BOXING.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 267, 8 November 1923, Page 9

BOXING.

SMITH AND VOLAIRE. TO FIGHT AT AUCKLAND. Stewart Smith (Auckland) and the enterprising little French boxer, Kugene Volaire, have been matched by the Northern Boxing Asoeiation to meet at the Town Hall on November 28th. The contest is scheduled to go the usual 15 rounds, and a purse of £150 will be involved. Both men are well known. Smith's last appearance here was on the occasion of his defeat of Jack Kcenan, some months ago. Volaire. who hii.s been seen here previously, beat Clarrie Blackburn, of Auckland, at the Wellington Towu Uall about a fortnicht aco. This match has been arranged in piece of that between Smith and Australian Tommy Fafthnll. the lastnamed havlu? been compelled to return to the Commonwealth by reason of a broken Jaw. mcdonald beats Harris. (By Telegraph.— rress Association.) DUNEDIN, Wednesday. A professional boxing match of 15 rounds took place this evening between Locbie Mac Donald (10.8$), amateur welter champion of Australia and New Zealand, and Tom Harris (10.2), runner-up for the ligUtwelßlit champiousblp of New Zealand. The fight went the full 15 rounds, practically every one of which was won by MacDonald. This was the tlrst appearance of the two men as professionals. Threefotirtlis of the net receipts were given as prize money. AQUATICS. OTAHUHU SAILING CLUB. The Otahuhu Sailing Club, which has been recently reformed, intends to open the season by holding a yacht race on the Tamaki Kiver on Saturday, November 17, at 2 p.m. To add to the afternoon's amusement a canoe race will also be decided. Great interest is being manifested in the club's activities, which were held in abeyance during the war period. It is anticipated that nine boats will participate in the yacht race, and, given favourable weather conditions, a pleasant afternoon's sport should ensue. The Tamaki River lends itself particularly well for yacht racing, which can be clearly viewed from the banks of the river. The club now has a large membership, who are all working diligently for a successful season, and who are assured of active support from the various cruising clubs of Auckland.