The Noble Art

Vic blood flowed about as freely as the Dunedin rain. Although trainer Mr. H. Robinson did a grand job in the short time available, our boxers came up against opponents of infinitely greater experience.

Lightweight Bob Jones scored our only success. After deflating T. Hull (O) in a torrid bout in the morning, Jones came up against the strong C. Metcalfe (C) in the final. Metcalfe scored well in the first two rounds but Jones rallied strongly and his cleaner punching gained him the decision.

Spiros Zavos in the featherweight division met defending champion P. Hohepa, of Auckland, and gamely fought for three rounds before the referee stopped the contest. Hohepa was awarded the medal for the most scientific boxer. John Hunn, our welterweight representative, lost in the preliminaries to J. Trenwyth, of Auckland. The bout was fought at a fast pace and Hunn, a stylish boxer, lost a close points decision.

Haslam Shield Shoot: Members of the Victoria University College defence rifle shooting team prepare for the 300 Yards Ropid shoot at Pelichet Bay on Saturday afternoon. With J. Mansell (left) is I. Chatwin.

Doug Law, former N.Z.U. champion disposed of M. Hill (C.U.C.), last year's champion and winner of the Scientific Boxer's Medal, in convincing manner and showed speed and good footwork. In the final Law fought a courageous fight against the strong J. Parry (O.) but lost a points decision Determined B. Gibson in the light middleweght division fought a rugged opponent in C. Wilson (C.U.C.) and lost by a t.k.o. in the first round.