BOXING
THE BOXING MARQUIS BEATS A CRACK AMATEUR Received Jan, 20. 5.5 pm. LONDON, Jan. 19. The Marquis of Clydesdale, coached by Dick Smith, won on points the six round boxing contest in Bermondsey Town Hall against E. R. Lucas, one of the best amateur middle--weights. The Marquis was cheered by thousands of dock workers. Sturdily built, he declares his ambition is to become champion, and be selected in the Olympic team. Lucas said the Marquis’ body punches were terrific; he was the'better man. MELBOURNE CONTESTS Received January 20, 9.50 p.m MELBOURNE, Jan. 19. Jack Finney knocked out George White in the third round after himself being down for nine in the second. The fighting was of a very sudden character. In the battle' between Mendies and Hickey, the former was too clever for Hickey, who went down to a double cross, and the referee stopped the fight. WORLD’S MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Received January 20, 9.50 p.m. NEW YORK, Jan. 19. Greb retained the world’s title as middle-weight champion against Johnny Wilson, the former champion, after a fifteen-round bout. Received January 20, 9.50 p.m. SYDNEY, Jan. 19. At the Stadium, Tommy Fairhall beat Alf Simmons on points in a strenuous contest, which throughout was most willing on both sides.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18917, 21 January 1924, Page 6
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208BOXING Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18917, 21 January 1924, Page 6
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