MARIST BROTHERS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 242, 10 September 1940, Page 2

MARIST BROTHERS

BOXING TOURNEY

There was a good attendance at the first aniluai boxing tournament of the lUarist Brothers' nigh bchool, held in tho Upera House last evening. Over MG bouts were provided, each of three one-minute rounds. Throughout the, evening there was much evidence of Eie teaching of tho basic principles in boxing, anti the contestants were willing and stout-hearted. The classes' have been held twice a week for just over one term, and the standard shown was high, considering the very short time the boys have been receiving instruction. To Messrs W. Broderick and , AV. Newman, the instructors, together with Brother Bernard, who exercises general supervision on behalf of the Brothers over the classes, much credit must go. It was announced that Mr E. llixori had donated a £lO 10s trophy for the boxer, taking part in last evening’s tournament, who has shown the most improvement by his display in next year’s tournament. The officials were.-—Referees, Messrs E. It. Wimsett ancj W. S. Ingram; stage manager, Mr James Purves; medical steward, Mr A. Scott; glove steward. Mr P. Trepo; judges, Messrs G. Watcliorn and I. C. Robinson; timekeepers, Messrs W. M. Crystall and N. D. Stubbs.

St. Paul’s House won the cup presented by Mr P. Bourke (Patea) for the school house training most points, the points being: St. Paul’s 16, St. Peter’s 13, St. Joseph’s 10, St. Francis’ 9. The winner of a cup presented bv Mr Broderick for the most scientific boxer was M. Bell, and P. Grey won a cup presented by Mr J. Hodgens, M.P., for tlie contestant who trained most consistently. A. MacDonald won a cup presented by Mr J. Thackery (Rongotea) for the gamest loser. Mr V. Hannah (Palmerston North) donated several miniature trophies. The trophies were presented by Rt. Rev. Monsignor MacManus, who expressed his pleasure at the good attendance and appreciation of the assistance which had come forward in various ways for the holding of the tournament.

Brother Tarcisius said the Brothers were very grateful for the assistance given and he mentioned the Manawatu Boxing Association, the committee controlling the seating round the ring, Drs. C. W. Peach and H. J. C. Dunvard, the donors of cups, Messrs Newman and Broderick for their interest in the class, and Brother Bernard for the secretarial work in connection with the tournament. In the following detailed results the designations of the school houses to which the contestants belong are shown as Pt., St. Peter's House; P., St. Pauls House; J., St. Joseph’s House and F., St. Francis’ House: —J. Pooi (Pt.), 4st 11 lb drew with G. Johnston (I'.), sst 6ib; B.’ Bell (Pt.), 4st 101 b, beat W. Aisher (F.), sst 101 b; J. O’Donnell (P.), sst 61b. beat M. Callaghan (J.), sst 91b; M. Kreft (Pt.), 9st 71b, beat W. Callaghan (P.), 9 st 71b; S. Barbridge (J.), sst 31b, beat F. Jenkins (F.), sst 121 b-; E. Dinnan (P.j, sst 71b, beat E. Greening (Pt.), 6st.; P. O’Grady (Pt.), 7st 131 b, beat T. Devine (F.) 7st 61b; W. Norris (P.), 6st 61b, beat N. Doolan (F.), 7st 51b; V. McKenna (J.), 7st 21b, beat K. Connolly (Pt.), 7st 51b; M. McKearney (J.), 7st 71b beat J. Sinclair (Pt.), 7st 61b; J. Callahan (J.), 7st 61b,- beat F. Lovatt (FJ, 7st 61b; R. Layton (F.), 6st, boat M. Horgan (Pt.), sst 91b; P Hood (J.), 6st 51b, boat B. O’Neill (Pt.), 6st 71b; B. Reaburn (P.), 7st. beat A. MacDonald (J.), 7st 41b; R Keenan (J.), 7st, beat 11. Mcßedmond (P.) 7st; L. White (F.), 7st 111 b, beat A. Smith (J.). 7st 131 b; T. Kclliher (FJ, 7st 131 b, beat J. Chan (J.), 7st 81b; J. Barns (P.), 7st 51b, beat P. Hood (J.), 7st 131 b; M. 801 l (Pt.), sst, and T. O’Donnell (P.), sst 81b, fought a draw and in an extra round, later, Bell won; M. Kreft (Pt.). 9st 41b, beat W. Callaghan (P.), 9st 71b; P. Grey (F.), 6st, beat C. Bayly (Pt.), 6st. 61b; V. Toohey (P.), 6st 41b, beat B. Jenkins (J.), 6st. Flyweight final: Bell beat O’Donnell. Lightweight final : Toohey beat Grey. Heavyweight final: G. Callaghan (P.), 9st 7lb, beat M. Kreft, 9st lib.