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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
5
A lengthy interview outlines boxing as a profession and recalls Burns and Johnson. It notes plans for a Saturday bout, potential rematch desires, and references to champions and trainers, with reminiscences of past fights and ring atmosphere.
A terse interview recalls Johnson’s boxing life from Galveston Texas born in March 1878 to early rounds of city streets. He discusses training, rivals, and the media’s angle while reflecting on his rise, with telegrams and praise from clubs and notable figures cited.
A long interview with a famed heavyweight recounts early street fights in Galveston and New York, clashes with rivals like Burns and Jeffries, travels to Australia and New Haven, and plans for a London return. The boxer defends his career, disputes a controversial Hart decision, and notes plans for a first appearance in Boston’s King’s arena.
The article details side bets on Burns versus Johnson including two £1000 cheques tied to outcomes. It notes Johnson's backers profited from wagers and mentions Burns’s preparation, public scrutiny, and varying opinions on Burns’s condition and training leading up to the match. It references Damon Brennan’s involvement and Burns’s earnings from recent fights and related exhibitions.
The article lists fighters including Squires, Ner Muir, Palmer, Roche, J Smith, Lang, Johnson and notes gate receipts for Saturday's battle reached £36,200. It compares Sydney takings with American contests, highlighting that American events outpace local figures in several noted matchups.
In Armidale a girl named Daphne Jetsons employed by D P Claverie was found bound to a water pipe in a washhouse with a ham kerchief over her head. She confessed to stealing cutlery and medallions, saying a man in dark clothes carried items away. Detective Millerton is handling follow up as the case unfolds.
The meeting features fast trotting where Honest Loon wins the one mile event by a length and a half with Dudley and Lady Bintun among the contenders. Key horses include Pickwick and Venture in clung affairs, while the Tramway Cap draws attention with Dun and Blame in the field. Race timings and wagering are noted with odds indicating close competition throughout the card.
Melbourne correspondent reports on Australian cricket team selection debates amid board disputes and a Sydney cyclist’s failed attempt to beat long-distance records. Also covered are Tattersall's Club horse sale entries, race results from Randwick stables, and a billiards match where Fred Lindrum and George Gray compete, with Gray threatening a high break and Lindrum's performance noted.
Melbourne reports a rainless morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with New South Wales and Victoria contesting the second day. Warne and Hastings fought back for Victoria, Warner made 37, and Ransford led NSW with 54 as the stand reached 223 for five at tea, before further cautious play.
The report details a century era match with figures like Vernon Warne Hastings and Laver. It lists overs bowled by Vernox Awicket Strend and numerous players such as Wads Armstrong Emery and MAlister. The text records wickets and run totals, noting wide balls and several innings with mixed results.
Victoria and New South Wales played a long junior match at Aptues Sporm Ground with Victoria posting 14 and New South Wales 9 wickets for 129. Key players included Victoria’s Gray and Lavlor with strong bowling from the NSW attack and notable batting contributions from Stevens, Storey, and Davis. The contest featured steady scoring, late wickets, and a decisive momentum shift as Victoria chased or defended the totals in a match described with period-voice tempo.
Railway men at play in Victoria NSW match details show Victoria winning by 22 runs. Key figures include Langley, Davis, and Jones with notable bowling and batting, while New South Wales show strong bowling from Grenadew and Hossley. Weather and field conditions cited a tight contest with several standout performances and partnerships.
Melbourne Victoria won the commercial travellers annual match with a decisive innings and eight wickets. Key figures include Aitratian Travider Challener Hivedd 4 for 38, Parker I for Victoria and Be. Ter Jonne debuting. Carew took three wickets for 38 while Heoks claimed seven for 116 in the opposing innings.
Monday at the municipal appeal court a ruling favors Wands Bold for weekly rents and maintenance under the new Municipalities Act. The decision, affecting rate assessments, comes as the Government considers amendments. A plasterer, M'Deth of 21 Cleveland Street Redfern, was injured after slipping on an iron crate on George Street and transported to Sydney Hospital with drains and scalp wounds.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a bowls match with Naw defeating Soctil Australia. Mentions teams and players with scattered names and unclear details. No clear dates or venues emerge beyond a September reference and various misread words.
Strong bands of rain moved through the north as the morning brought scattered showers. Heavy rainfall lingered in coastal zones while winds eased and clouds broke late morning over the western regions.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Next Federal Elections with mentions of candidates, regions, and affiliations. It references Father figures, committees, and safety of ballots, but the text is largely unreadable, lacking clear names, dates, or concrete actions. The piece conveys confusion over candidates and procedures rather than a coherent report.
Fragmented OCR text references Burns and Johnson, a book, and a local event in Odenton. Mentions a reading or placement at a local spot with unclear dates and auxiliary names. Content is garbled but indicates a community note about a publication or author visit.
A garbled OCR snippet from a local page hints at an afternoon event or notice. Readable elements include a club setting and names or initials. The fragment suggests a gathering with unspecified speakers and activities, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
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