BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1920, Page 3

BOXING.

NEW PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENT. THOMPSON DEFEATS BROWN. The popularity of boxing was manifested by the crowded attendance at the second tournament, which was conducted at the Empire Theatre last night under the auspices of the Taranakt Boxing Association, for the accommodation provided proved far too small. A capital programme of amateur and professional bouts was staged, and from the manner in which the audience voiced their approval, it is safe to aay that future tournaments will draw equally well. Everything went off without any hitch, save that there was a slight delay owing to Land, a contestant In the welter-weight contest,, falling to pass the doctor. The smooth running is a tribute to the officials concerned. Mr. G. H. Saunders, a3 manager, carried out his difficult task well. The Society was using Its own ring appointments for the first time, and these were a credit to Mr. E. Whittle, who donated tho material for the mat, and Mr. Gallagher, who supervised its construction. The bouts proved very interesting and excising. The professional bout between Thompson and Brown was a very attractive and open contest, .which went the full distance, the points until the last three rounds being very even. Thompson, however, proved too superior In the concluding stages, and gained the verdict.

The arrangements' at the ringside were ,very good, and reflected credit on the officials 'concerned, Messrs. .1. Bennett and E. Whittle, time-keepers; E. Jackson, official announcer; C. Gallagher, glove steward; T. IV. Rolston md Ron Paul, call and weight stewards; Messrs. W. Richards, T. P. Smith, C. H. Feilding, and W. Whittaker, official seconds. Mr. T, Tracey, Wellington, as referee, save, every «atlsfaction. The chairman, Mr. E. Whittle, .gave close attention to every detail, whilst Mr. E. Clarke, as secretary, hod his arrangements complete. Details are BANTAMS. V. D. Rolston (8.1) v. T. Chaplin (8.2). Rclston proved too clever for his opponent, and after having slightly the better of the opening round, connected to the jaw early in the second, dropping Chaplin, who took the count. WELTER. 'f R. Land,- one of the contestants in the welter-weight contest, failed to pass the medical test and his piace was taken by the evergreen! W. Coomhes (Oaonui), who received a great ovation, on entering the ring. His weight was given as 9 2, and ht- was opposed to P. O'Carroll (Inglewood), 10 0, who was entering tho ring for the first time, Cootnbes' experience stood him in good stead, and after the fight had gone the full distance, be was given the verdict. LIGHTWEIGHT. • A. Duggan (Normanby). 9,12 v. ,1. Murphy (New Plymouth), !U —Dugsan, who Is the possessor of a straight left, and puts some weight into his punch, proved toe eood for his opponent, whose seAnds skied file towel In the fourth round. HEAVYWEIGHT. C. F. Clifton (New Plymouth), 11.10 T. C. Volzke (Midhlrst), 12.8.-M'olzko showed Improvement since he met Clifton a few weeks ago, but Clifton proved too active for him, and early in the second round his seconds skied (he towel.

THE PROFESSIONAL BOUT. , Tommy Thompson (10.8) v.' Frank Brown (10.1214).—80 th men entered the ring looking tit, a.nd the contest went the fall fifteen rounds. Brown showed considerable ring craft, and kept points even until the closing rounds, when Thompson piled up the points and gained the verdict. Brown had the better of the opening round evading well and scoring with a couple to the face. Thompson also connected. The second round saw Thompson jump in but Brown cleverly side-stepped, and got the better of the resultant mix-up. Thompson, however, evened up towards the close. Early in the third round Thompson scored to the face, but Brown had the advantage in close work. Just before the gone he went down and appealed for a-foul blow, but was ordered .to fight on.

Thompson opened the fourth with a rush, but Brown evaded and tried to uppercut his opponent Thompson had all the better of the concluding stages, in which Brown was sent to the boards for three wlthThe ?eft Pr ° TCd Tery e " 6n ' esch landing Brown opened by leading in round six, and , ™,SS % 0f co3e » work ' l ßrowll improved his favor ««.round, "hi.h was in Round seven.was also in Brown's favor, but his punch appeared to have no weight. ine eighth round opened quietly, both ??mT"? r mi? openins ' Bro ™' sn ° w > n g K»od footwork. Thompson had the better of the mix-up, connecting to the face Brown opened the ninth round by leading, but was stopped by Thompson's left. Brown then failed to connect with a left hook, whilst Thompson drove him to the ropes. A likely bout at close quarters evened up the round. The tenth round also proved verv even Brown scored in the opening stages, but Thompson retaliated in the closing stages The eleventh round saw Thompson still forcing the fighting, and In a lively mix-up he landed a couple to the race. Brown ihen cleverly evaded, and stepping In connected to the body and face, the honors in this round going to Brown. Brown drove Thompson to the topes, hut failed to follow up the advantage, and Thompson, recovering, connected to tho face twice having the better of the round. Thompson forced tho fighting in the thirteenth, and early compelled Brown te take the count for seven. Brown was quicktv to his feet, and landed with his left heavily to Thompson's face. Before the round concluded he was again'down for two. Thomnson s round. , Tho fourteenth round opened lamely. Thomp. son landed to the fart, but his punch lacked power. Brown tried to uppercut without result, but later connected to the head. In the flnal» stages of the round, Thompson scored with right and left. Thompson also had the better of the closlnround, scoring with right and left, - Brown taking the count for three.

DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE FINALS. By Telegraph.—Pres3 Association. ' Hastings, Last Night. The finals in the New Zealand amateur championships were fought to-night under the auspices of the Hawke's Bay Boxing Association. Results ; Bantams.—C. Mnddox (Hastings) 8.0 v. W. Ft. Leckle (Otago), 7.12—1n the first round Jfaddox led. He got in left, and right drfres, but with not much force, the Otago boy fighting steadily. In the second round ,b'o!h were going strong. Maddox forced the final meeting, and got a wall deserved win. Featherweights^H. Ounn (Timaru), 810 V. v. C. Chisnall (Christchurch), B.lo,—An excellent light ended in favor of Giinn. The decision was not altogether approved by the house.

Lightweights.—A, Mussen (Chvlkehuroh), 9.11 v. F. Desmond (Wellington), J.B.—After a splendid even fight, Desmond was dealared the winner. The verdict received a mixed reception.

Welters.—D. Lawless (Gisborne), 10 0 v.-L O'Neill ffireymouth), 10.3%.—After a great light Lawless won on points. Middle-weights.—H. North (Otago), 10.13 v P. Gillespie (Manawatu), In 12.—Gillespie led bravely, but North had more science, and was awarded the fight. Heavy-weight's.— B. McCleary (Ashburton), UO v. M ,T. Brnwnlie (Hastings!, 12.8,Tlus was the greatest fight of the evening. Tho Ashburton lad's condition began to tell at the end of the second round, and though he got some ugly looking hits, he took tliem smiling, and sent back rattling connexions, which counted In the final round McCleary made the pace, hopping round his opponent and boring in. Towards the close the Hastings man's punch was palpably weak, and McCleary held command, winning the championship.

A MATCH FOR DEMPSEY. * By Telegraph.—Press Assn Copyright. New York, July 27. Tt is .-liinounced that Dempsey and Mlske hare signed articles for a ten-round match at Bc-jitnn Harbor (Michigan). Dempsey is to.receive 50,000 dollars, win. lose, or draw', and Miske 25,000 dollars.—Aus.-N Z. Cable Assn.