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Glowing sports notes from an active Australian scene
The column surveys boxing match plans featuring Battling Nelson versus Packey McFarland with Jimmy Coffroth as promoter and notes on Burns versus Johnson controversy. It also covers lacrosse penalties, Griffo’s potential return to Australia, and cricket figures like Noel and Dolling. A Vancouver report on Beavers vs Spokane highlights batting and pitching feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Ginois
Hanr
Pear
Beecham
Sheffield
Ufe
Jack Noel
Port Adelaide
North Adelaide
Noel
Battling Nelson
Packey McFarland
Stackyards
Jimmy Coffroth
Clem Hill
Dolling
Dick Arnat
Webb
Aratub Evens
Wanganui
Odda
Vancouver
Beavers
Spokane
Dell
Jack Burnett
Flanagan
Dell Paddock
Old Snyder
Altman
Ump
W. W. Naughton
Sydney
America
Perth
Hay-street