HIT HIM HARD, HEENEY!

NZ Truth, Issue 1182, 26 July 1928, Page 6

HIT HIM HARD, HEENEY!

TO-NIGHT at the Yankee Stadium, New York, Tom Heeney will attempt to win a world's title for New Zealand—the seoond born and bred New Zealander to attack such a task. Boxing interest is world-wide and the four corners of the earth will await the result. But no place with more interest; — more hoping — than. New Zealand. The national newspaper of the Dominion, "N.Z. Truth," as representing the whole sporting community, this week dispatched the following cablegram to Tom : " 'Truth,' on behalf entire sporting community New Zealand sends best wishes success epic battle for world's title. "New Zealanders confident you will uphold reputation as trier to the last gong." Heeney soon shot back his reply, and, m it, it is interesting to note that he did not forget to make mention.' of the person,/.: who persuaded" him to leave these, shores. ; ; " Message from my own people through you inspires me and is thoroughly appreciated. Please tender my sincere thanks to them all. "I will give of my best as I always have done, and.one cannot do more. ■ '* ' My riianager,, John Mortimer, joins with me m sending , ■ salutations to 'Mick* Stewart; who brought us together. "Please .convey my affections to my mother, father and family, m which all my three brothers, Jack, Artie and Pat join; "Kia Ora to all is the sincere wish of TOM HEENEY." On! the morning of the match- "Truth' can only express .confidence inTom and ask him to hit Tunney hard— and often. Good Luck!