July 5, 2016

Haina Kirstien, winner in the 185 lb. novice class of the Provincial Amateur Boxing Championships held in Grande Prairie March 18, 1950.
Haina Kirstien, winner in the 185 lb. novice class of the Provincial Amateur Boxing Championships held in Grande Prairie March 18, 1950.

There are many articles about boxing matches in the old papers, and I usually just skip them.  I started reading this one and right at the start was intrigued by the idea of a band playing between the bouts.  I also found the idea of a match between a wrestler and a boxer, each following the rules of his own sport, quite fascinating.  Overall, it seemed like a pretty good day of entertainment at the First of July sports.

Researched & written by Kathryn Auger

Northern Tribune ~ July 7, 1932
Northern Tribune ~ July 7, 1932

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