Boxing in Wellington
WIN FOR AUSTRALIAN Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Last Night. In a professional boxiug contest to night Jackie Sharpe (Australia) scored a technical knockout victory over Harry Dunn (Wellington) in t’ae fifth round. The Australian was too experienced and gradually wore bis opponent down to do as he liked with him. Both scaled Ost. Sib. A second professional contest between Doug. Eddington (Timaru) 9.12, and Ken Smith (Wellington) 9.11, went the full 10 rounds. Eddiugtou, who was the cleverer boxer, receiving *the verdict. He made good use of the left to the head and body.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 167, 16 July 1937, Page 5
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97Boxing in Wellington Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 167, 16 July 1937, Page 5
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