Boxing News and Promising Fights Across Various Regions
A lengthy, era-tinged recap details boxing match chatter and prospects. It mentions Pritchard Knifton and Smith, Dixon Dainellg, and Ned Tweedie in Perth with multiple rumored bouts including Mick Dooley and Charlie Jonceon. The report references fights planned in Natal and Johannesburg and notes injuries, delays, and promotional chatter across Australia, England, and Africa.
Jackson and His Challengers in a World Championship Match
The article recalls Jack Jackson in a long disputed effort to claim the World Championship against Corbett with fights in New Orleans and California. It notes a July Roby Tad Club bout where Corbett entered the ring with fanfare and a $1000 cheque. It references later talks of Mike and Jack, with Darias predicting Jackson would accept challenges and defend the title against Mitehell or Choprehi if offered substantial terms.
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Ogy
Perens
Jackson
Aylin
Roby, Tad
Corbett
Coe
Oeoneion
Jack
Cormatt
Briand
Mitehell
Darias
Jackoom
Om Toshi
Bo Woo
Kastore Muburbs
East Hydnay
Songiarore
Lykersen
Angie
Pollow
Charley
Arthur Cagi
Lemare
Weesit Cunes
New Zealand
Anya
Sud Aporlamaniko
W. Ewimmure
Zealand
Sonneeton
Canterbury
A. T. Ueotry
T. J. Moloney
B. J. Parkinson
Olalda
Victoria
Wirong
Gedlong
Hallarat
Melbourne
Bt Kilda BC
Harry Heath
Marci
Levert
H.W. Thomann
Wallington
H. Grimmett
Deere
Sydney
Wincer
UG. A. Tettle
Dle
Sminiee
Mir. Fleming
Monts Cristo
Island May
Atatur
Loo
New Zeeland
Hailey
Preaifoot
Bret
New South Wales
M. Ines
Auckland
H. Fingke
Amateriam
Waverley Branc
Bowlieh Lifemaring Society
Wrvote
Farmer
Ruberte
M'Combs
Aton Meimenn
Huabers - Ouberdeen
Slater Teer
Megan
Deer
D. Fieal
Muymae
Dee
Enna
Bad Wawri Nyme
Hathaway
Perko
Peter Felix to Mice Pooley in Melbourne
Fragmented note reports Peter Felix discussing a potential meeting with Pooley at the Melbourn E office, with Doolsy’s statement referenced. The text mentions a planned gathering tomorrow morning from 7 to 10, amid unclear details and garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Felix
Mice Pooley
Doolsy
Melbourne
Bolin
Merekin
Nehok
Rane Basimems
Melbourne Boxing Night Report From Victorie Hall
A murky OCR record describes boxing bouts at Victorie Hall on April 22 with entrants including Hagerty, M’Cewan, and Hegarty. Scored rounds show Hagerty winning a controversial decision over M’Cewan after a cautious start and strong late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Yan
Atriot
Victorie Hell
Tyan
Pil Jennings
Victor Hall
Neat
Setordey
Faroeste
Velentine
Tom Minearney
Daeiddon
Nicbolauni
Howe
Natbee's
Ruatoh
Jack Moman
Tim Mowtarty
Eliteka
Picislip
Mweyarty
Fennelly
Law
Marabwll
Aml
Wolf
Fk Nathan
Nipper Peakes
Cewan
Hagerty
Mysin
Nic
Mogarty
Melbourne Bout Hopes For Kell in Rumored Clash
Herb M Kell writes from South Melbourne claiming a boxing match is arranged with Johnpe for a Saturday after arrival from Sydney. Training under Jack Mee tall at Albert Park, Kell promises solid form, with Goulet tabbed for later pairing and Peter Felix noted for decent progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Kall
South Malbourne
Sydney
Jonnnpe
Jenmimge
Nothon
Toate Couule
Hell
Nvat
Altart Park
Jack Meeetall
Heron
Jim
Tut
Peter Felix
Tere
Pritchard Smitil and Knifton embroiled in English title dispute
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic foray into English title challenges. Names Pritchard Smitil Knifton Ted Peitobard and Jem Anith appear amid mentions of London authority, the Queen's Regency, and a contested asset transfer. Details are garbled, but the core voice suggests a legal plotted struggle over ownership and monetary settlement, with proposals for meetings and arrangements to cover debts.
