The Archive · 1938

Over French Foe

Glasgow, Feb, 9, Hard-hitting Benny Lynch, Scottish world Ayweight champion, battered a technical knockout over Maurice Filhol of France to-night the fifth round of the planned ten-frame baltic, 'The stocky Scottish slugger was never in any danger and forced the fight throughout, "jolting is rival with, two-fisted barrages, Tt' was a non-title bout—United Press, A feature of the game was the kick-ting of England's new full back, Parker, who converted six tries and /kicked'a penalty goal. victory put them back 1 inning, for Championship honours. With the exception of Seotlanc, every team has been beaten. of The latest position of teams. in the [Championship The Teams ENGLAND:—Parker

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