ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1770, 7 June 1913, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY GAMES

WHERE TO GO TO-DAY. Says tlio Rugby Union weekly official note':—'When Melrose played Athletic m the first round there was much controversy as to which was the better tcQin, despite the fact tlmt Athletic were returned the winners by a small margin, hence their meeting again this afternoon will bo watched with more than, usual interest as it is known that Melrose are making a special olFort to prove their superiority. With Athletic playing without Wilson and Paton it appears likely that the leaders will have to show their very best form to win. Petone play Wellington on No. 2 errotind, while other senior games are between Poneke and Wellington at Petone, and between Oriental and Victoria College, at Johnsonville.

BOXING,

HOCK KEYS AND HAGEETT. Arrangements are well forward for tlie amateur championship tournament which is being held under the auspices of the local association at the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Excellent entries have been received not only from tho city and suburbs, but also from other districts, and good sport is promised for each evening. Patrons will be pleased to hear that tho projected match between "Hock" Keys, of Australia, and Hagerty has been definitely arranged. Hagerty returned from' Auckland by last night's express and entered into definite arrangements for tho match which is to take placo either on July 3 or 4. Keys will be remembered as ono of the cleverest opponents ever seen hero and his reappearance will arouse considerable interest in boxing circles.