Dixon and His Manager Parted Over Weight Title
A telegram from Horton dated February 1 reports Dixon and manager O’Rourke clashed over conduct and drinking. O’Rourke sought reinvestment and attraction with Maher and Pliner, but both offers were declined. The World’s Champion weight affair and related personnel shifts are discussed, with references to Quinlan, Joyce, and Ligon amid mounting tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hermano
Horton
George Tinea
O'Rourke
Dinon
Wen Inturton
Sidney
Nif Et
Bellator
Talon
Ed Mead
Boeton
Roarke
Billy Pliner
Cimon Math
Belo Ligon
Pimmur
Rourke
J. Joyce
Tet Maher
Diao
Geowleg
Q'Keerion
Dion
Wonder
Femene
Bile Aurtemlian Pire
Tae Asa
Boxing at Runny Corner Reflects Unclear Bout
A correspondent dated Sonny Corner, March 38, details a foggy boxing match between Leo O Connell and Hilt Bar. The odd writing and errors obscure outcomes but describe O Connell taking early control, trading blows, and the referee or ring actions ending with a sponge being thrown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Corner
Renentiz
Leo O'Cromell
Hilt Bar
Ake Rickman
O'Connell
Horke
Dorke
Balmain Club Gala and Northern District Swimming Meet
Balmain Club hosts a gala next Saturday featuring the Northern District championships and a range of open events. The event honors NZ swimmer achievements while showcasing local athletes from East Suburbs, Sydney, and Victoria clubs, with police and ASA figures in attendance and plans for a large team race at Krogtom Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br “ Natavon
Subrirte
Sidney Aml Bondi Clabe
unaGliatel
Clabes Hailidape
J. J. Molonsy
Mr. A
Thomas Leving
Hon
AMA
Hainthudingg
George Farmer
Thomas
Trojan
Tony Handry
George
Wight
H. G. Thowes
Worthern
Neuatorcin
Ubadl
Materpriva Clabe
Dueidom
Hick
New
Bert
Maitland
Halmain Club
Hazarday
Kkrogtom Park
Hide Gheen
Hillam, Hood
East Brdney
Astern Suburbs
South Coast
Poble
Wimfeo
Athendaoos
Howe
Fulsbee
Mumheya
Yola
Anapa
Chalmoars
Dodge
Imekeepars
Parkineon
Morgen
Briandhuech
New Zeeland
Purkigeon
Mr. J. Lavendar
Erikes
Charlie Cavill
Itkyds
Sonugh
Charlin
Hopital Hamclioup
Tien
Pryor
Ding-Daong
Carll
Manson
Cavill
I i Omia
Applenes
Jesus
Whestling Title: G M Whestling Ties Champion in Ring
G M Whestling ties for the title against John Larkin in a period gloss of Greco Roman and catch wrestling styles. The bout, held in Wallington, draws a crowd as promoters push for a decisive match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M
John Larkin
Grek George Ben
Wallington
Karn
Betting Frenzy Over Bicycle Races Sparks Debate
In a bustling note of sports betting, backers push on the bicycle races with heavy sums speculated. The writer prefers New York entrants, citing nerves and endurance as key advantages, while critics warn against overconfidence amid imminent competition.
