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Salient. An organ of student opinion at Victoria College Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 2, No. 5 April 19, 1939

Boxing

Boxing

Featherweight.

The opening stages of this bout were very willing with Canterbury slightly in the ascendancy. A telling blow in the second round floored Armstrong who took the count. The V.U.C. trainer, afterwards, was of the opinion that his man could have continued but missed the count.

Lightweight.

Sheehan had the misfortune to hurt his leg thus preventing him from fighting. He would have been a keen contender in this class.

Middleweight.

This bout was marked by the tenacity of the Canterbury man, who, although outmaneuvered by Ryan, fought back gamely. The decision went to Victoria.

In the final against Cornish (O.U.), honors were even till the third round when Ryan began to take the initiative, leading with both hands. He continued into the fourth round to win and showed some clever footwork. The bout was characterized by good hard fighting on both sides, and drew the keen interest of the crowd. Probably the best fight of the evening.

Light-Heavy Weight.

Bryers was also unfortunate and unable to participate owing to injuries.

Heavyweight.

Both started off well but slackened as the fight progressed. In the first round points were fairly even with McClaren loading with the left and swinging in with his right. McClaren continued aggressively and was awarded the decision on points. A win for Massey.

Bantamweight.

Muir won his heat and went into the finals, but the Otago man proved too much for him.

Welterweight.

The Otago man had the advantage but Cohen stood up well to a lot of punishment. The bout went to Otago.