Percy Aubrey Newport & U.S.A.

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basham
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Percy Aubrey Newport & U.S.A.

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Record 120181.
Local(Newport) newspaper report of 10-05-1924 stated Percy Aubrey former bantamweight emigrated to United States 11 years ago, now living with mother in Maindee, Newport.Anxious to receive engagements in this country.
No reports of any more local contests found.

Minor bouts as Young Aubrey(newport) before emigrating=
24-07-1911.Johnny Eamer(Newport) Century Institute, Newport. L. Pts. 6.
20-11-1911. Young Jenkins(Merthyr) Badminton Club, Cardiff. L. Pts. 8.
08-02-1912. Young Nipper(Newport) Century Institute, Newport. W. Pts. 6.
06-07-1912. Young Sayce(Blaenavon) Abersychan. W. K.O. 6. 8.
The 10-05-1924 report stated that in U.S.A.he fought Gardener Brookes, Lowell, Dutch Brand, Freddie Dickens, R.T.Simmons ETC. Gained some notable victories.
Hope of belated interest.
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