BOXING.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20280, 24 August 1937, Page 11

BOXING.

THE FARR-LOUIS BOUT. THE WELSHMAN IN TRAINING. CRITICISM BY MAX BAER. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK, August 22. The Welsh heavy-weight boxer Tommy Farr sparred three rounds today at his training camp at Longbranch, New Jersey. He jolted his opponents with consistent left-s which appeared to be the fastest since he opened his training. The Welshman’s manager, Mr Broadribb, says: “Farr looks grand, lie is as fine as a razor and I am confident he is going to win his bout against Joe Louis on Thursday. Farr will work out lightly until Tuesday, after which he will rest until the day of the fight. Exoltement was oaused to-day by the sudden appearanoe In the ring of Max Baer, who shouted to the orowd: “ Farr cannot punch. He oannot hit as hard as a fly.” Farr replied: " I beat you once and will do so again now." Mr Broadribb and others separated the pair before blows could be struck and persuaded the two to shake hands. Louis’ Impressive Wor,k-out. At Pompton Lakes Louis hammered three sparring partners in an impressive work-out In which there were frequent knock-downs. He will conclude his training with six rounds of sparring on Tuesday. Max Schmeling, who was a spectator to-day, said: “Farr’s only chance Is to win on points. I do not think he can knock out Louis. I saw several weaknesses in Louis’ technique and I think I could knock him out quicker than before if I were given a chance

GREAT INTEREST IN WALES. A CHAIN OF BEACONS. MESSAGE TO HOME TOWN. United Press Assn—Elec. Tel Copyright LONDON, August 23. Intense Interest is being taken in Wales in the heavy-weight fight between Tommy Farr and Joe Louis on August 26. It Is regarded in some quarters, though not in ail. as a contest for the world title. If Farr wins a chain of beacons will blaze on the mountain tops. Progress news will be sent to coal miners on night shifts, being conveyed to the galleries by writing in chalk on the sides of the coal skips. The British Broadcasting Corporation has angered thousands of people by deciding to broadcast only a recorded version at 6 a.m. Dance halls are being hired for short-wave descriptions. Immediately after the fight Farr will telephone his native town, Tonypandy Win or lose he is anxious to be the first to tell his friends.