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The Spike or Victoria University College Review June 1918

Boxing

Boxing

boxing

Again battling through adverse circumstances, owing to the warlike conditions prevailing, the club has still managed to "carry on." Our former members now at the front are greatly missed, but it is, nevertheless, encouraging to see the enthusiasm accorded to the Club's activities by this year's freshmen. To carry on against such odds as we are now experiencing is the best way we can show our appreciation of the noble work done by those fighting at the front.

The club has indeed commenced the year with a vim that bodes well for the coming season and gives promise of upholding its former traditions. Owing to the gradual falling-off of attendance through many of our financial members joining the colors, it was reluctantly, found expedient to dispense with the valuable assistance of Mr. Tim Tracey. It is hoped, however, to engage him again, in order that our new members may be well and scientifically initiated into the mysteries of the gentle art of boxing.

Provided that enough men are willing to compete, some hope is also extended of reviving the ever-popular boxing tournament, in the shape of a V.U.C. boxing contest. However, the accomplishment of this scheme rests with present members giving their adequate support to the executive's proposals.

Last year started off well, bolstered up with the addition of a few keen members, but the same old cry of "swat" was raised towards the end of page 51 the season, and even our most enthusiastic supporters were perforce compelled to don the gown in preference to the gloves. Nevertheless, many useful and pleasurable bouts were promoted between different members of the club, and, in many instances, some fine exhibitions of boxing were shown. In other cases, it was quite evident that with a little practice many will develop into really good boxers. It is sincerely to be hoped they will avail themselves of the opportunities afforded them at Victoria University College, and will still continue to merit the praise already given them.

It is only natural that most of our pugilists should feel the call to arms, and it behoves those remaining manfully to "carry on" with a determination that will speak well for the existence of the club as a live and flourishing institution after the war.

With the present capable executive, backed up by many energetic members, great things may be expected from the club, and the manliest of sports will still hold a place in the forefront of 'Varsity life.