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1937 BOXING: Tommy Farr beats Ben Foord over 15 rounds to become British and Empire Heavyweight
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1:51Now PlayingDate: 15th March 1937
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Farr Champion! Foord beaten in 15 round battle
15.3.1937
ENGLAND: London: Harringay Arena:
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Harringay sign
Unidentified men shaking hands in ring
Man blowing kisses at camera
Tommy Farr (Great Britain) and Ben Foord (South African) making their way to the ring
Highlights of British and Empire Heavyweight title match between Tommy Farr (Great Britain) and Ben Foord (South African)
Farr looking into camera
Farr wearing title belt (?)
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