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] BOXING. | PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS. 1 (Per United Press Association.) i GISBORNE, June 9. The professional boxing contest between Les Gleeson (Australia) and Jack Heeney | (Gisborne) went the full fifteen rounds. I Gleeson was awarded the decision on points by a narrow margin between the pair. In the heavyweight professional contest Toni Heeney (Gisborne) beat George Modrich | (Auckland) on points. Tawn tennis. THE KENT CHAMPIONSHIP. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian and ' N.Z.' Cable' Association.) LONDON, June 8. (Received June 9, 10.40 p.m.) Kingscote made his first appearance since the Australian tour in the Kent Tennis Championship. He defeated Major Sterling. 6 —o, 6 —l. His service has improved since he was last seen in England. His strokes are freer and his forehand drives attractive. Kingscote will meet Fisher in the third round. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. ENGLISHMEN v. WESTERN DISTRICTS. SYDNEY, June 9. (Received June 10, 1.10 a.m.) At Orange the British League footballers defeated Western Districts by 50 points to 8.
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Southland Times, Issue 18845, 10 June 1920, Page 5
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160LATE SPORTING Southland Times, Issue 18845, 10 June 1920, Page 5
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