A mighty crowd of excited Welshmen who inspired their hero former pit-boy George James to a sensational victory over Ben Foord at Cardiff were unaware that their idol had en-lered the ring in severe pain. the match was on September 21. James had insisted on appearing so that his fans would not be disappointed, and success rewarded his pluck. The giant South African was counted out in the ninth round as he struggled desperately to get back into the ring after crushing through the ropes, Only two or three people knew that James was suffering from two septic toes, that the pain in foot increased as the fight went on, so that he was unable to lead sharply with his left. The winning blow was a smashing left, which sent Foord crashing through the ropes. He apparently damage a leg by the fall, struggled desperately to his feet, and staggered along the gangway trying to push his way back into the ring again. But he was unable to get back and was counted out. James was chaired to his dressing-room and looking thoroughly downcast, Foord limped to. his, Foord's greater experience showed itself in frequent close work. In the Open, however the Welshman was Often formidable. There was a sudden switch in supremacy in the Seventh when James encouraged the mighty cheering of his country men, battled with all he had. Apart from the sensational finish it was a fairly quiet fight with neither man at his best. Credit must be given to James for the magnificent manner in which he fought back after a moderate start. It is said that Mr. Louis Walsh, Foord's manager is to advise the South African to give up boxing.
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