BOXING

Southland Times, Issue 20665, 22 April 1929, Page 7

BOXING

POINTS DECISION TO LECKIE. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, April 21. The New Zealander, Johnny- Lcckie, outpointed Claude Wilson (U.S.A.) 8.13, after a close contest. The American finished well. The fight was wonderfully fast and clever. Lcckie predominated over the first six rounds. Wilson, who is unused to long contests, landed a heavy left to Leckic’s chin in the fifteenth which nearly- ended the bout. Some spectators hooted the referee's decision, but. the majority thought Leckie was the victor. —Australian Press Association. PURDY OUTPOINTS LASCELLES. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, April 21. At the Sydney Stadium the New Zealander, Charlie Purdy (10.3) outpointed Bob Lascelles (10.101), described as the Pacific Coast Comedy Tiger, who cut all sorts of antics in the ring and was cautioned several times for irregularities. Purdy, who fought well, landed good punches in the early rounds, but was nearly outed in the sixth with a lucky swing to the jaw. Purdy then livened up and scored with excellent lefts. Both men were tired in the ninth. ■ Purdy's eye was swollen, and he once fell through the ropes as the outcome of successive illegal punches, mostly to the back of the head. Purdy won a popular verdict.—Australian Press Association. MALONEY DEFEATS O’KELLY. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, April 20. Jim Maloney (2031b5) won by’ a technical knock-out decision in the third round of a bout against Con O’Kelly (1931b5.) when the latter’s left eye was badly cut and bleeding profusely. O’Kelly protested vigorously, but the referee refused to allow him to continue. The fight opened fast, but Maloney was most effective in infighting. His right especially was terrific. O’Kelly showed some advantage in the second round with long rights and lefts to the head. —Australian Press Association.