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Aug 2023
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Philo Vance: The Prize Ring Murder Case ...

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Today's Mystery:A boxer's manager is killed during a prize fight.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 20, 1950

Originated in: New York City

Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham

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