Press Supports The Referee's Decision
Recd. 7.15 p.m. London, Jan. 27 Most boxing writers agree with the referee’s decision. The exception is a "Daily Express” writer, who says: “I make Hawkins a narrow winner.” The “Daily Mail” says: “Murphy just about deserved the decision?’ The “Daily Herald”: “It was a fight without thrills, but Murphy was unquestionably the more skilful boxer.” The “Daily Telegraph”: “The referee never hesitated after the final gong, and I could see no reason for him to do so.” The “Daily Mirror”: “Murphy was indisputably the master/’
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Wanganui Chronicle, 28 January 1948, Page 5
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