BOXING
AUSTKAI.IAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION CAR RENTIER OUTS BECKETT. IX FIRST ROUND. LONDON, Oct. 1. Carpeiitier knocked out Beckett in the first round. The lingo arena, at Olympia presented a remarkable spectacle for the great fight. Every one of its In,IKK) seats was occupied, breaking all records lor attendances in Britain and Europe. The vast crowd rose, as one mail, m an ovation to Beckett, as he took the ring. Carpentiei- also received a g ,(l reception. The light lasted only L» ' It is recalled that in their BUD encounter. the bout lasted 01 seconds. When to-night’s affair was over wito such stupefying sv.illuess. me pants of the higher-priced seats pbdos.aiicallv reached for their overcoats, •md helped their women tolk, <»t \vhom manv were present, but the of the imgo uiuieiiee remained. I hey eil. cat-called, and howled as Beckett from tlio* ring. Tim crili-s class Beckett’s showing as tho most pitiful exhibiLion üb.ell a British champion has ever given.
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1923, Page 1
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