BOXING.
[by TELEGRAPn —TER PRESS ASSOCIATION WELLINGTON, April 13. An alteration in the conditions governing amateur boxing in New Zealand is lining sought by the Christchurch Amateur Boxing Association, which, has circularised the 'Wellington Centre of the Amateur Athletic Association, pointing out that, unlike any other branch of amateur sport, boxing is controlled by the Police Offences Act, and is compelled to come under the jurisdiction ot tbo New Zealand Boxing Association, which, contrary to all principles of amateurism, controlled both the amateur and professional sides. “Representation Tims been made to the Government to have the control separated.” ft says, “but no recognition has been made. We ask the Centre to state that the Inndamenal principles of amateurism should bo allowed to operate in the sport of amateur boxing. .
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1926, Page 3
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129BOXING. Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1926, Page 3
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