BOXING.
THE BURNS-JOHNSON FIGHT
The contest for the Boxing Championship of the World between “Tommy” .'Burns, the present champion, and Jack Johnson, the colored champion, takes place this afternoon at the Stadium, Rushcutter’s . Bay, Sydney.
(Received, December 24, 11.30 p.m.)
SYDNEY, Dec. 24. A hitch occurred over the appointment of a referee in the fight, neither Burns nor Johnson would mutually accept any names submitted. The difficulty was surmounted by the promoter, Mr Mclntosh, in terms of his contract with the pugilists, taking the position liimseli.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2383, 26 December 1908, Page 3
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86BOXING. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2383, 26 December 1908, Page 3
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