BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 August 1920, Page 3

BOXING.

NEW PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENTRICHARDSON DEFEATS BROWN, The Empire Theatre was well filled last night on the occasion of the third boxing tournament to be held during the last few weeks by the recently-formed Taranaki Boxing Association. The principal attraction was the fifteenround professional contest for a purso of 70 bovs. between George Richardson, who has won numerous contests, and Frank Brown, welter champion of the 4th Battle Squadron Grand Fleet, 1915. Both men have improved since they met T. Thompson, who gained the verdict over each, and a keenly contested bout was provided. The display proved a very interesting one, the audience showing Its appreciation iu no uncertain manner. The contestants were evenly matched. Brown having the better of the, earlier stages, but he docs not possess - the punch of his opponent, and when slightly Ahead on points In the thirteenth round, was sent to the boards on three or four occasions, and the referee awarded the decision to Richardson, who had boxed in a very determined fashion throughout.

.The amateurs, who* provided the preliminary bouts, also gave very attractive displays. The r<rrange*metits for c the tournament reflected great crecwt on the officials concerned, comprising Messrs. E, Whittle (chairman of committee), G. H. Saunders (show manager), E, Jackson (official announcer), Messrs. .1 Bennett and E, Whittle (time-keepers), o! Gallagher (glove .steward), T. W. flolston and Ron. Paul (call and weight stewards), and \V. Richards, T. V. Smith. C. H. Peildlng, and \\, Whittaker (official seconds). Mr. E. Claris mado an, energetic secretary. 'Mr. Tim- Tracey, of Wellington, reforeed the bouts, giving general satisfaction. Details are:-

AMATEUR BOtfTS. The amatrur contests were all six rounds of two minutes each. In the bantam contest, J. .Tames (New Plymouth) proved too good for YVally Harris' (New Plymouth), whom ho Imockod out in the second round. Special interest was attached to the lightweight contest betweon G. Thomas (Wancanul) 9.7, and l'aton (Hawera), 9.0. Thomas, who lmd the advantage in weight and reach, proved too Rood for his opponent, who put UP a defence, and showed considerable science, but was compelled to .take the count In the fifth round.

Owing to L. McAsey, of Lepperton, being Unable to take the ring on ■ account of an Injured hand, the heavy-weight contest with Smith did not tako place. A special contest was put on, in which W. Coombes (Oaonui), 8.12, was matched against A. Heuderson (New Plymouth), 9.2. The unorthodox methods adopted by Coombes delighted the qudience, and appeared to considerably nonplus his opponent. The contest went the Tullsixrounds, Coombes easily gaining the THE PROFESSIONAL CONTEST. | G. Richardson 11.0 v. Frank Brown 11 o.— ! Both men entered the ring looklug in splen-1 did condition. Brown made the pace • during the greater part of the contest Richardson appeared to be waiting his chance for a knock-out.

■ 111 tlio first round Brown connected lightly with the right, Richardson just niissin" ■iter. In close work Brown appeared to have the advantage. ! Brown nlso had a, slight advantage in the next two rounds. ■ - Richardson met Brown's opening with a straight right, that dropped liim, .but Brown was quickly up attain. Richsrdsoh had the better of the ensuing mix-up ' l.io fifth round was also 'in Richardson's favor. ; The sixth round appeared to be even, Richardson connecting to the faco, but Brown having the better of the close work, In the seventh round Brown again scored 111 the ill-fighting, each later connec;i»g Willi ijights to the face. The eighth round was in favor of Richardson. . The ninth round saw Richardson land a right to the jaw. Brown retaliated and scored with right and left, hut his punch Jacked sting. The opening of the tenth round saw llicliardson connect to the face. Brown bavin" tho better 'of the break awav, and later scoring with an uppercuc to the face Richardson tried for a knock-out in the eleventh, just missing, litter seoriii" with right a nd left to the face and Ihhlv. Towards the end of Die round Brown landed to (lie face. Brown forced tiie fighting at the opening of itu: twolith round, hut Richardson scored heavily to tho body and downed Brown for two just as the gong sounded. Itichardson set out' to force (natters from the gong, and landed with right and left to the taee and just missing with a right swing Brown steadied him with ,a straight left but Richardson kept up the attack and landing heavily to the body and face, Brown was sent to the hoards for two twico ill quick succession. A moment later lie was downed tor five and going down immediately after, the referee awarded the match to Richardson:

CLABBY BEATS COOK. By Telegraph —Press Association. Danncvirke/ August 2(1. The fifteen rounds match for (he professional heavy-weight championship of Australasia was fought here last evening under the auspices of tho Dannevirke Boxhi" Association between George Cook (holder)' and •Tames Clabby (challenger) for a purse of fi.f.'il). Cook had the- advantage of 2411) in weight, but lacked tho condition of his opponent .It was a contest of youthful virilitV nnd strength rjuconift, science nnd boxing skill, and the' latter won, Clabby ivas too superior throughout and won on points Iho victory being a popular one. A lumber of preliminary bouts <,vere held .nnd the tournnnient was a great success.