Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 27th 1932

We were all sorry and disappointed to learn on Monday night that Harry Crossley had lost his cruiser-weight title to Jack Petersen the Welsh “Carpentier,” but there appears to be little doubt that the better man won. He was bigger and faster, and Crossley’s craft and experience could not save him from defeat, though it kept him on his feet.

It appears to have been a grand fight between two clean and clever men. Petersen came into the game only a year ago. He is a bonny fighter in both senses, and is already “fashionable.”

The ragged Mexborough lad, however, is just as much a gentleman, scrupulously fair, incapable of the ferocity or venom of the old prize ring, modest in victory and impassive in defeat. He is a fine athlete and a clean sportsman. His hometown is proud of him and still believes in him. His ring career is by no means finished and he will win many battles yet.