BOXING.
[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]
DUNEDIN, Alareli 23. At a meeting of the Otago Boxing Association to-night il was arranged that a. contest be held at the end ol April between j.es Altirray and Reg Trowern for the lightweight championship of New Zealand. LATER, A deadlock has occurred -re the Alurray-Troweni light, fixed for Alareli 31. Articles were to be signed on Sntlirally, hut .Murray refused to agree that the lightweight title should he involved. If appears that .Murray, who is choked up with influenza, obtained a certificate from a local official doctor, forwarding this to the Council at. Wellington, and not to the local Association, who were unaware of his physical condition, until he declined to sign. The local Association meets to-morrow to consider whnl action is to he taken, Alcantime, an effort is lieing made to match' Trowern for the date fixed with a northern boxer, probably Purdy. LONDON, Alareli 21. Tlio middleweight championship of Europe was fought at Berlin, the holder, Devos, of Belgium, being awarded the victory over Demoergeit. of Germany, on points. Tlie decision evoked loud protests.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1926, Page 1
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