IN THE AIR AGAIN

NZ Truth, Issue 1263, 13 February 1930, Page 12

IN THE AIR AGAIN

Sarron - Doito van At time of writing matters are m a very muddled state over the proposed meeting between Tommy Donovan and Pete Sarron. The event was all set for Saturday next, but unfortunately for all concerned Sarron badly jarred his left hand m. the second round, of his contest with Leckie. THE hand was swollen to such a state that Sarrofv could not close it the day after the fight. - ■ », ■ ■ An X-ray examination showed a nasty fracture and Sarron was advised not to box again / foiv: two or three weeks. New Plymouth which had all details well advahced perforce were obliged to postpone.,the staging bi' this important fixture.-- : ■■ ••.>•' ■•■■ '■■ v <'.-.- - : . _Sarron has cabled: his American manager for instructions ana until an answer is received everything must remain "m, the air." Sarron stated to "N.Z. Truth" today that -he would regret- very much haying to leave the country without having had ah opportunity of having stood -.toe-to-toe with* the ..'■ redoubtable Tommy! Dbnovan. '". „..,.„ . , : The "Ne.\y".Ply.iflputh: Association is entitled to: much; ■;;,symp_athy. . It has gone to considerable expense and should the bo'iVt -fall through a loss of some £60 will i have to be met 1 . In the event., of! a favorable reply from Sarron's. manager the bout will be staged on March i.. In the meantime New 'Plyrnpu.th'; is negotiating with -• BJUy ■Grime 'for "a match with Donovan. ' - .'..-...: