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1947 James defeats Burns in Australian prize fight
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1:04Now PlayingDate: 23rd January 1947
Location: Sydeny Stadium
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Sporting Highlights of the Week
AUSTRALIA: New South Wales: Sydney:
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AUSTRALIA Ronnie James beats Burns at Sydney Stadium
BOXING Burns V Ronnie James fight in Sydney Stadium. Burns disqualified for landing an illegal punch. Slow motion shot of punch landing
Boxing; Personalities - Sport
JAMES, Ronnie "Rennie" (1917-1977) British Boxer
BURNS, Tommy, born Geoffrey Mostyn Murphy, Australian Boxer
Disqualification, foul, referee, ring
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