WHITE V. BLACK
v A FIGHT OBJECTED TO. By Cable—Press Association-Copyright Received 10, 11 p.m. London, September 19. The Times says the case against the Wells-Johnson fight is strong, solely on sporting grounds, but that it is far stronger on the broad grounds of public interest. Interest would be aroused by means of the cinematograph, and millions would be attracted by a morbid and unwholesome struggle between black and white. The community considers the fight should be stopped. THE JOHNSON-WELLS CONTEST.' By Cable—Press Association—Copyright London, September IS. The Rev. F. B. Meyer, who protested against the boxing contest at Earl's Court, has agreed to raise an indemnity fund Ifor the out of pocket expenses of the promoters, excluding the combatants' expenses, but the promoters object to (his exclusion. a= the combatants have already cost them £2OOO.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 76, 20 September 1911, Page 5
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136WHITE V. BLACK Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 76, 20 September 1911, Page 5
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