BOXING.
PHIL SCOTT AND THE WORLD TITLE. Phil Scott, who m ,at present spending a holiday in Cornwell, stated recently that he is> considering suggestions Ijy Tex Rickard that lie should light Johnny K.sko or Jack Sharkey in America. ■ lie is of opinion, .howeverf that if Tuiiney retires from flic ring, he (Scott.) should meet llcency for the world’s chanipiousliip at Wembley. “1 do net see.” . said Scott: “why America /should, have all the b'g lights.” CA LETS’ TO tKN AMLNT. GARRISON HALL ON .MONDAY. Primarily intended for the cadet companies, an amateur Lbxing touriiament is being Arranged by the Defence authorities for /Monday evening next at the Garrison' Hall. Present indications point to there being 50 or 60 competitors in the various classes and the public are invited to attend and witness . the sport. LEOKIE K.O’S RADFORD (Press Association.) WELLINGTON. Oct. 8. J, Leckic (S.lSj) knocked out Radford (8,131) in the middle of the fifth round of a- scheduled fiiteen round lightweight boxing contest. Radford was twice floored in the fourth, both times for nine, tlm gong saving him the second time
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10712, 9 October 1928, Page 7
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183BOXING. Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10712, 9 October 1928, Page 7
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