The Archive · 1938

Lively Display Expected

Alexander Luke and Tarzan Whitington in their four-rounder just before, however, are of totally different types of boxers. Both are tall strong men with heavy punches. Neither is an outstanding boxer, preferring to rely on less blows but with telling effect rather than scientific lacing and timing of their punches.

ike has not appeared in the ring for a long while Whittington recently met David Usoff, but each is in constant training and four rounds should see them giving a lively display.

Continuing down the programme, Billy Addis and Freddy Zullo are next. Addis is strong and boxer and he is matched with an unknown—always an interesting situation. The former at one time was highly-rated in local ring ratings and is under-Stood to be trying a comeback into the limelight. Regimental honour adds incentive to the men's efforts.

Bruiser Punkovitch versus Dollhouse Craft in a heavyweights' encounter and Louis Lehmans versus Dusty Rhodes, middleweights, are in the preliminary classing. Rhodes of the four is perhaps freshest in fans' memories as he fought on the lost card, winning his bout. Craft is of redoubtable repute, and the other two are fighting for their teams.

Following the Brewer-Hanson curtain-raiser there is yet another bout, in which speedy little Bobby Bryan meets fiery Wop Amoroso. They are in the lightweight class, where speed and fast action reign supreme over slower and more

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