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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1921
Welter-Weights
Welter-Weights.
Conningham (V.U.C.), 10 st. 5 lb, v. Cooke (A.U.C.), 10 st. 5 lb.
This bout was fought in the morning. It was unfortunate for Cooke that he had to fight after coming off the boat, but it was unavoidable. Conningham fought disappointingly. Cooke had plenty of dash, but the Wellington man had no difficulty in getting out of his way and getting good, telling blows in. Towards the close of the last, round Cooke was very tired, but Conningham livened up considerably. Conningham was declared the winner.
Church (O.U.), 10 st. 5 lb, v. Conningham (V.U.C.), 10 st. 5 lb.
This fight proved a good, open "go."both contestants giving a good exhibition of boxing. Church has more experience than Conningham, and showed up very well in the in-fighting. Conning-ham's footwork was good. During the second round Conningham landed a beautiful backhand to Church's face, which caused Church to "do a big think;" but Conningham didn't follow up his advantage, and before the close of the round Church had covered up matters. Church was given the decision.