BOXING

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 36, 18 May 1938, Page 3

BOXING

THE OPOTIKI ASSOCIATION THE ANNUAL MEETING / , ■ ;.y There was a very satisfactory attendance at the annual meeting of the Opotiki Boxing Association held in Mr T. Hickey’s premises last night. Before the commencement of business, the president, Mr T. G. Johnson, referred to tlie loss sustained by, the club in the passing of a. very valued member in the late Mr H. Larmer, and moved that -his services to, the club be placed on record. VApologies for absence were received from Messrs C. Morris and W. Stevens. The minutes cf the previous annual meeting were read and confirmed. The annual report was read by the secretary (Mr T. Hickey) and tlie balance-sheet presented by the treasurer (Mr f. Hill). The club was shown to he in a fairly sound position, the credit balance being approximately £23. The loss on the previous year was £7. The report- was adopted.

Election si.Officers

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: — Patron, Mr G. S. Moody (re-elect-ed).

President, Mr T. G. Johnson (reelected). In thanking members for again electing him to the position of president of the association, Mr Johnson pointed out that boxing was going to have a big effect on young men through life. Boxing was the cleanest indoor sport a»d kept young men together. To be successful they had to lead clean lives. He was very pleased to see so many young men present at the meeting. The greatest drawback in Opotiki was tlie lack of training quarters and a ball for the tournaments. It was very necessary that the club secure suitable training quarters.

Vice-presidents, Messrs C. Tabb, W. Stevens, S. Jeplison, J. Mansell, H. Parkinson, J. J. Moody, R. Walker, F. Roe, J. O’Sullivan senr., E. Burton. R. McUwraith.

Secretary, Mr T. Hickey (re-elected) Treasurer, Mr T. Hill (re-elected).

Committee: Messrs A. Alder, R. Black. C. Tabb. S. Jeplison, J. Mansell, H. Parkinson, C. Morris, G. Lysaglit. P. Chambers, J. O’Sullivan (juur.)

Hon. 'Surgeons, Drs. A. J. Brass and H. Mail. Hon. Solicitor, Mr G .B. Murray (re-elected).

Hon. auditor, Mr P. J. Fc-x (reelected). Official Trainers, Messrs B. and V. Mulhern.

Referee, .Mr J. O’Sullivan junr. (reelected).

Judges—left toi the incoming committee.

General

It was decided to hold two tournaments during the season and if the support is good that an additional tournament be staged.

Subscription After considerable discussion it was decided to fkx the annual subscription at 12/6. The president, secretary, and treasurer were authorised to operate on the bank account.

Training Nights.—The nights for training were fixed for Alonday and Thursday, with full facilities for training by the High School hoys. f , ./ THE ANNUAL REPORT During the past season two tournaments were held and they proved successful. The boxing was of excellent standard,.; the Association again aclopting the policy of importing goodclass boxers from other centres. The resultant is obvious. Local talent must progress.

Public support by attendance was not as good as in past seasons and it is to be sincerely hoped that patronage this coining year will be much improved. Membership was easily oil a par with last year and members are to be complimented on remaining financial and staunch followers of the sport. r

A team of boxers, under the Association, visited Te Karaka early last season and gave a good account, of themselves, both in and out of the ling. We wish to express our appreciation of the manner in which the Waikohu (Association treated our

boys. " ' ~ ' ' ' •• Again* last year the band room was used as training quarters for the boys. Being too small, facilities for training are very limited. It is to be hoped, if possible, that the Association can obtain more suitable training quarters for the coming year. It is pleasing to record that the High School Boxing Class was carried on again during the winter months under those capable mentors, Mfessrs B. and V. Mulhern. Several promising boys have come on through their untiring efforts and they arc to be heartily complimented. t

The usual annual High School Tournament was staged during the winter and proved most successful and popular. The association’s equipment is in gcod order and condition and is stored in the band room. The Association should consider obtaining a, more reliable and suitable place for the storing of the equipment. Special pleasurable mention must be made of the Association’s honorary "trainer, .Mr B. Mulhern, and his assistant, Mr V. Mulhern, lor their usual splendid efforts during the season. It is to sincerely hoped that their valued services will again be offering this year.

Several other young men gave much time and care in the Association’s interests and they must be deservedlythanked.

In conclusion thanks go to the untiring efforts of a good band of committeemen, to the honorary surgeons, Drs Budd, B rass and Candy: to the referee, Mr J. O’Sullivan jnr., , the judges, Messrs G. Murray and J. O’Sullivan senr., and to the many patrons of boxing during the last season.