Leckie's Success
Announced by Radio ADIO enabled boxing enthusiasts throughout New Zealand to enjoy early advice of the sensational success secured by Johnnie Leckie in his initial appearance on Australian soil on Saturday night, when he knocked out the redoubtable Grime in the fourteenth round. Arrangements were made by 2YA for various listeners to pick up the story as broadcast on shortwave, so that if conditions were not favourable for a full rebroadcast, a summarised story might be given listeners in New Zealand. As things turned out it was not possible to rebroadcast the running account, but the information received was pieced together and broadcast from time to time, and a complete summary given at the earliest possible moment. To serve listeners, 2YA remained on the air till 11.30-and unquestionably a good many more than the definite boxing enthusiasts remained with them to hear news of the success or otherwise of the plucky and popular New Zealander’s adventure!
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Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 38, 5 April 1929, Page 7
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158Leckie's Success Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 38, 5 April 1929, Page 7
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