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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 14, No. 10. August 9, 1951

Boxing

page 7

Boxing

The sporting fraternity will be interested to hear that Vic's Bob Street, reigning N.Z.U. middleweight champion for the past two years, has been making a name for himself in outside competition. Bob recently won the Hutt Valley title in a tournament which was noted for its high standard. On the way he defeated W. Kerrigan, the Wellington title-holder and the rugged Fred Ling man, who, since his defeat of New Zealand and Australasian champion Maurice Tuck, has been considered the toughest nut to crack in the Dominion.

These performances put Bob in the very first rank of New Zealand middle weights and it is somewhat ironical to recall that despite his clean sweep of the tournament middleweight division for the two seasons that he has represented Vic. he was not awarded a N.Z.U. Blue, because, apparently he was not considered up to a "good provincial standard." It must be remembered, too, that he has been unable to give the same amount of time and concentration to training throughout the season (he is a full-time Science student) as the general run of top amateurs. Although on current performances he must be a strong contender for the national title, it is probable that he will be unable to spare the time so late in the academic year. Nevertheless our congratulations go to Bob on his meritorious performances and we wish him the best of luck for any future bouts.

He has been a tower of strength to the club and looks good to bring the tournament middleweight title back for Vic. for as long as he cares and is eligible to contest it. Perhaps he will wear the Blues panel down by a tediously consistent success!