BOXING.
COOK TO MEET RISKO. AUSTRALIAN SUBSTITUTED FOR MALONEY. United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received this day at 10.30. a.m.) NEW YORK, June 16. A message from Boston states Cook fights Johnny Risko an a 10-round bout at Braves Field to-night, marking tne beginning of the open air sessions. The Australian’s fight with‘ Risko was: unexpected and constitutes his most (important engagement since his arrival in the United States. He was substituted for Maloney when the lat-
ter received a cut under the eye from a sparring partner, which rendered liim unable to meet Rißko as scheduled, ShouM Cook defeat Risko his reputation will .be considerably enhanced and better fights will be forthcoming.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1929, Page 5
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113BOXING. Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1929, Page 5
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