IN THE RING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 139, 18 July 1914, Page 10

IN THE RING.

SHUGRUE BEATS SAYLOR.' •

For the second time Milburn Saylorj the American lightweight of the devastating punch, has been defeated''on points in Australia. Fred. - Kay stnd Joe Shugrue, another American, have shown that a good boxer, who keep away from, or block, Saylofr'S punch, has an excellent chance of 'oufcpointing him. Saylor and Shugrue tnefc in the Sydney Stadium last Saturday evening. The former • foreed the fight*ing, but Shugrue proved that he can box; as well as punch. In the last round, Sfypgrue was sent to the fidoi* four times, but he had had a sufficient • margin of points to gain him thfe referee 's decision at the end of '2O rounds. ' ' ELLIS BEATS SCHIFF. Frankie Ellis, the clever Wellihgs<j>n featherweight, who has been "making good" in Australia, has further strengthened his claim to a match with Jimmy Hill for the Australian "fedder" championship. At the Newtown. Olympia, Sydney, last Tuesday evening, Ellis met American Johnny Schiff, and boxed brilliantly in both attack and defence. Ellis can punch as well as box, and Schiff found this out to his cost. The Wellingtonian led in everjjr round until, in "the eleventh, the towel was thrown in from Schiff's Corner. ! DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS. Press Association. , , i WANGANUI, July 18. A total of 46 entries has been received for the. New Zealand amateur boxing championship tourney, which eventuates next week, it will take three nights to decide the winners.