Researcher Roger Ley revisits the century old cold case concerning Les Darcy and his disappearance. He answers the questions - What made Australian boxing legend Les Darcy stow away to America two days before the 1916 Conscription plebiscite?
What crime led Australian and American newspapers to vilify him mercilessly?
Why did three American state governors ban him from boxing?
What crime led Australian and American newspapers to vilify him mercilessly?
Why did three American state governors ban him from boxing?
Recording date: 24 May 2017
Audio and transcript: https://www.nla.gov.au/audio/who-shafted-les-darcy
Audio and transcript: https://www.nla.gov.au/audio/who-shafted-les-darcy
