BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 October 1923, Page 3

BOXING.

LIB I IT-11 FAY Y-\Y Kit HIT CHAMPIONSHIP. ATOSTT- AI.IAN AND N .Z. CABI.K ASSOCIATION. NEW YOltK. Oet. I. At Columbus Young Stribling was given the decision in a ten rounds bout over Mike Me’l igm*. the lighi-heav.v-weight ehampioo of the world. NEW YORK. Oet. I A message from Columbus states R *- ferei* Frtles lias signed a statement in which he affirms has original decision a draw-—which deeisioo lie had appeaivd to reverse in lavoiir ol Strihling. when Maim* John Joins, mm ■■ the American Legion promoiers.

his hand, and eollioelied lam i » I'eh StrilJing’s arm aloit in token ol vielore. The referee's statement adds: “1 was threatened that, unless I awardn! tile decision to St ribling. 1 would not leave tl"* arena alive. NEW YORK. Oet. !. Hi the light at Columbus, the referee awarded the decision lo Stribling ai.**t

lie had declared the match a oraw. His final decision was runic to after he had a coiisiiltiitioii with some light oil* rials and newspaper men. Iwelvr of the newspaper men east votes in favour of Stribling, who then was declared 1 he winner.

MeTigtto failed to .-how* any chain pionship ability against the ehallcugoi who landed freely to the body and tin head.

Stribling is otilv I' years old. A litter message states Releree Krtlt finally dowded that the Me ! igue-St ribling light wits a tlritw.