WITH THE MIDDLE-WEIGHTS.

NZ Truth, Issue 472, 4 July 1914, Page 10

WITH THE MIDDLE-WEIGHTS.

Jeff Smith Has A Short Spell.

Clabby and McGoorty.

A week ago it looked as if Jimmy Clabby and Eddie McGoorty were not going to meet immediately, says "Boxer-Major" m "Sydney Sportsman" and Dave Smith was requested to be In readiness to' meet Jimmy, m case McGoorty should not bo available. Snowy Baker ' was then absent from Sydney, but after his roturn«the matter was /ixed up. Therefore, Clabby and McGoorty will fight at Hushcutter Bay this (Saturday) evening) to advance one stago further the struggle m Australia for tho middle-weight championship of the world; say the management; other people hold that Jeff Smith already holds tho title.

Dave Smith v. Jimmy Clabby would not effect the world's title,' from which Dave has three tiroes been decisively pushed back by McGoorty, but it may bo a match of tho near future. It shouJd be aa lovely a boxing display as it used to be. Meantime, Davo was to have Jules Dubourg (for the second time) last Saturday m Melbourne.

Snowy Baker's offer to Billy Murray, m the U.S.A., still stands. It is for live fights m Australia, with a very big guarantee. The offer is contingent on Murray k beating Geo. Chip m America this day (Saturday).

That, injured hand worries Jeft Smith, who, claiming the championship through the decision ho got over Clabby, cannot box for sorno little time Probably Jeff's next appearance will be against the winner between Clabby and McGoorty.