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Young Pugilists Show Fistic Skill

Young boxers from Nelson and Buller competed for the Frank Carmine Cup in a junior tournament at Richmond recently. Nelson won 3-1. This was a night for juniors and the young fighters really turned it on for a good crowd.

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Paul Gilbertson proudly receives the Nelson Fisheries Cup, won by the Nelson Gymnasium, from Nelson Boxing Association president Syd Guppy

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Gwynn Harrison, Waimea, takes a pounding from a much heavier Donald Ward, Nelson. Harrison, 7st 12lb, was beaten by Ward, 8st 9lb, when the bout was stopped in the second round

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Russell Lloyd, Waimea, scores with a straight right to George Mclntyre's chin. But Mclntyre, Westport, outpointed his opponent to win

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Brent Bright and Gwynn Harrison assist Peter McGrath in his corner. McGrath, Waimea, went on to win against Philip Shelling, also Waimea

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Peter McGrath, right, effectively blocks a straight left from Philip Shelling. Both are from the Waimea association. McGrath won the bout

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A chip off the old glo - that's Allan McNamara, son of national middleweight champion, Graham. Allan here receives the Frank Carmine Cup from Syd Guppy

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Ouch! Paul Gilbertson shoves Lyell Sheddan's glove back in his face. Paul, Nelson, beat Lyell who boxes for Waimea

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No gouging, biting, spitting or kicking. Referee Colin Robinson has a prefight chat with Anthony Adamson, Nelson, and Michael Adams, Westport. Adamson won

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Judge Brydon Harvey was a study of concentration

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Mason Lee, Waimea, adopts the crouching style of Jack Dempsey as he aims at Ricky Bermingham's unprotected midriff. Bermingham, Westport, won the bout

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Mason Lee has the mouthguard replaced and also receives a bit of advice from Ray Sheddan