The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-12
HIGH PUNCHER0OS
TO PRY OFF LID
Will Meet Central High Blue
Streaks In Charlotte
Friday Night
RY BLOMME

an open date this week the boxers
of Coach Howard Mcdonald will
open their 1941 season in Charlotte
Friday night against the Central
High school Blue Streaks.
The boxers of New Hanover High
have been working hard for sew
eral weeks in the ring of the Boys
Brigade and although most of the
fighters are new to team fighting,
several of them have had ring ex-
p%erience in the intra-mural tourna-
ments. The coach has almost been
on his knees praying for fighters
Of experience in the weights from
100 to $50, but it seems there just
aren't anv lads in school willing to
come out and try.
% In Training
TWenty-three punchers have been
on the firing line for the trials and
are giving a good account of them
selves.
In the IS pound class Coach Nc.
Donald has been blessed with a
newcomer to local boxing rings, 7.
C. Hunt, who has seen action in
Whiteville and Clinton as a member
Of those two teams, but has not
gotten in shape very fast. This lad
is good and it is hoped he will be
ready for the gong Friday night.
Hunt made a good showing when a
member of the two above mentioned
teams.
Sammy Doxey, SO, fought several
matches for the Wildcats last year
though he did not get his letter.
With one years experience behind
him Sammy should be a steady win
ner this aso
Kenneth Phelps, IS, is a new man
out for the team and is giving
Doxey plenty of work for his po-
sition, but lacks the necessary ring
technique TO gain a regular berth.
Norman Rubber Davis, 107, did
plenty of leather singing for the
locals last year., but is not in fight
ing trim yet. Close behind Davis at
10S is Billy Mead, 1etterman Of last
year who did plenty of winning and
led the locals in victories. There is
some doubt about Mead's eligibility,
but everything is expected 10 work
out for the best.
New Faces
Several new faces in the ring and
showing promise with each daily
practice are:-Thomas Hughes, 1O5;
Raymond Meshaw, 12O; Alton Fowl
err, III; and Burt Meyers, ia.
Jimmy Hill, 12O, a winner in the
intra-murals last year is a very
good prospect, but does not seem
to get in shape very fast. j. P.
Jenrette, 124, is one of the hardest
working lads on hand and has some
experience from intra-mural boxing.
J. P. is the only boy in his weight
which is a very popular one with
all boxing teams.
Squeaky Davis, 1876; David Still
man, 100; Harold Jeter, 143; George
Conetas, 14O; Herbert Holt, $50; Fred
Willetts, 10: Jack Jeffries, 800;
Billy Williams, 100 and Billy Haas,
1872, r all new TO Wildcat boxing,
but are looking fairly good in work
outs.
Jack Nall, 140, is a veteran Of the
past two seasons and is steadily
improving with each practice. Jack
is being counted upon to bring
home a few well earned victories
this season.
Bill Bowen, 1852, is one of the best
prospects Coach Mcdonald has on
hand and does most of his working
out at night after he is done with
basketball practice each day. The
trip to Charlotte Friday will not
interfere with basketball.
It is hoped that this year Wetzel
Holt, 40, will find some team which
will have a boy to fight him. For
the past three years Holt has gone
without a regular match. Wetzel hits
hard and is a fine clean fighter
and comes out day after day to
get in his training period only to
go without a battle at each meet
ing.
Kenneth Davis, letterman, re-
ceived a nose injury in a traffic
accident in the halls and has not
been able to do much fighting.
Coach Mcdonald is counting on
Davis for some good battling this
season although he may not make
the Friday trip.
Jimmy Casteen who made such a
fine showing in the Golden Gloves
for two seasons has not made his
appearance so far.
Hugh Griffith miniature puncher
of last season has decided to hang
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