Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. by Various
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with his opponent coming in the reverse direction and gave him a
violent thump without return. There seemed every prospect of trouble, but clever footwork prevented the incident developing into a _fracas_. Round two concluded with Elfred leading handsomely by one point to nothing. "Two to one on Elfred," said Percival excitedly. "Take you--in bath plugs," answered Frederick, carefully entering the bet. 'Enery equalised in the third round, Elfred having incautiously wandered into the track of a stray upper-cut and bounced off. More footwork followed, Elfred winning by about two yards. Both were breathing heavily when time was called, and 'Enery was complaining about his bronchitis. Skirmishing tactics in the fourth round resulted in Elfred having a narrow escape from being torpedoed beneath the belt, and during several subsequent clinches he was requested to stop studying the pictures and get on with the business. The fifth and sixth rounds were marked by the departure of most of the spectators, and in the end a draw was the only possible verdict. "But what about the plug, old scout?" asked Percival, as they wandered back to their quarters. "As referee," answered Binnie, "I gave a draw; as Battalion Boxing Board of Control I order the match to be re-fought in six months' |
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