BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1921, Page 3

BOXING.

DEMPSEY v. CARPENTIER. THE MONETARY FACTOR. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. New York, June 27. Mr. Rickard has announced that he will revert to- the original contract and pay Dempsey. and Carpentier purses instead of a percentage. The former will receive 300,00 ft dollars win or lose, and the latter 200,000 dollars. Mr. Rickard has posted the cheques with Robert Edgren, stakeholder. Dempsey boxed during tho week-end, treating several sparring partners roughly. It is impossible to ascertain what Carpentier Is doing in, secret, but it is understood that he has engaged three heavy-weights as sparring partners. The Frenchman appears perfectly, fit and extraordinarily confident. Some observers, claiou that Dempsey’s wind Is poor, but the champion appears ready for a Ravage fight. The preliminaries next Saturday will be unimportant. COOK-BECKETT MATCH. Received June 28, 8.45 p.m. London, June 28. Cook, a New Zealander, is matched to fight Beckett on July 22 for £lOO aside. BOUTS AT ELTHAM. Seats for the big tournament being held at the Eltham Town Hall on Thursday under the auspices of the Eltham Boxing Association can be booked at Les. Bluett's, Elthaun. Telephone 241. STRATFORD TOURNAMENT. The Stratford Sports and Pastimes Club have all arrangements well in hand for their toumairhent on July 12. With two of ,the best and cleverest professionals in New Zealand and a first-class amateur programme, patrons can depend on a splendid entertainment. They have been successful in obtaining the best amateurs in Taranaki. Clarry (Eltham) meets Rowson (Stratford) ; Julian (Eltbam) v. Facoorey jnr. (Auckland) In the feather class; Skoglund (Stratford) meets Millar (Inglewood) ; Sharrock (Stratford) meets Lund (Hulroa) In the light; and Sullivan (Stratford) meets Collins In the flyweight. Mr. C. P. Theobald Is presenting a medal to the. most scientific amateur boxer. Mr. Tim Tracey is referee.