BOXING.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19886, 15 May 1936, Page 10

BOXING.

——._* 1 WIN FOR NEW ZEALANDER. THRILLING CONTEST IN SYDNEY. United Press Assni—Elcc. Tel. Copyright. SYDNEY, May 14. At the Lelchardt Stadium last evening, in a boxing lmnt scheduled 1'0!“ 10 rounds, the New Zealandor Val Lnltrell (12.4) knor‘ked out Les Brander (11.10) in lhe fourth round. The contest, while it. lasted, was one of the most thrilling seen at this sta—dium. Lultrell is regarded as a promlsins hay, with excellent prospects. Luthell, who is about 20 years 0 age. commenr‘ed his boxing career in Hastings. He Joined the professional ranks about 18 months ago. Brandel‘ is classed as a good second-mic boxer. A MATCH ABANDONED. V KELLY'S EYE TROUBLE. United Press Assn—Elev. Tel. Copyrlgm. SYDNEY, May H. I The boxer Lco Kelly ls reported to be suifr‘ring from cyo II‘OLIDiC. and immediate prospects in“ a Ponies! \\‘ltli the American. Max llnsnnhlnom, have hcr'n m'aciivally nlmm’lonmL A small nn'tallio I'nrcign lmdy has born rcmm'cd from Krlly‘s no. and complications liru'u dcveloprd which will lu‘cli him in the hands of a spec—ialist for sumo \\'mlks. The Sydney Stadium aullmrillcs may decide to arrange a mulch between Bosonbloom and George Simpson, who twice defeatml lx'r‘lly and who is due to arrive from America on Monday.