A Press Association message I'min Hamilton states that a boxing match took place between Mitchell (present holder) v. Murphy (cx-champion) for the middle-weight chanipionship of New Zealand. Both men were remark, ably fresh, and at the commencement of the final bout, the referee stepped into the line and spoke to tin* combatants. As a result, the final lien u liter was very willing, the sound ot the gong saving Murphy from a knock-out. The referee announced “no contest.” remarking that neither men were trying.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 76, 29 July 1915, Page 5
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84Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 76, 29 July 1915, Page 5
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