The Archive · 1924

Leach Beaten by Mackenzie

London, June 3.

In a contest for the Feathorweight Boxing Championship of Great Britain, at Holland 'Park Hall to-night,' George Mackenzie, of Leith, beat Harry Loach, of Don easter, on points, Leach, who is only 18, outspeede Mackenzie in the early rounds and got home several lightning right leads. For a time he out-boxed his. opponent, and at the half-way stage Jed well on points. After this, how-over, the Scotsman improved, froquently landing left jabs and hooks to the head and body. "In the last and few rounds Leach tired, and Mac-Kenzie, fighting hard to the end, won by @ narrow margin—Reuter.

Philadelphia, June 2.

In a ten-round bout here to-day Micky Walker successfully defended the world's welterweight boxing title, beating Lew Tendler on points.—Reuter's American Service.

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