fouling, iioiduig, and j hitting. . ‘ btililting was the chief offender,. Ho ; occasionally used’ the “snamrocit punch, also hitting after tJie break- ; suvay the crowd demonstrating their j disapproval and constant.y hooting. Freeman was nearly outed in the first Witn a soraignt left to the chin, but he then puned himse.f togetner, and became the aggressor.

Ail enquiry 'is to be held regarding tlie bout.

Tile figlit up to the end Svas very fast and interesting. Freeman s.ightiy shaded vstrib.ing at the end of round eight. As Freeman was going back to his corner, he sat oil the rope, fetribling came liack and hit Freeman two sond punches. Freeman retaliated with several solid blows. The referee immediately it ‘“no fight.

HENNABERRY DEFEATS BQURKE. SYDNEY, Oct. 30: ; In an exciting . boxing contest at Newcastle last night, Fred' Hennaberry beat Al BourkC, on points. Early in the fight, Bourke received a gash over his eye,. tVhich'Caused him considerable trouble’ and with this handicap, he fought a great fight. The boxers were loudly applauded as they le.t the ring. Wrestling