THE “FIGHTING MARQUIS.”

Otago Witness, Issue 3775, 20 July 1926, Page 57

THE “FIGHTING MARQUIS.”

NO CONTEST PROVIDED. AUCKLAND, July 16. The Marquis of Clydesdale and Douglas who is known as “The Fighting Marquis” left Auckland to-day for Sydney with the one regret, that he and his friend, Mr Eld ward Eagan, an American Rhodes scholar, and heavy-weight amateur champion, did not have the opportunity of a match or two with representatives of New Zealand's ring talent. “I did not come to New Zealand for a holiday, * said the marquis in an interview.” One eould not call travelling a’ holiday, kut I wanted to see the overseas dominions at close quarters, and I have made a thorough tour of New Zealand.’* Both the marquis and Mr Eagan expressed gratitude to the Y.M.C.A. authorities at Auckland and Wellington for placing traiuing quarters at their disposal. They were both disappointed that bouts had not been arranged. The marquis said he would have liked to meet Brian M‘Cleary, and could not understand how negotiations did not come to a head. “It just seemed to lapse,” continued Mr Eagan As a means of developing amateur rir.gcraft they suggested that whenever possible the authorities should arrange for bouts with outside fighters. “That is the only way in which the sport can be advanced quickly in an ineular country like New Zealand,’* said the marquis.