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Peter Graham, of Gisborne, made a successful comeback as a professional boxer when he knocked out Stan Bliss, of Mount Maunganui, in the ninth round of a 10-round bout fought in the Opera House before a packed audience.
Graham already had the bout well in hand on points before Bliss tossed in the sponge.
Graham declared winner by referee Harry Swann.

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Just before the count: Graham punishing Bliss on the ropes.

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Typical incident: Bliss ducking to avoid Graham's snappy left.

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from the dress circle: a bout in progress between Paul Lister and M. Watts, both of the City Club

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"Tank" Gardiner (right) and the Dutchman, P. Slyp

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President Wally Jonasen presenting prizes to Peter Bradley (Railway), J. Slyp, and S. Boyle.

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Peter Lister boat M. Rogers (Mt. Maunganui) on points

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Vic Davy introducing the main bout contestants