BOXING
SCOTT V. VON PORAT. MEDIOCRE BOUT ENDS EARLY IN FOUL. 'United Pres? a.siociation~Bv CableCopyright' New York, December 9. In a 12 rounds bout at Madison Square Garden, Scott (204} pounds) gained a verdict over Von Poral (198} pounds; by a foul in the second round after a mediocre opening, before a record crowd of notables. The widely-heralded fight ended suddenly when Von Porat, reaching the elusive Britisher’s body, landed a low blow. Jack Dempsey, who was refereeing the fight for charity, was uncertain for a tew moments, and urged Scott to go on, but he slowly sank to the canvas, clutching his middle ana grimacing. It was apparent he was in pain. D-’mpsey lifted Scott like a baby, hut the Britisher refused to continue. He grovelled and wept as he was led to his stool.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 305, 11 December 1929, Page 3
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