FIGHT WITH SWORDHSH.
EX-BOXER'S EXPLOIT. The Grafton correspondent of a Sydney paper is responsible for the following:— ,Bill Sonter, old-time hero of many contests in the boxing ring, tackled a large gwordfish which was moving lazily in the water, scarcely deep enough to cover its great body, at Yamba. Sonter clutched its tail and tried to pull the 9cwt. of fish shoreward. The deep-sea visitor at first showed no resentment, and Sontar stepped closer and stooped to tighten his grip. Then the fish took a hand in the proceedings, and the water became violently agitated. Showers of spray shot skywards, and Sonter, for a brief space, swung to and fro at the end of the monster's tail. The strain was too great, however,.and Sonter's grip loosened, then relaxed. The swordnsh drew his tail clear, and with terrifio force sent Sonter .sprawling in knee-deep water. When he had recovered Sonter lassooed the swordfish, and with help hauled it ashore. 4lt measured 16ft. 4in. from tip to tip, with a sword sft. 3in. long ana as-sharp as a razor, measurement yras Bit,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18244, 10 November 1922, Page 9
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