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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 12 (April 1, 1930)

An Historic Boxing Contest. — (Photos by courtesy of the “N.Z. Free Lance” (centre), and Mr. L. Wallace) — At the Wellington Speedway's Stadium on 29th March, 1930, in the presence of a concourse of people, estimated at 17,000, the popular New Zealand Railways Fireman, Tommy Donovan, of Waitara (centre), secured a meritorious points decision over Pete Sarron (U.S.A.), in one of the most thrilling contests ever staged in New Zealand. Donovan's aggressive tactics, which have established him firml…

An Historic Boxing Contest. (Photos by courtesy of the “N.Z. Free Lance” (centre), and Mr. L. Wallace) At the Wellington Speedway's Stadium on 29th March, 1930, in the presence of a concourse of people, estimated at 17,000, the popular New Zealand Railways Fireman, Tommy Donovan, of Waitara (centre), secured a meritorious points decision over Pete Sarron (U.S.A.), in one of the most thrilling contests ever staged in New Zealand. Donovan's aggressive tactics, which have established him firmly in the esteem of boxing enthusiasts, are shewn in the above illustrations, taken during the contest.

An Historic Boxing Contest.
(Photos by courtesy of the “N.Z. Free Lance” (centre), and Mr. L. Wallace)
At the Wellington Speedway's Stadium on 29th March, 1930, in the presence of a concourse of people, estimated at 17,000, the popular New Zealand Railways Fireman, Tommy Donovan, of Waitara (centre), secured a meritorious points decision over Pete Sarron (U.S.A.), in one of the most thrilling contests ever staged in New Zealand. Donovan's aggressive tactics, which have established him firmly in the esteem of boxing enthusiasts, are shewn in the above illustrations, taken during the contest.