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Jennypeg
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Ron Moore (Ronto the Bull) and other Wrestlers
replied on: 11/17/2005 3:32:02 PM

5th Jun 1936
Ripley & Heanor news
BOXING AT HEANOR
One of the preliminary events in connection with the Heanor and District 1936 carnival, on behalf of local charities, was a boxing tournament held on the Town Ground Heanor, on Friday evening, when a large attendance witnessed interesting sport.
The programme opened with an eight-round contest between Nev. Thornhill, of Heanor, and Alf Bennett, of Bulwell. Both boxers displayed even talent until the final couple of rounds, when Thornhill showed better lasting power and was given the verdict on points.
Percy Clements, Eastwood, fought a draw with Wally Smith, of Newthorpe (ex-Shanghai police champion), after going the full six rounds.
Some keen fighting was seen in a six-round bout between Joe Reeves, of Eastwood, and Kid McCrebe, of Leicester. After an even opening. Reeves was by far the most prominent fighter, and although both men received punishment in the final round, Reeves was announced the winner.
Sharkey Bell was disqualified in the fourth of a ten-round contest with Tiger Allen, of Beeston, and in a further eight-rounds contest arranged as the result of a sporting action on the part of Allen, Bell won on a technical knock-out in the first round.
Tiger Ron Cook, of Eastwood, won on points in a six-round contest with Young Quinn, of Leicester.
Mr Jack Bagguley, of Eastwood, was referee. Mr. Bill Wheeler timekeeper, and Mr. W. Spouge M.C.
Jenny

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