SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 96, 18 December 1912, Page 5

SUNDRY SPORTS.

BOXING

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

(United Press Association.)

London, December 17

Welsh defeated Mehegan on point

Welsh put up a splendid defence. His footwork and ringeraft were very clover, frequently frustrating Meliegan’s chance of landing a good blow. Mehegan was very strong and .always threatened danger, but found \\ olsh difficult to hit. There was a good deal of clinching iu the latter part of tne contest.

CRICKET

Auckland, December 17

The South Melbourne cricket team, i which is to play a series of matches in j New Zealand, had a civic reception presided over by the Mayor, who ex-1 tended a hearty welcome. Mr. McCor-1 mack, manager of the team, said the | team was a strong one. He hoped the i tour would be a success. The team left, hy the express last night for Master-j ton, where they play the first match. ATHLETICS.

(lleceived 9.20 a.m.) Capetown, December 17. Bumiing at Johannesburg, Walker boat Postlo over 100 yards by two yards, in 9 2-ssoc.

WELSH MEHEGAN EIGHT

(Received 8.0 a.m.) London, December 17

The ‘Sportsman,’ 'describing the fight, paid a tribute to Welsh’s science against Mohegan’s strength. The latter made a plucky stand though little was scon of his deadly thump. The further he went the better he fought. SCULLING. (.Received 9.35 a.m.) Sydney, December 18. Pearce departs for London on February 12th to meet Barry. TENNIS. The committee of the AA A ALL Tennis Club met in Messrs. Jackson Bros, office last night, and a good meeting resulted. The secretary reported that so far the club was progressing very favourably, and that the finance of the club was sound. A letter was read from the Domain Board granting a portion of A ictoria Park to the club for the purpose of laying down new courts. The committee decided to reduce the annual subscription, making it the same as last year—i.c., 15s, lbs and

It was resolved to hold a tournament commencing on January 28th, 1913. Four handsome trophies have already been promised, and the rules will be drawn up immediately. Entrance to be Gd for ladies and Is for gentlemen. Members of the club only are eligible to compete.