N.Z. LIGHT-WEIGHT TITLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 786, 5 October 1929, Page 16

N.Z. LIGHT-WEIGHT TITLE

H. LECKIE DEFEATS LESLIE KNOCKOUT IN SIXTH ROUND Press Association ASHBURTON, Friday. A bout for the New Zealand lightweight boxing championship and the "Truth” belt between H. Leckie (Dunedin) and Glen Leslie (Auckland* took place at the Majestic Theatre tonight. Leckie won with a knock-out in the sixth round. Leckie entered the ring at 9st 3Jlb and Leslie at 9st 51b. The bout opened with Leslie showing good promise with a destructive left. He showed great gameness and distinct science, but his strength was below that of his sturdy opponent. Leslie made a wonderful recovery in the third round after being down twice for eight, but was stopped by Leckie’s continued aggressiveness. Leckie proved himself a fighter of the first order. In the sixth round Leslie went down for nine and then took the count. COLLEGE BOXING SACRED HEART ANNUAL TOURNAMENT GOOD DISPLAYS WITNESSED Good boxing marked the annual tournament of the Sacred Heart College, held in the college gymnasium last evening. In most cases the bouts were willing, and competition was keen. The standard of the boxing compared with other schools reflected credit on the trainer, Mr. Eugene Donovan, and his assistant, Mr. E. Gamble. At the conclusion of the tournament, Brother Benignus said that he was pleased to see the keenness among the boys and the good spirit of sportsmanI ship which had been evident. He

thanked the trainers, the referee (Air. Frank Burns), and other officials, for their help, and the Northern Boxing Association for its assistance in lending the gear for the competition. Mr. Gillies, who acted as announcer, replied on behalf of the association. The medal for the most scientific boxer was awarded to AY. Duffy, and the medal for the hardest tighter to V. Payne. An exhibition no-decision contest was given by W. Barker, a college boy, and C. Galt, the amateur heavyweight, the pair providing a good contest. Results are as follow: CLASS sst 41b H. Cassidy beat J. Grevatt.—Although Grevatt took the honours in the last round, Cassidy's superior work in the first two gave him the decision. In a challenge bout, K. McNamara de--1 feated J. Grevatt. CLASS sst 6ib Final. —W. Duffy beat J. Duffy. This was the best bout of the evening, both boxing cleverly, and scientifically, in addition to mixing it well all the time. There was * little between them. CLASS 6st Final.—H. Gotobed beat F. Sheehan in a fairly good bout. CLASS 7st B. Murphy beat R. Delargey after a tame contest, which was won all the Final.—R. Cross won by default from Murphy. CLASS 7st 41b E. McMahon drew with T. Miller in a screamingly funny bout. CLASS Bst Semi-final.—G. Drysdale beat C. Lane in a poor bout. Semi-final.—AY. Spencer beat D. Bourke. Spencer knew a little too much for his opponent, who, however, made a game snowing. Final.—After the first round, the contest was postponed owing to Spencer being taken ill suddenly. CLASS Bst 61b Semi-final. —S. Wilson beat B. Cassidy in a contest which was more "flashy” than willing. Semi-final.—V. Payne beat B. Keenan. Payne did not give his opponent a chance, winning all the way with hard straight punches. Final.—Payne knocked out Wilson in the second round in a good contest. CLASS 9st 61b Final.—C. Jones beat C. Keane. Keane

idropped his opponent in the first round, j but in the next Jones did the same, and ■ went on to win the final round. CLASS 10st 6lb Final.— R. Cuddon-Large beat T. Gilhooley. Cudden-Large carried too many guns for Gilhooley, but Gilhooley made a good showing. CLASS 11jt Final.—B. McVeagli beat C. Lane in a hard-fought bout. COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP I K. Smith beat B. McVeagh.—lt was a hard-hitting contest. Smith punching harder and more often than his opponent. McVeagh did much better in the last round, but Smith's lead carried him through to win.