BOXING

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11246, 26 June 1922, Page 9

BOXING

TO-NIGHT'S TOURNAMENT. GOVE BNOR-GENER-AL TO ATTEND. Vttien the men of tlie Navy take pari in any sport their appearance always ardfoes keen interest, and their free and easy, brut usually effective methods attract more than ordinary interest. In sport, boxing .has over been popular in the Navy, and in both amateur and professional ranks the Navy Ims produced some excellent examples who have made names for themselves in the world of sport. H.M.S. Chatham is proud of its boxing exponents, and ever since the ship's first visit here has been anxious to try conclusions with representatives of one of the largest associations, and now that the local association has been fortunate enough to stage the fixture, there appears little doubt but what boxing patrons will extend their usual generous support to the tournament. The sport promised should be of a high standard, and there is the additional appeal for support in that tlie proceeds are being divided between the ship's sports fund and the returned soldiers. The Wellington team is:—Parker, Pearce, McGregor, H. Robinson, Black, James, Hobson, Dale, Steward, Young, McArthur, Gear, and Petrie. His Excellency the Governor-General has notified his intention of being present. RYAN OUTCLASSED. By Toleeraoh.—Press Assn. —Copyright (Received June 25, 5.5 p.m.) SIDNEY, June 24. Hunefield (America) knocked out Jimmy Ryan in the first round. Ryan woe outclassed and was floored four times before the knock uot. Both contestants weighed 9st Bjlb. SEQIMENS WINS ON POINTS. MELBOURNE. June 24. Semmcns defeated Grime on points j n i twenty rounds contest. DEMPSEY AND WELLS. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received June 25, 5.5 p.m.l NEW YORK, June 21. The Now York State Boxing Commission announced that Dompsev must definitely accept, or decline, Wills challenge before July 10th. Failure to sign the articles is likely L> result iu the cancellation of Dempsey's New York licence. Tex Rickards announced his willingness to promote the fight.