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UPROAR AT FIGHT BOTTLES THROWN INTO RING CROWD RESENTS DECISION By Cable. —Press Association.—Copyright BRISBAXE, Monday. In the seventh round of the boxing contest for the middleweight championship, Dwyer claimed that he had been hit low by Edwards (holder of the title) and was given the decision. Bedlam immediately broke loose. Three bear bottles were thrown into the ring and those nearby were showered with broken glass. Xo serious casualties resulted, but the referee had his left eye, his nosf, and right temple bruised and cut.—A. and .X.Z.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 12, 5 April 1927, Page 13
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