Farr And Burman 1939

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Description

Boxing match between Tommy Farr and Burman.

Note: Location of events unknown.

Full titles read: "FARR AND BURMAN - HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT"

L/S's of the referee introducing the two boxers in the ring, Tommy Farr from Wales and Burman from the United States of America. L/S of President...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
19217
Sort Number:
39/031
Time in/Out:
01:01:05:00 / 01:05:15:00
Canister:
39/31
Film ID:
1007.02
Issue Date:
17/04/1939

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  • "Location of events unknown" - the location is the Harringay Arena, London.

    The bout took place on 13 April 1939.

    "Burman" is Red Burman.

    "L/S's of the referee" - the referee is Eugene Henderson.

    jamied 6th Dec 2012

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