BOXING

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 4, 9 April 1920, Page 12

BOXING

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Several preliminary bouts in connection with the New Zealand inter-University boxing tournament were decided in the Yictoria College gymnasium on Saturday aiternoon before a large audience. The boxing was up to the best amateur standard and provided some very interesting and willing contests. In the welterweight the local man, Scott, outclassed the Aucklander, Mason, and at the conclusion of the third round was adjudged the winner on points. Scott forced the pace from the outset, and his win was a popular and well-deserved one. The two heavyweight encounters were fast- and even. In the first bout M'Kegg (Otago) was given the verdict against Richmond, of Canterbury, and thoroughly merited it. In the first two rounds the honours were slightly in his favour, and in the last he had his opponent on the ropes several times and narrowly missed kr.ocking him out, the referee fmally stopping the bout and giving the only decision possible. Richmond boxecl ganiely, and only in the third round was the tide turned against him. In the last contest of ihe day M'Rae, a local man, defeated the Aucklander Heron on points. This proved to be a willing encounter, and although giving away 111b in weight the Wellington representative by his quickness and forcefulness secured the verdict. Mr J. Murphy officiated as referee, and his decisions gave every satisfaction. The following are the results : — Welterweight. — R. R. Scott (lOst 7-JJb) Victoria Uniyersity College, defeated W. F. T. K. Mason (lOst 6^1b) on points. Heavyweight. — A. M'Kegg (11st 31b) (Otago University), defeated N. M. Richmond (11st 21b) (Canterbury College), A. D. M'Rae (11st 101b) (Victoria College), defeated Heron (12st 51b) (Auckland University College) on points. The finals of the University championships 10 bouts in all) were decided in the Town Hall. HASTINGS, April 1. Articles have been signed for a return boxing match between J. Clabby and T. Uren for a purse of £550, including expenses. The match will take place at Hastings on April 28.