WOMEN FIGHT A DUEL. The first duel with foils ever fought by women took place in Budapest. Two beautiful Hungarian dancers, Mary Radvanny and Susanne Winghardt, were the principals. The cause of the fight is said to have been jealousy about a man friend. They fought with such seriousness uiat Susanne was severely wounded in the shoulder. She exclaimed hysterically, “I cannot wear an evening dress any more.” Then she fainted. The adversaries parted without becoming reconciled.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1929, Page 2
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77Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1929, Page 2
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