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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 404, 12 July 1928, Page 14 (Supplement)

On July 26th the Eyes of the World will be on this New Zealander § 44 hi mm m m mm WMM. The Question of the Moment — Can Heeney Win tHe Championship for New Zealand ? There is no question of the ability of CHAMPION n Tom Heeney Born in Gisborne in 1898, Tom Heeney is now, in his 30th year, about to tussle for the world’s heavyweight fight championship against the American, Gene Tunney. A rugged, hard-hitting fighter, standing sft. lOfins., and weighing 14st. 31bs., Heeney’s measurements compare quite favourably with those of Tunney. His reach is 72ins., neck 17ins., and chest 43ins. FIGHTING RECORD— Bill Bartlett, Gisborne, N.Z. . . K.O. 9 George Modrtcb, Gisborne, N.Z. Won 15 Albert Pooley, Gisborne, N.Z. Won 15 Jack Cole, Gisborne, N.Z. . . Won 15 1922. Colin Bell, Sydney Draw 15 Max Cornick, Brisbane .••••. Won 15 J. Fleet, Sydney Won 15 J. Leahy, Sydney Won 20 1923. T. Bathe, Sydney K.O. 14 C. Taylor, Sydney Won 20 E. Waddy, Sydney Draw 20 1924. John Sqnires, Johannesburg . . Won 20 B. Miller, Johannesburg Won 4 John Squires, Durban K.O. 18 Nic. Moraee, Cape Town K.O. 4 B. Miller, Cape Town . . Lost Foul 5 1925. C. Complin, Sydney .... C. Whitaker, . . J. Fleet, Sydney 1926. Phil Scott, London Charlie Smith, London . Tom Berry, London ... Jack Stanley, London . .. Bartley Madden, Dublin 1927. Charlie Anderson, New York . . Paulino TJzcudun, New York . . Jack De Mave, New York .... Bud Gorman, New York Won Paulino TJzcudun, New York . . Jim Maloney, New York ..... 1928. Johnny Risko, Detroit . . Jack Sharkey, New York Jack Delaney, New York K.O. 9 K.O. 15 K.O. 8 Lost 20 K.O. 5 Won 15 Won 15 Won 20 K.O. 5 Lost 10 Won 10 Foul 3 Draw 15 K.O. 1 Won 10 Draw 10 Won 15 COOKERS retaining the title of CHAMPION against allcomers in the matches for the Championship of the Kitchen. Like Heeney, the “CHAMPION” is New Zealand born and bred and has come victoriously through every test. Just as Heeney must keep his power and strength under perfect control, so the heat of the “CHAMPION ” is always under control by the Oven-heat Regulator. \ , r The “CHAMPION” can be seen in action at the Showroom of the AUCKLAND GAS CO.. LTD WYNDHAM STREET Onehunga Otahuhu Devonport Takapuna PITT STREET St. Heliers The “Champion" GAS COOKER Made in New Zealand by New Zealand labour, for New Zealand Homes. Winner of the HIGHEST AWARD at The New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, Dunedin 1925-26. s EE the “CHAMPION” at the AUCKLAND WINTER EXHIBITION SUPPLEMENT TO THE SUN (AUCKLAND), JULY 12, 1928.