Fight:140905
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Ad Wolgast beat George Memsic by TKO in round 9 of 20
- Date: 1911-03-17
- Location: Arena, Vernon, California, USA
- Referee: Charles Eyton
- World Lightweight Title (USA Version)
- Bout summary: [1]
Both fighters were arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefight law. Los Angeles sports writers were subpoeaned by the District Attorney, appeared at a hearing, and testified that it was only a "boxing contest." "They were agreed that a 'prizefight' must be to a finish." [2] (See also [3].)