BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1921, Page 3

BOXING.

BECKETT v. McCORMACK WIN FOR BECKETT. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. London, Sept. 12. Beckett defeated McCormack in the twelfth round. It is unlikely the result will bring about another meeting with Carpentier, in view of the manner in which the Frenchman triumphed in the previous encounter. Beckett’s victory strengthens Cook’s position with regard to Carpentier. Received Sept. 13, 8.5 p.m. London, Sept. 13. The newspapers declare that the honors of the fight went to McCormick, who was the superior boxer. He displayed great pluck, but was unable to knock out his heavier antagonist, who apparently was not affected by his punishment. Beckett was much below championship form. He was ponderous, and seldom delivered a straight blow. His defence was weak, allowing McCormick many opportunities to reach his jaw.

TARANAKI ASSOCIATION. THE FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENT, t A meeting of the committee of the Taranaki Boxing Association was held last night, Mr. E. Whittle (president) presiding over practically a full attendance of the committee. Arrangements for the tournament to he held on September 24 were said to be well in hand, and everything points to a very successful gathering. Mr. N. B. Howell reported that arrangements had been made for seating 1557 people, and it was resolved that the price of admission be £il Is (ring sides), 10s, ss, and a limited number at 3s. It was resolved to extend an invitation to the Auckland and Taranaki teams to be present at the tournament.

It, was stated that L. Cadman and J. Heeney, the contestants in the middleweight championship for a purse of 200 sovs., will arrive in New Plymouth early in the week. Arrangements will be made for them to do their preliminary sparring in public. The complete amateur bouts were fixed as follows: Heavy, Mills (Riverlea) v. L. S. Pepperell (Matapu); welter, J. Willis (New Plymouth) v. A. Clarry (Elthnxn) ; light. V. Brosnan (New Plymouth) v. S. Hope (New Plymouth); bantam. C. McCarthy (Auckland) v. C. Davies (New Plymouth); fly-weight, Collins (Stratford) v. Sullivan (Stratford).

As the Rarawa is being delayed to suit the convenience of the Auckland football team and will leave New Plymouth on the Saturday instead of the Friday, it was resolved to endeavor to have the time of departure delayed until after the tournament.

It was resolved to thank the New Plytnontli Sports Ground Committee for the offer of the use of their seating accommodation at the forthcoming tournament.

Miss Andrews (secretary of the New Plymouth High. School Old Girls' Asso-

ciation). applied for the use of the association’s platform for a concert to be held, on October I.—Agreed to.