Saturday, December 12, 2015

Lawrence Peters, Boxing Death 1951

01 Jul 1951 - DEATH TOOK BOXER FOR FIRST DEFEAT - Trove -

One of Queenslands most promising boxers, Lawrence John Peters, died in hospital yesterday morning after being knocked out at Brisbane Stadium the previous night.  29th June 1951

This was my Uncle.. he died tragically!

Newspaper Article July 1st 1951 
Death Fight ...
Below are shown the two boxers concerned in Friday Night's tragic fight. On the left is Laurie Peters who lost his life.  On the right is Wally Dugan who told "Truth" Peters was a strong and game fighter ... He fought me all the way.

Found on TROVE

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