BOXING
COON V. STRIBLING Cuited, Press Association—By E]«otri«' leleffraph—Oopy right) Auurultyn Presn Ansooiatlon) (Received 19th Jul v. 10.55 a m ) NEW YORK, 18th Julv. A message from Kansas Citv states that Cook and Stribling weighed in in perfect condition for a ten-rounds bout to-mghl at which 14.000 spectators arexpected. Cook weighed 189 pounds and Stribling 183. , Retting is in favour of Stribling at five to three, but the Australian has numerous backers. The fight offers Cook an opportunity to place'himself in a high position in heavyweight ranks. The Australian declares that he will will by a knockout. The weather for the light is not favourable. DELANEY'S ENGAGEMENTS (By Telegraph—Press Association) PALMERSTON N., This Day. Hobby Dolaney who decisively beat Reel Rrown on Wednesday night, is matched to box at Palmersion North in five weeks' time an opponent, probably Ern Connors? of Sydney. It is also reported that Delancy has been matched against Babe Herman at Dunedin.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 19 July 1929, Page 5
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156BOXING Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 19 July 1929, Page 5
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