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Jennypeg
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Ron Moore (Ronto the Bull) and other Wrestlers
replied on: 11/17/2005 10:23:47 PM

I have been looking for Nev Thornhill with no luck until today, but I've not found Ron Moore yet!
Ripley & Heanor News
14th Aug 1936
Boxing at Heanor
Regrettable incident
A regrettable incident marred what was otherwise a most enjoyable programme of boxing contest on the Heanor Town Ground on Wakes Monday evening, arranged by Mr. Jack Bagguley, of Eastwood and helpers as a side attraction to the recent carnival festivities.
In the last of an eight two-minute, contest between Tiger Allen, of Beeston, and Sharkey Bell, of Retford, Allen had to be assisted to his corner, where after receiving attention of Dr. W. H. Turton and members of the local Ambulance brigade, he was conveyed to Heanor Memorial Hospital and detained suffering from laceration of the temple, injuries to his ribs, and slight concussion.
Both men fought strongly, but in the latter rounds Allen showed signs of pain and, despite the intervention of Mr jack Bagguley, the referee, he pluckily decided to carry on.
Nev. Thornhill of Heanor, and Charlie Ellis, of Ilkeston went the full distance of an eight two-minute bout, which resulted in a draw.
George Thompson (Marlpool) gained a victory over Joe brown (Heanor) in the fifth of a six two-minute round contest.
Persistent clinching by both boxers caused the referee Mr W. Riley of Ilkeston, to warn the men and later stop the fight and declare “no contest,” explaining that he could not referee all-in boxing.
Some keen fighting was witnessed in an eight two-minute round welter-weight contest between Eric Grainger of Codnor Gate, and Jim Warren, of Sutton, Grainger being declared the winner in the fifth round on points.
Other officials in charge were Mr. A Wheeler, Eastwood (timekeeper) and Mr W. Spouge, Eastwood (M.C.)
From latest enquiries made regarding Allen he is progressing satisfactorily.
Jenny

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