DUAL BY BOXING.
BOULOGNE, FeW. 0. "With six-ounce gloves as weapons instead of pistols or swords, a new type of duel as fought here last night, The duellists were M. Laborel, a local merchant, who sent his seconds to M. Raymond Docquois, the author of a satirical revue played at a local theatre, in which M. Laborel thought he was slighted. The duel took place in the presence of a large assembly at the Athletic Club, and after five fiercely contested rounds of two minutes each, M. Dooqr.ois wjas declared the victor on points. The adversaries, agreed that honour had heen satisfied, cordially embraced amid the c-heers of the spectators.
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Hokitika Guardian, 4 April 1928, Page 1
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110DUAL BY BOXING. Hokitika Guardian, 4 April 1928, Page 1
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