FIRPO WINS IN FIRST ROUND.
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(AUSTKAUAN-NBW ZEALAND CABLB ASSOCIATION.) BUENOS AIRES, sth April ■ Luis Firpo defeated Bsich, knocking his out in the first round. The end came in 1 minute 45 seconds, Firpo landin" a terrific right to the jaw. Eeich dropSed with a crash and rolled over on his face. After the count of ten he tried to rise, but fell, and was picked up.and carried to his corner.
1-irpo fulfilled his promise to win ■what he called has last fight quickly. He rushed furiously at Reich at the sound of the gong landing a heavy right to the body R elch clinched, but a moment later 1< irpo landed another right. Heich replied with a left to the face The men clinched Breaking away, Pirpo launched a furious attack, and sent a terrific right to the jaw, terminating Inch's hope of the championship
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 83, 7 April 1924, Page 2
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