THE coming week-end will be busy for boxers. After a slump, the game shows signs of a revival in Victoria. On Friday evening the Fitzroy Stadium will stage a bantam title fight between Farrell and Ferris. The Prahran Stadium will have its opening night the same ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 139 wordsA special attraction is arranged for the Fitzroy Stadium on Friday evening. when Jimmy . Farrell and Les Ferris are to meet for the ...
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Wed 8 Apr 1931, Page 12
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