BOXING
LIGHT-WEIGHT TITLE. (Ignited Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) NEW YORK, September 10. ' 'J*. Canzoneri .retained the hght-heavy- • championship by defeating Kid Berg, on-a decision, in fifteen rounds. Canzoneri' was excellent throughout as to boxilig ability. Berg, however, demonstrated ■'extraordinary gameness and stamina; and refused to withdraw from' the'attack for a'moment in spite .—’—of. 'the ,'cliaihpion’s vicious : left hooks. : In - Blie:‘-Jbighly.-' excising eighth round, 'ktrpt’k Berg with an oblow deft. ;The latter dropped d?iHi->gbiiy arid, -received the count of height. He then arose and continued* 'bkttiej wlnihg an ovation from th e ship, would have changed hands at that point, but recent i-uling by local officials. disallows^recognition of a low blow as a foul:
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1931, Page 3
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113BOXING Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1931, Page 3
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