Applications Are Invited + The Welter Title Caltaux A Contender + Heavies May Meet In Wellington

New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 29, 12 January 1940, Page 37

Applications Are Invited + The Welter Title Caltaux A Contender + Heavies May Meet In Wellington

RED HENNEBERRY ss passec through Auckland recently on his way back to Australia. He had two contests in the States, both of which he won. He said he was ta meet Ron Richards in Sydney at an early date. * * * Richards is considered to be the toughest proposition in the Southern | Hemisphere, and many importations

have found this to be true. He recently beat Sabatino, another coloured fighter. * * * Bill Pascoe of Invercargill has moved to Wellington for the time being, Although out of the game for some years, he is eager to stage a "come back" and fight for the heavy-weight title. a aK ae Benny Leonard, Aussie welter-weight living in Wellington, has issued a challenge to any welter in the Dominion. Caltaux or Jackey Sharpe would suit. * * % A bout between M. Costello and Bill Pascoe -- both fourteen-stoners-is a prospect in Wellington. Both are hard punchers, and both have creditable records. Heavies have been scarce during recent years. This pair may be able to provide a miniature Dempsey-Firpo battle.

Watty Jack, the well-known southern professional welterweight, is in the Army. He is a member of the Rifle Brigade. a as xe Jackey Sharpe is back in the capital city, and says he is ready to meet anyone of his class during the coming season. Ke ae %* The clever New Zealand amateur middle-weight champion, Bill Enright, is handled by Son Tall, the well known . southern trainer, who also looks after Dick Baker, the professional. ae o 8 George Singleton, who acts as referee for the Southland Association, originally hailed from Australia, where he was coached by Dave Smith.