BOXING.
Writing from Sydney to the sports editor of Thb Dominion, AV. Elliott, champion protessional featherweight of New Zealand, who vvns recently defeated on points by D. Wells of Sydney, states that he is on tlie'warpath once Hfsam. He has signed articles to meet the winner of the Himley-Fitzjohn match, the result of which has not yet come to hand. Hanley, is will be remembered, wns defented on points at Wellington by Godfrey, who lost bis title subsequently to Elliott. Local patrons wil not have forgotten Fitzjolin, who made such a splendid showing against Elliott an tip occasion of the. Australasian cliampionwinch Elliott will meet tho winner is Mareh 23, and the contest will last twenty rounds In the event of the New Zealander beine successful. Sid. Sullivan will be his next oonm ■ ent Elliott adds that Bryant, who will Teet Andrews next week, is anxious for a contest with a middlewight in New Zealand. me "
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 455, 13 March 1909, Page 13
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156BOXING. Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 455, 13 March 1909, Page 13
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