BOXING.
SPECTATORS AND REFEREE. (By Te!eirraDh.-Pres.i Association 1 T ~ ~ , Gisborne, November 30. In the final of the heavy-weight amateur boxing to-night, V. Lowo forfeited to Ins brother, li. Lowe. Tho professional contest between "Jim" Griffin, middleweight champion of Australia, and Fred Williams (runner-up in the Auckland heavy-weight chnmpionship) was a very willing "go," Williams having n good deal the best of matters, and compelling Griffin to take tho count on several occasions. At tho end of the fifth round Griffcn went to his corner in a groggy condition, and, on the sixth round opo'nin.g Williams immediately rushed Griffin into his corner. The' latter went on his knees, and the referee then disqualified Williams for hitting Griffin while in that posture. The decision was adversely received by the crowd, Williams being carried shoulder high round the ring. Tho refe.reo (Mr. 1. Pake) was hooted a good deal.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1300, 1 December 1911, Page 8
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146BOXING. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1300, 1 December 1911, Page 8
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