SOUTHERN SCRAPS

NZ Truth, Issue 847, 18 February 1922, Page 10

SOUTHERN SCRAPS

(By Saga-x.)

• The Otago Boxing season opened last week, under the auspices of the 0.8.A., When several bouts between membfira of the crews' of H.M.A.S. Melbourne and H.M.N.Z.S. Chatham took place m the Kensington Drill Hall.

- TThe "Chatham*' won the silver : ' cup presented by the Otago Boxing Association ./top- the most points scored between the a boxers from the two men o' war, Med|-tls'..werp also given to the^ndlYldWgl

'-.- :TW boxing was of' the ordinary Vtnd peculiar to. /bouts held under the Army ahd. Navy, rules. .

The audience was a good, one, and what was more remarkable,, there were several hundred ladies present. Dunedin now holds - the record for the attendance of the fair sex at boxing matches.

During the conflict between stoker Jarvis of the "Chatham" .. and chief petty officer Murton of the "Melbourne," a Cockney salt from among the back benches kept up the continual cackle " 'it 'im *ard 'arry." This Cackle tickled the ladies immensely, -and when at length 'arry got 'it on the 'cad, and the Cockney salt ejaculated "wot! Pore ole 'arry!" the house "broke up."

Brian McCleary is m fine trim for the many coming contests that await him. He expects to wade through them all successfully.

Schools m Dunedin will shortly ,be resuming m full swing, . and many fresh youths will.be Joining up.

The Otago Boxing . Association will launch its first tournament for interprovincial and professional talent m a month. or six weeks' 'time.'-'".-

Cadman ahd Brian McCleary have Anally settled to meet at Westport on June 3rd. McCleary has. thoroughly recovered.

Some time ago C. Whlttaker challenged McCleary ; and - expressed his willingness to put £25 on the. result.. McCleary is willing- to take him on under any association. '' " '■■■'•:

McCleary has also, signified his willingness to accept the ' challenge of Paul M'Quarrle, Bluff. McCleary and M'Quarrie would provide a big attraction for any association, and perhaps Southland or Otago will. waken -up <to the fact. This is good stuff offering for- the end of April or. any time m Mayi

McCleary met Gaul t' m Christchurch; and!Gault put up a great go. It is rumored -that' Gault is • Very anxious to ' have another flght. . , l

As McCleary left Dunedin- last Week, all correspondence' should •be addressed him 31 Dickens-street, Addington.