BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 50, 20 July 1914, Page 5

BOXING.

WHAT THE CTNEMA SAW. NOT A DELIBERATE FOUL. By Cable— Press Association— Copyright London, July 17. Oorri states that he did not see Deschamps in the ring, otherwise he would have disqualified Carpontier. He offered a similar purse for another fight, and Deschamps is prepared to accept the challenge after he meets Wells if Carpentier is successful. i The cinematograph, film indicates that Smith realised his mistake in the act of ■ delivering the blow. The pose is that of a man drawing back at the last moment. CARPBNTIER'S POPULARITY. London, July 17. The Daily Mail says that Carpontier. Jike a romantic actor, draws feminine audiences. He would prove a surprise as a comedian or a stage cynic. A WESLEYAN RESOLUTION. London, July 17. The Wcs'.eyan Conference sit Leeds passed a resolution condemning (lie recrudescence of pugilism under the form of boxing contests, and the presence of women. MORE WICKED FOR WOMEN. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received 19,' 5.30 p.m. London, July 18. The Wesleyan Conference considers that is is more immoral for women to attend lights than for men. The clergymen denied any recognition of separate standards of right, for thinking people knew no difference in the moral code. THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. By Telrgraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, July 18. Forty-six entries have been received for the New Zealand amateur boxing clnmipionsbip tourney next week. It will* take three nighls'to decide the winners.