Paris, Jan. 34.
Marcel Thu, European light-heavyweight champion, retained his title tonday by defeating Jock McAvoy of Great Britain in a 15-round bout for the championship. The contest went the full distance, Thu winning on The bout wes staged at the Palais des Sports and was witnessed by 22,000 spectators. McAvoy weighed at 162% pounds and Thu at 161%.
the last round but McAvoy managed Thu tried hard for a knockout In 7 to weather the storm—Reuter. position, and Captain "Trenchard Davis asked Mrs. Thackeray to pres lent the winner with the trophy. (Cups were also presented to the second and third, and Mrs. Thackeray was presented with a beautiful bou-Quet of roses. It. Mott proposed a vote of thanks to Captain and Mrs. Trenchard Davis for their hospitality, land this was carried with acclamation.
Any win in an event of this nature is @ popular win, and despite the regret for Brand's bad luck. no win jeould have been more popular than Browne's, and he was congratulated again end again for riding a well judged at their house, The. Ralphs Chal- One Troop—and on China Ponies, only 159 runs for the loss of too.
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