I don’t know about you, dear readers, but I personally imagine that Maj. Walter E Blunt (the referee pictured) spoke in a voice somewhat reminiscent of Sean Connery, and probably took the victor of the match out for a martini or three afterwards. Via Shorpy Photo Archive.
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