BOXING.
THE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Received 28, 11.30 p.m. London, October 28. Baker, an Australian, won the first heal in connection with the Olympic boxing middleweight championship, knocking out Dees, ox-champion, in the second round. In the second heat, Baker beat Child, tlie present champion, 1 on points. The other three competitor* had byes. In the semi-final, Bator knocked out Phils under a minute. In the final Douglas, ox-champion, beat Baker on points, alter a splendid fight. Baker was down five seconds in tie second round.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 262, 29 October 1908, Page 2
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85BOXING. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 262, 29 October 1908, Page 2
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