Pocock, Floored Six Times In Five Minutes, Comes Back for More

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 424, 4 August 1928, Page 7

Pocock, Floored Six Times In Five Minutes, Comes Back for More

REFEREE STOPS FIGHT AT TOWN HALL

FLOORED four times ill the first round, and knocked down for two counts of eight in the second, Clarrie Pocock, of Christchurch, was just about a cot-case at the Auckland Town Hall last night, when Referee Johnston stej)ped in and awarded the fight to Tommy Mclnnes, after less than five minutes’ actual fighting.

Pocock never had a chance. Right from the start Mclnnes tore in and crashed home a terrific barrage of blows at close quarters. Hopelessly outclassed as he was, Pocock gave an amazing exhibition of pluck. He refused to be put down, although McInens hit him with everything he had. FIERCE FIRST ROUND The first round had only been in progress a minute when Pocock took a left hook and went down for three. Almost immediately another left hook set him down for nine, and shortly afterwards he again visited the canvas for seven. After a short spell of infighting Mclnnes connected with a short right to the jaw, and Pocock went down for six. He gamely struggled to his feet, but would have gone down again but for the gong. He walked very unsteadily to his corner. At the beginning of the second round Mclnnes went in close and scored with a short left hook, Pocock landing with a straight left and a right. They went into a clinch, and in the breakaway Mclnnes hit his opponent, and was severely cautioned by the referee, Mr. W. A. Johnston. Immediately afterwards Pocock "went down for eight and again for eight. He was going down again when the referee stepped in and awarded the fight Use Radium Floor Polish and your floors and furniture will reflect your wisdom. Save the Coupons. 13

to Mclnnes. Mclnnes weighed in at list 21b and Pocock list 3Xlb. COULDN’T STAY WITH McINNES Pocock adopted the wrong tactics. He tried to go in and fight his man, but Mclnnes was too old a campaigner. The Christchurch man was outclassed, but he is to be commended for his gameness. Seen after the bout Pocock said that he was sorry that the fight had ended so abruptly. He would rather have taken a beating of a few more rounds than that the fight should have gone such a short distance. The referee for the professional bout was Mr. W. A. Johnston, and the amateur contests were refereed by Mr. R. Meale. The announcer was Mr. W. E. Dervan. AMATEUR BOUTS C. Manson, Sst 12Xlb, beat A. Spragg, 9st.—Manson took up the attack, but Spragg fought back. Both boxers scored to the head and body throughout the four rounds. Spragg made a good showing against a more experienced opponent, and little separated the pair at the finish. T. Pownall, list 31b, and K. Lindesay, list 31b, fought a four round draw which brought the house down. The opening round was fought all the way, Pownall dropped his opponent three times without counts, but Lindesay, 8s lid—The Best Hat—At Bert Marshall’s.

though groggy, was nothing if not game, Lindesay adopted his opponround, and did much better. lie also ent’s south-paw stance in the second had the better of the third. Pownalt returned to the fray in great style in the last term, which was hotly contested. The decision was very popular with the crowd. M. Peryer, 9st 131 b, beat R. Martin, 9st 131 b. Both boys put their hearts into their work, and fought a close four rounds. The decision to Peryer met with a mixed reception, although there was no doubt about the verdict. C. McKnight, lOst, beat A. Greer, 9st 81b. The bout was tame, the boxers being more anxious to dodge each other than go in and fight.