“KNOCK-OUT” BILL.
CALLOUS MURDER BY GANG OF GUNMEN. Bj Cablfe—Association —ConcrncUV (Received 7.40 p.m., June 16.) NEW I'ORK, June 15. Bill Brennan, known as “Knock-oul Bill,” the heavyweight boxer, was shot and killed in Trajuani Cabaret, oj which lie was proprietor. - Hames Cullen (State trooper) wa. shot in the neck running to Brennan assistance. , . ~ ■ James- Hughes and Frank llassi, believed to be two of the band of live murderers, are under arrest Brennan was chatting when Hughes asked him to step outsido lor a moment. Shots were heard just aiteiW "Brennan’s sister, an actress known as Shirley Sherman, said she ran outside and saw five men running away. The band, according to the police, are members of Hell’s Kitchen, who have borne a grudge against Brennan for some time. . , Brennan knocked out sixty-fno opponents He was only knocked out by Dempsey, Firpo and Miske.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 17 June 1924, Page 7
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