Month Of Sport In Apia

Prom Our Own Correspondent

Apia, Nov. 20.

SPORT events of a great variety have attracted public interest throughout Samoa during November. On Nov ember 7, a packed house at the Tivoli Theatre witnessed the boxing match for the heavyweight championship of West ern Samoa between the title holder, Motu, of Apia (36 years, 224 pounds) and

the aspirant, Suivai, of Saleimoa, (26 years, 210 pounds). The fight was dis appointing, as it soon became apparent that the champion was no match for his younger and fitter opponent, who possses sed skill, aggressiveness and speed. The seventh round brought the end, when Motu was caught with a right to the head and went down for the count, Mr. G. S. Chisholm, donor of the championship belt presented the trophy to the new heavy-weight champion of Western Samoa, Suivai.

The Armistice Day Race Meeting, held on Saturday, November 11, was unfortun ately marred by heavy showers which turned the course at Apia into a quagmire and made the going difficult.

In spite of all difficulties an enthusiastic crowd watched the eight events of the day contested by good fields and the tote paid some good dividends.

The Apia Rifle Club opened the new season on November 17 at the Vaivase Range with a pleasing little function which at the same time, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Club which was formed by a group of riflemen in 1925.

About 60 members and guests, including the High Commissioner, Mr. G. R. Powles, spent an enjoyable afternoon in excellent weather and beautiful surroundings.

The Club has enrolled a full member ship and a successful season is antici pated. The Club will have to establish a new range next season, as the present site is required for the new Government Boarding School, the construction of which is to begin soon.

Dr. and Mrs. John Akerman, who with their three children, have been living in Wewak, New Guinea, will shortly be leaving Australia for Assam where they will live in future.