Clilheroe Advertiser and Times, Friday, April 14. J967 3


Amateur boxers thrill Backed


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THE amateur boxing tourna­ ment staged at the Civic Hall on Wednesday week was one of those occasions when the building has been packed from wall lo wall, and the question in the minds of most people as they left was: “Why not more often?” Those who went to see a


FAREWELL GIFT recti


.lames Crook on his retire­ ment as works manager'was made by Mr. J. C. Cowgill, managing director of John Cowgill and Son (The Printers) Ltd., at the works


A presentation to Mr.


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on Monday afternoon. Making the presentation of


a gold wristlet watch, on behalf of the directors, Mr. Cowgill said that the occasion marked the termination of a long assoc­ iation with Mr. Crook which extended over three genera­ tions of the Cowgill family, He expressed his own and the Arm's appreciation of over half a century of loyal, efficient and cheerful service. Mr. Cowgill added that it was


made a host of friends both in and outside the printing trade and he was quite sure that they, along with the staff, would join in wishing him many years in which to enjoy a well deserved retirement. Mr. John Cowgill associated


Over- the years “Jim" had


with regret that he learned Mr. Crook had been compelled to hasten his resignation through ill-health, but expressed the hope that his recovery would be speedy and complete.


director's for their gif t, said that he had spent many happy years with them, and had appreciated ■tlie backing he had always rec­ eived from the directors air-' staff. He would miss them, naturally, but would always have their interests at heart, and wished them all continued success.


himself with his father’s re­ marks and paid tribute to the excellent service which Mr. Crook had always so willingly and ably given to the firm. Mr. Crook, in thanking the


Picture shows Mr. J. C. Cow­ gill (left) making the presen­ tation to Mr. Crook, watched by Mr. J. H. Cowgiil (centre).


A.B.C.) beat L. Devaney (Hali­ fax Star). Three weeks ago. Wilkinson won the national schoolboy championship for the third successive year. D. Harris (Stretford) beat T. Dev- any (Halifax Star) with blood pouring from Devnny’s nose. Perhaps the most amazing bout of the evening was the


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knock-out were disappointed, although looking round the audience one formed the im­ pression that everyone had come to see a display of good sportsmanship.


plenty of it, though there was no lack of “blood and thunder” as well.


This the spectators got, and


sed by the boxing section of the Lancashire Constabulary Sports and Social club, and they man­ aged to draw boxers from all parts of the North of England.


The tournament was organi­


is secretary of the Accrington Division Sports and Social Club,


Inspector H. Dickinson, who


told the Advertiser and Times that, .he wished to thank all who had supported the venture in any way. I t was hoped to stage more boxing contests in the Hall.


PLUCKY FIGHTER


bill was eleven-year-old Jimmy Birkett, of Billington Gardens. Billington, whose programmed opponent was unfortunately indisposed. Instead. Jimmy had to face A. Connor, from Oldham Boys’ Club, who was two years his senior.


The only local boxer on the


greatly admired. After the fight, the referee congratulated both lads on their display, but the judges’ decision went to Connor.


Nevertheless, Jimmy put up a good fight, and his pluck was


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father, Mr. Brian Birkett, at the L, a no a s h i r e Constabulary Sports and Social Club gym at


Jimmy is trained by his


Haslingden. He took part in bis first


light-middleweight contest be­ tween K. Dewhurst (Burnley A.B.C.) and B. Dewitt (civilian member. Lancs. Constab. S. and S. C.). Both boxers rained a welter of blows on each other right from the bell, and al­ though it appeared neither had gained much advantage, the referee stopped the fight in the second round to save Dewitt further punishment. In the two other light middle­


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The MayoL Councillor Tom Robinson, presenting J. Wilkinson of Preston ABC with his prize after lie had defeated L. Devaney, of Halifax Star.


weight contests, of three two- minute rounds. R. Howard (Sharston C.Y.C., of Manches­ ter) was defeated by M. Dever (Lancs. Constab. S. and S. C.) and D. Squibb (Cavendish A. B.C.). beat J. Banks (St. Igna­ tius A.B.C.. Preston).


KNOCK-DOWN


of the evening came in the featherweight contest between J. Fearon (Sharston C.Y.C.) and G. Kelly (Halifax Star). Fearon put Kelly down for a count of nine in the second round and after Kelly had gone down again, -the referee stopped the fight. R. Laidler (Windermere A.


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B. C.) defeated P. Smith (Lancs. Constab. S. and S.C.) in the other featherweight con­ testIii the welterweight contest between F. McCabe (Sharston C. Y.C.) and B. Laidler (Winder- mere A.B.C.) both boxers be­ came covered in blood from Laidler’s nose. McCabe won by a majority decision. R. Mathews (Lancs Constab.


S. and S.C.) defeated K. Bebby (Cavendish A.B.C.) in the other welterweight contest. A. Squibb (Cavendish A.B.C.)


defeated J. Moore (Halifax Star) after a great deal of. coaching from his brother at the ringside, in the light-


welterweight contest In a lightweight contest. J.


bout, he stopped his opponent in the second round in a recent 'tournament at Ulverston.


zes for boxing, including a watch.


BOUT STOPPED


A. McEnery (Manco A.B.C.. Manchester) defeated K. Tay­ lor (St. Ignatius A.B.C.. Pres­ ton) and J. Wilkinson (Preston


In the other junior contests.


tournament at Hindley in Feb­ ruary, but although he lost that


Jimmy has won several pri­


Dransireld (Manco A.B.C.) beat M. Goole (Lancs. Constab. S.


and S.C.) Tile Mayor. Conn. T. Robin­


G. Cairns (A.B.A.). Officials Referees: Messrs H. F. Clark, B. Berry, and I. J. Gallagher: Judges, Messrs. E. Fox, W. Par­ kinson, G. Buck. A. Crook. S. W. Hurst, A. Riley and G. Gal­ lagher: M. C. Constable J. Stables: timekeepers. Messrs E. Emery and F. Mullen: Medical officers: Drs. C. E. Brown and J. Hardy.


son presented the prizes. Officials in charge: Major E.


Eleven-year-old Jimmy Birkclt of Billington, vrno gave a good show against A. Connor, of Oldham, who was two vears his senior.


tennis coach After serving in the RAF for


30 years. Mr. G. H. Turner has come back to live in his native Clitheroe.


17, Bolland Prospect, is a quali­ fied registered lawn tennis pro- f e s s ion a t coach, who is endeavouring to contact any organisation anxious to increase interest in tennis generally.


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tails should ring Clitheroe 2782 o r 3 2 2 0 .


interested should contact the umpire’s secretary, Mr. Donald Speak, of 258, Colne Road, S o n g h, Earhy, near Colne.


There is every prospect


for the right type of man securing quick promotion from the junior to the senior league.


Those who have expert


qualifications, of course, will be given the chance in the senior league.


Cricketers who have


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