I OFTEN think of two sporting sons of York both actively engaged in the mid-1950s and wonder if they were still around. Could anyone help?

Both were well known boxers. Peter Tomes, trained by his ex-professional boxing father George was a cracking Northern Area British Railways Champion. The other was professional journeyman boxer Con 'Kid' Bailey. It was not his real name. I believe Con was a member of a family called Harrison.

Both gave their all, never failing to give superb entertainment. I wish more of their like were performing these days.

Ken Holmes,

South Duffield Road,

Cliffe Common,

Cliffe, Selby.

Updated: 10:41 Friday, July 01, 2005