PROSPECTS NOT BRIGHT

NZ Truth, Issue 1215, 14 March 1929, Page 10

PROSPECTS NOT BRIGHT

THE season is rapidly approaching but prospects are none too bright, j there being little movement throughout the country. Most associations are sitting back, marking time, an.d. it may be the middle of April before there is any real activity. During the summer months contests do not attract greatly, perhaps mainly for the reason that the crowd prefer to be out enjoying the sunshine m the evening. Particularly has this been so with daylight saving. Now, with the clock going back, and the nights drawing m rapidly, there is no reason to hesitate. Amusement is wanted and given the right contests there will be no need to worry about the response. At the present time there are men worthy of fights m the country, but when it comes to suitable opponents it is different. This year, if associations wish to make the sport pay, boxers will have to be imported from the other side. And, when thinking of importations, strong efforts should be made to bring Leckie, Griffiths and. . Purdy back home. _ „..■. Another important factor for associations to bear m mind is that a cheap fight is nearly always a dear fight m the long run. Go for the best and the public will do the rest. .