BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 November 1921, Page 3

BOXING.

McCORMICK>LEWiS FIGHT.

VICTORY FOR LEWI3. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 18, 9.35 p.m. London, Nov. IS. Tte Albert Hall was crowded for the Mc-Cormick-Lewis fight. During the first three rounds McCormick appeared the stronger fighter, despite Lewis' ringcraft, and easily beat Lewis, though • Lewis continually went for his man. The fifth was a hard round, Lewis being very busy • with blows to th'e ribs. Lewis was again the ! aggressor in the sixth and seventh' rounds, McCormick receiving a nasty blow over the eye, which bled profusely for the rest of the fight. This hampered McCormick, who yielded more and more to his opponent. Nevertheless in the twelfth round Lewis was sent to '-he boards, but he rose immediately. In the fourteenth Lewis knocked a tooth out of McCormick's head. At the end of the round the referee examined McCormick’s eye and declared Lewis the winner. McCormick was upset, being anxious to continue, but his supporters over-ruled him. COOK v. CARPENTIER. THE FRENCHMAN'S ILLNESS. Received Nov. 8, 8.5 p.m. London, Nov. 17. There are various stories concerning Carpentier’s illness. Some reports point out that he is suffering from eruptive fever and must not box for six weeks, while others state it is merely a chill and he is coming to England in a few days. The Evening Standard hopes Cook will continue his training programme and not be led away by rumors which may have a certain purpose behind them. Mr. Lucas informed the Australian Press Association that so far as he is aware there is no danger of a further postponement beyond December B.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDED. The annual boxing championships in connection with the New Plymouth Boys’ High School were decided last night in the school assembly hall in the presence of a very large attendance, consisting of pnpils of the school and parents and friends, who thoroughly appreciated the excellent sport provided. The arrangements had been made by Mr. W. H. Moyes, the principal of the school, and his staff with that thoroughness that is char- • acteristic of the school, and everything pass- ; ed off smoothly, there being no delay between ! the bouts. The boys themselves entered very keenly into the contests, which were all contested in an open, clean and sportsmanlike way that appealed to the onlookers. A striking feature was the impartiality of the applause accorded the contestants, and the splendid way in which all decisions were received Some of the boys showed considerable knowledge of the manly art, a tribute to their teacher (Mr. Eggleton). Mr. T. Mertin Wiaiki acted as referee, and-with this exception all the officials were members of the staff : or pupils. Messrs. Baker and Eggleton acted j ‘ as judges, Mr. A. R. Ryder as time-keeper, ' Mr. Papps as call steward, Mr. Pope glove ' steward. Mr. Wilkie as official recorder, and Mr. Bertrand as result steward, whilst Brodie, • Fookes, Rawson and Nicholson acted as official ‘ seconds. The ring appointments were kindiy ■ lent to the school Dy the Taranaki Boxing i Association, and were erected by Mr. R. Inch. , Details are : Under Sst. Final. Hutchen (5.6) v. Yorke (s.l3).—This proved j a very fast and interesting contest, the rcj feree awarding the bout to Hutchen. who stood I up well to his heavier opponent. Under 7st. Final. Cottier (6.5) v. Fletcher (6.12). —This j proved another interesting contest. Fletcher appeared to do most of the leading in the earlier rounds, whilst Cottier had an effective ; smother. In the final round Cottier showed to better advantage and was awarded the verdict. Under 9st. First Round.—Gibson (8.9) beat Stewart (8.10) ; Webb (8.7) beat Sutherland (8.10). Final.—Gibson beat Webb after a very even three rounds, in which both fought cleanly and openly Under lOst. First Round.—Davis (8.10) beat Hughson (8.12) ; Scanlon (9.3) beat Meuli (9.5). Final. —Davis beat Scanlon. This proved another very exciting contest. Davis made the pare very willing and led throughout, though Scanlon steadied him up with a straight right, and mixed it well. Under list. Final. Rickard (10.1) defeated Pease (10.0) after a very close and. even, bout, there being little to choose between the boys. Under 12st. First Round.—Foden (11.4) heat Brown (11.2), after a clean and willing contest. Drader a bye. Final.—Foden (11.4) beat Drader (11.2). This proved another fine bout. Drader had rhe advantage of reach and appeared tc make good use of it. To the layman it appeared as if he had the better of the cont.si, but the referee awarded the hout to Foden. Final School Heavyweight Championship. Palmer (11.4) Hooper (13.6).—-Palmer, despite (ho great disadvantage in height, weight and reach, stood up well to his man and mixed it freely, gaining the verdict after three good rounds. ELTHAM TOURNAMENT. The tournament to be held at the Town Hall, Eltham, on Wednesday next continues to arouse a tremendous amount of interest. '■Billie” Preston arrived at Eltham by Thursday evening's express, looking the picture of [ health. He is confident of winning. The as- ' sociation has arranged for his training to take place in Mr. Cummings’ rooms, and also for the public to see him at work during training hours. Stewart Smith arrives on Tuesday morning from Auckland, accompanied by nis trainer Charles. Owing to some of the amateurs not being able to fulfil their engagements, others had to be found, the heats being as followsßantams, lan Brooking and It Dudding; A. Collins and D. Childs. Lightweights. A. Humphries and G. Dudding. Middleweight, R. Fitzsiunmons and A. Clarry. Heavyweight, A. Hunter (Riverlea) and Canute (Stratford). The box plan is at Bluett’s, telephone 241.