BOXING.
FLYNN DEFEATS CANN. Wanganui, Last Night. In the professional contest for a purse of £125, after an even and eiciting match, Mike Flynn (8.1%) defeated Chas. Cann (8.6) on points in 15 ■ rounds. CARPENTIER-SIKI FIGHT. ' DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—CdVyrlght. Received Dee. 16, 5.5 p.m. London, Dec. 15. Mr. Descamps has virtually vetoed the Car-pentler-Sikl fight. He declines to assent so long us Sikl is disqualified, stating he always recognises the authority of the federation. He was ready to allow Carpentier to sign as noon as Siki’s disqualification was lifted or the federation grants special permission. Carpentier says he Is prepared to incur disqualification, he is so eager to fight. It is reported the fight will be staged in Paris on March 14, if the difficulties arc overcome. Received Dec. 17, 5.5 p.m. Paris, Dec. 15. The Siki-Carpentier fight will eventuate under the auspices of Le Matin and Le Journal. MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA. Received Dec. 17, 5.5 p.m. Sydney. Dec. IT. At the Stadium, dissatisfied with the contestants’ showing, the referee stopped the fight between Billy Tingle and Bobby tiray in tho twelfth round, and declared it no contest. Melbourne, Dec. 15. Sparge? defeated Fred Jacks (America) on points.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1922, Page 5
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