THE DEATH OF LES DARCY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15918, 4 June 1917, Page 3

THE DEATH OF LES DARCY.

: VANCOUVER, May 23. Tho death of Les Darcv, the Ausi tralian boxer, was clue to a complication of diseases beginning with pneumonia. The deccased's "body will ba seut to Australia for burial. ' A later message says that Darcy's death "was sudden and unexpected. Ho iallied, and told the promoter (Haack) that ho was feeling fine, but lie died quietly a few minutes later. Those at the bedside included bis manager, Mr Gilmore, and his trainer (Mick Hawkins). and Mick King (Australian middle-weight). Darcy's last statement was for his parents. Ho said his greatest wish was to hare had five lights beforo doing his dn r -y to tho L'uited States a s an airman, so as to bo able to make sufficient money to send home. Ho had arranged with Len Rowland to fight at Milwaukee, but- the engagement -was cancelled owing to his infected tcetli. Tho trouble spread to tho tonsils, which -were removed. The disease spread to tho heart, causing dilatation and rheumatism. Pneumonia supervened. Tho Now York newspapers contain many expressions of regret that Darey was unable to put to the teet in America his wonderful reputation gained in Australia. At New York a boxing manager asked a great crowd at a boxing match to stand bareheaded in memory of "tho pugilistic martyr, Darcy."