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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review October 1911

Boxing Club

page 67

Boxing Club

Instead of the Club Tournament so successfully held last year, a contest was arranged this year with the Star Boating Club, and on Thursday, 17th August, the representatives of both clubs tried conclusions in the Gymnasium. There was a large attendance of College and Rowing Club supporters, and a feature of the evening was the friendliest rivalry of the bouts. Mr. Beauchamp-Platts gave every satisfaction as referee.

Welter—C. E. Bridge (Star), v. W. T. Dudson (V.C.). Bridge had the advantage in height and reach, and amassed points in the first round. Then Dudson 's better condition began to tell and towards the end he inflicted sonic severe punishment. Bridge's hands were injured, and his seconds threw in the towel.

Feather—F. Allen (Star) v. J. Stevenson (V.C.). Stevenson relied on a straight left, but did not use it as often as he might. Allen relied on a right swing, mostly ineffectual. The Star man did all the leading. but found Stevenson 's left an unsurmountable obstacle. The decision went to Victoria College.

Middle—T. Hutton (Star) v. B. H. Morison (V.C.). The College man left all the leading to his opponent. and gave a line exhibition of scientific defence. Hutton tired himself 'in a futile attempt to break through, and Morison inflicted severe punishment on the head and face, winning the bout.

Light—L. Bridge (Star) v. E. Stewart (V.C.). The first two rounds were even. Stewart, free in the use of his hands, and nimble on his feet, gradually asserted his superiority.

Heavy—G. Alexander (Star) v. J. D. Brosnan (V.C.). This was the only bout which went to the Star Club, but Brosnan made a game light. in spite of a strained ankle. There was very little to choose between the two men.

At the conclusion, exhibition bouts were given by Clifford and Hume. Kutner and Rogers, Tracy and Ellis. Mr. Doyle gave an interesting and amusing speech on the multifarious benefits accruing from the gentle art.

Despite the victory of V.C. by four bouts to one, the contest was in every way a complete success.