A regular feature looking back at what was being printed around 100 years ago in the Bristol Daily Courier. This week’s entry comes from the March 31, 1925 edition of the newspaper.
Newportville Boy Wins Honors At Lafayette College For Boxing
Edgar H. Smith, Newportville, a freshman at Lafayette College, won the 175-pound boxing championship of the college in the 16th annual sports carnival held recently.
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An exhibition of gymnasium work and the finals in boxing, wrestling,and other events were run off under the supervision of Harry E. Brown, director of physical education, and Mike Miller, instructor in physical education.
Smith in his bout with Bentler was up against a stiff opponent, but Bentley weakened under the hammering of Smith. Smith received a pair of miniature gold boxing gloves and has also won his numerals in football and basketball this year.
An advertisement from the March 31, 1925 edition of the Bristol Daily Courier:
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