BOXING
SHARKEY V. CARNERA. (United Press Association.—By Electrio Telegraph.—Copyright.) NEW YORK, October 10. Camera and Sharkey completed their training to-day in their rural retreats, at a considerable distance from the city. Sharkey is still handicapped, to some extent, by a hand Tnjmy, but during his workouts last week, he indicated his determination to prepare himself as best he cOuld for" the contest, in which he' said: “I expect to put an end to all of niy disappointments.” Camera has not been impressive in his training, and, despite liis sixty pounds advantage, he will probably have the betting odds against' him when he enters the ring. The New York State Boxing Com-' mission will probably recognise . the winner as the American champion ‘ • • ff SYDNEY BOUTS. SYDNEY, October 11. At the Stadium, White (flyweight champion of Australia), drew with Leonard (a Newtonite) who fouled three times, but was treated leniently by the X’eferee. GREYMOUTH TOURNEY.
The Greymmith Boxing ' lion were unfortunate in stikjng q wetj evening for their tourney, on S.tm’day, the attendance being adversely affected. The inability of Tom Crcffc to appear, and also.of some of. the Nelsoil boxers billed for the occasion to inakd the journey, necessitated the substitution of some other bouts. The form; shown was generally creditable. Mr A. Behan made an excellent! referee. Waite (Nelson) and Freitas (Hokitika) put up the most strenuous and exciting contest, and while Write got the verdict, Freitas got a special! cup donated for the gamest boxer ofi tlie evening. ' f-■ 1. , • >
The following are the results: — Campbell beat Hewison. .A v . - Kiely beat Burns. Bryce (Grey) beat Thomas (No]sen). J. Cowan (Dobson), beat (Nelson) 7.6. ; C. Moore (Grev) 10.10 beat J. Me* Isaac (Nelson) *10,4. ; - -b> • - : Maskell (Runanga) i beat Wright* (Runanga). .„ :' v - . F. Waite' (Nelson) beat G. Freitaa (Hokitika). -
M. Howson (Grey) v. Day (Westport) a draw. 1 F. Bell (Grey) beat Dazler (NelsoajL.
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