BECKETT WINS.
SMITH KNOCKED OUT IN 17TH. [By Electric Cable—Copyright J [Aust and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Tuesday, 7 p.m.) LONDON, May 14. Beckett knocked out Smith in the 17th round. The fight was a battle of strength versus scienjc»\. Smith, in the 10 th round, landed three terrific rights to the jaw. Beckett finished the round groggy, but the veteran was slowly worn, down, though he was very plucky and skilful to the end,
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2647, 16 May 1923, Page 5
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