SOLDIER IN RING
WIN IN FOUR ROUNDS BOUTS AT AUCKLAND (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, this day. Three professional contests were featured on a programme arranged by the Auckland Boeing Association at the Town Hall last evening. Private Henry Robertson, of Auckland, lOst. 321 b., beat Ken Reid, of Taranaki, 30st. 31b., the latter being compelled to withdraw at the end of the fourth round with a deep cut over his left eyebrow. j The second match was between two Auckland welterweights, Bert McKay, lOst. 71b., and Bill Little, lOst. 51b. It was won by the latter on points. Geoff Thomas, of Taranaki, Ost. lib., beat Billy Brown, of Wellington, Sst. 12Mb., on points in a featherweight contest.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20638, 19 August 1941, Page 10
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