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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 291, 21 November 1936, Page 4 (Supplement)

'Here is a Story 1 have been trying to get off my chest for weeks. In the provinces recently a London boxer was badly cut over the eye in a bout he was having with a very tough opponent. Efen to the spectators at the ringside itiWM obvious that the gash was of a nature that called for the intervention of’ th® referee, and therefore there was Surprise when the official halted the proceedings. ■jj&fter a rapid inspection he ordered th® injured man to his corner, but this prompted the boxer’s manager to sot up a-/clamour that could be heard all over the place. When the announcer eventaally was able to get a word in edge be tried to explain that So-and-So had retired. i/‘No you don’t,” screamed the manager! in high excitement. “I retire for him.” irl recommend this as a partner to the other jtarn of the manager, who, when Ufa* principal was dropping dead uudei the punishment he had received, howl ed; “Stick it, Jerry. He can’t hurt