LAND AND WATER.

Otago Witness, Issue 3806, 22 February 1927, Page 55

LAND AND WATER.

ATHLETIC MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, February 17. At the athletic meeting held by the Canterbury Centre R. AV. Lamb, Austalian champion amateur cyclist, won the two-mile invitation scratch race from Grose by half a wheel in 4min 17sec, and also the half-mile from Day in 64 2-usee.

BOXING.

PURDY LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION. WELLINGTON, February 16. A meeting of the New Zealand Boxing Council was held last evening. Dr P. F. Al'Evedy presided, and others present were Messrs J. W. Heenan, R. St. J. Beere, D. R. Hoggard, E A Dawson, and G. Aldridge (secretary). It was reported that H. Leckie, the — Otago professional, had taken part in two contests without having obtained a license. It was decided to point out to associations that they were liable to a fine if they engaged boxers who had not been licensed. It was ruled that Harry Casey had been a bona fide resident of the Dominion for 12 months, and was eligible to compete for a New Zealand championship. A letter was received from the International Federation ■ ' Amateur Boxing , congratulating the council on its able control of both amateur and professional boxing, and admitting the affiliation of the New Zealand Boxing Association. Th’s means that the New Zealand Boxing Association will be the only body recognised as governing boxing in this country by all the nations affiliated to the International Federation. After some discussion it was unanimously agreed that Charlie Purdy was the most eligible candidate for the lightweight championship forfeited by Les Murray on account of his absence in America, and he was unanimously . awarded the title. . ■. It was decided to allow associations the option of awarding professional boxers a percentage of the gate instead of a fixed purse, on condition that the percentage did not exceed £2OO, and that it was divided, on the ratio of 60 per cent, for the winner and 40 per cent, for the loser.

JANSEN KNOCKS OUT HAY. WANGANUI, February 17. Raymond Jansen (9gt 121 b) knocked out Artie Hay (lOst 61b) in the eighth round of a 15-round fight at the Opera House to-night. Jansen was particularly aggressive throughout. He took six of the Lt rounds, one was even, and Hay scored ' in the fifth. In the first.three rounds the ;; Frenchman took the fight : to opponent . and hooked with-powerful rights and lefts. Hay attempted to hold Jansen off, but the Frenchman ripped in /Vicious right uppercuts, which wore Hay down. In the sixth Jansen connected with a right to the solar plexus and Hay went down. He rose at eight and fought hard,, using his long right, eventually winning the : round amidst applause. Theffeafter Hay weakened. Jansen ripped in a solid right . to the heart, and Hay went down for eight. A few seconds later a similar ' blow put him right oiit. Without doubt : the fight was the- best seen in Wanganui < for years. ; ■ POSSIBLE CHALLENGER OF '' TUNNEY. NEW YORK, February 18. ' . : vT’ lll Maloney, .of’JEpsfon, .won a 10 '"’’rounds decision over' «lack Delaney. The

winner is considered one of the logical contenders for a z bout with Tunney. Maloney weighed 203|1b and Delaney 1721 b. GRIME S FAST DISPLAY. SYDNEY, February 19. At the Stadium, Grime knocked out Hall in_ eight rounds. This is Grime’s last fight before leaving for New Zealand, and then a few weeks later for America. The bout was one of the fastest seen in the Stadiurp for some time, and the winner displayed wonderful dash. A MELBOURNE BOUT. MELBOURNE, February 19. At the Stadium, Harry Pearce beat Pedro Campo on points in a 20-round bout. HOCKEY. CAMBRIDGE DEFEATS OXFORD. LONDON, February 19. At hockey Cambridge defeated Oxford by four goals to one. —A. and N.Z. Cable.

BOWLING. OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. The following players have been selected for the interprovincial match Otago v. Canterbury which takes place on Thursday next at Christchurch:—A. Gregory (Dunedin), A. Ellis (Kaikorai), W. G. Love (Port Chalmers), J. Williamson (Dunedin), AV. Smith (Dunedin), T. M. Stewart (Dunedin) ; y. Peacock (St. Kilda), J. H. Hinton (St Kilda), T. Ferguson (Bahnacewen), V. Langley (Caledonian), J. Scott (Caledonian), W. T. Henaghan (Caledonian), J. Hamilton (Caledonian), W. J. Worthington (Roslyn), J. W. Thomas' (Roslyn), W. E. M'Lean (Taieri), W. Shepherd (Kaituna), E. J. Smith (Kaituna), J. Thomson (Mornington), P. Vance (Mornington), W. Connor (West Harbour), E. Mullinger (West Harbour), J. C. Rigby (Dunedin), J. Hutchinson (Dunedin), W. R. Don (Roslyn), F. J. Campbell (Anderson’s Bay), J. d' Best (Dunedin), D. C. Cameron (St. Kilda), F. Lowry (St. Kilda), J, G. Bentley (Dunedin), J. Hincheliff (Anderson’s Bay). FOOTBALL. SUCCESS OF~MAORIS’ TOUR. PERTH, February 16. Messrs Parata and Gemmell, of the Maori team, state that their tour was a complete success, financially and otherwise. Both on and off the field the Maoris were extremely popular in France. It is likely that a French Rugby Union team will visit New Zealand next year, in response to the ’invitation sent by the New Zealand Union.

THE LEAGUE TEAM."" » PERTH, February 16. The stories of dissension in the New Zealand League team during the tour of England were confirmed by members of the team on board the Narkunda. The dissension resulted in the suspension by Mr Mair (the manager) for two months of seven players, who had been without pay since before Christmas. In the circumstances it was not surprising the tour was not a success. The financial loss is estimated at about £4OO. MOTOR CYCLING. DARING RIDER KILLED. HOBART, February 14. Racing on the speedway in a solo motor cycle event, Gerrard Roberts, aged 19, after providing a number of thrilling rides, struck a rough patch, swerved off the track, crashed into a fence, and was killed. AT MAROUBRA SPEEDWAY. SYDNEY, Februay 19. At the Maroubra Speedway the race for the silver helmet over five miles resulted: —Eddie Brinek 1, Spencer Stratton - 2, C. Chawner 3. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 56 l-ssec. The All Powers Race resulted:—H. Trudgeon 1, Spencer Stratton 2, Harry •Peel 3. Won by 20 yards. The average speed -attained was 84 miles per hour. SWIMMING. NEW BREAST-STROKE RECORD. BERLIN, February 16. Rademacher swam 200 metises breast stroke in 2min 48lsec, beating his own world’s record.

WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. BRISBANE, February 19. The women’s Australian. hundred yards swimming championship resulted:—Ettie Robertson 1, E. Davey 2", Al. Mealing 3. Won by a touch. Time,. Imin lOsec.

WRESTLING.

KAUFMANN DEFEATS THYE. NEW YORK, February 16. At Portland Thye was defeated by Kaufmann in two falls.