Middleton Rides in Great Carnival Race at Cycling Meet
The article reports on Middleton leading a strong field in the Melbourne cycling carnival with payee and wheel race results, upcoming handicaps, and notes on riders such as Bob Lewis and Megson. It covers team personnel, standings, league cup results, and the broader Queensland cycling union developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Payee
Warman
Mawson
Mogeon Ia
Sdeso
Aren
M'Innie Ware
Nail Matterson
Bob Lawia
Melbourne
Bob Lewie
Anya
Sumpaon
Pilbar
Simin
Mogde
Megan
Moeywon
Adelaide
Bausxerr Parse
Balmain
Atamapol
Jim Stuck
Payne
Bean
Epell
Naveral Motte
Mtnose
Bony
Mendham
Breritt Bea
M'temb
Bfalbourne
Will
Eiliott
Uo Bie Nile
Meise Bac
BL Hirifithe
Laverpoobeteent
Cone
LL le
Lienday Cage
Baturday
Mitchetor Lydn
Weaver
Eerith
Neila
Catlia
Rathireh
Ian
Breritt
Mosthom
Bob Morton
Coorne
Forestry Department
Bob Low
Marne
Mackay
Townsville
Croydon
Queensland
The Cycling Carnival at League of New South Wales Wheelmen
The opening day of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen carnival featured racing amid strong wind. Ned Gregory prepared a premier track as races, including the Leave Cup, unfolded with numerous riders and events from Middleton, Everitt, and Wye among others, delivering a dense program of sprint heats and championships despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aundance
Raciomgailicent
Asul
Moving Announcement From The Bicycle Agency
The Avathal Cycle Agency announces removal from George Street and urges customers to visit the new showroom in Melbourne Adelaide or Brisbane. Details on stock and tours will follow as the move progresses. All are invited to view the new location and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Bhoyals
Brisbane Safety
Heath Brisbane
Rockhampton
Uptow 1
K. W. Todd
Austral Cycli Agency
Preeent
Bydooy
England
Shere
We Lears
Polomien
New South Wales
W. J. J. Eilioth
Malbourna
Mir
Biliott
Bia
Sydney
Maltouras
Daparthouty
Watson
Rim
Lia Dearur Uuepion
L. Avon
Aeretob
A. O. Bries
Jaipds
W. Ifeu
Hye
le Crwinpy
Larley
Sro
Hobwrte
Heise
Bin
Emng
Sab
Lo Chesebor
Btorey
Mar
George-Atreet
Untitled Sporting Notes From a Distant Scene
A garbled OCR of a 19th or early 20th century sporting page mentions races, boats, and individuals such as Middleton, Morton, Cathie, and Hawiey. It references a BYDNEY WHEEL race with prizes, and a carnival with plans for a large tournament and revival of skating or rowing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikens
Rane
Board
Megeie Amd
Foor Marine Nie
Ube
Wait
Leyes
Haydcombag
Lowse
Ais Leuethe
Middleton
Lanbin
Bydney
Virpeiee
Wis
Figuua
Webpile
Serabris J
Doe
Harkell
Erion
Morton
Aspett
Neil” Mattecson
Ted Morton
Nathan
Prägie
Aba Tournon
Ad Howley
Sham
Charla
Ken
Manan
Buneh
Whale Lynok
Manel
Seco
Cathe
Mumia Muthereem
Anne
Wyti Laurk
Nl Wif Hiehen
Nvtia
William
Butt
Seip
Eonkeburg
Miege
Lina Hider
Iie
Mieberye
Beye
Wal Herrin
Adie
Maat Wrurlaohhy Lew
Everet
Oreebhotere
Baru
Sori
Biachielore
Bore
Ay Vayne
Doyde
Loeo
Taio
Rowing notes recall historic world race and figures
Rex reports on a long, fragmentary rowing piece recounting past world championship contests. It mentions Wilier Henoki and other rowers, noting dates in late November and December 1887 and team lineups, with remarks on champions like Harding and Combes, and hints at forthcoming matches and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Peter
Magn
Berni
Epmond
Buiath
Lyon
Adee
Wien
Chaim Pic
Kemp
Bop Tombae
Torekiog
Emel Girne
Ita
Boalraca Bhatwson
Harding
Suliiese
Bag Jeol
Hebert Combes
Coontes
Parison
Abenederd
Ned Henle
Jim
Perhape
Mina
Thureday
Saralenteport
Mowe
Edwards
Etroke
Dod Thorston
Sorwtol
Calvert
Boglestroke
Guinade
Balmain
Publia
Bohosle
Mowre E. Edwards
Davin
B. Calvert
A. Orton
W. Moore
A. Grieves
A. Bogle
Newrsathon
England
Poumanon
Gael Armstrong
Sap
Hubern
Putusy
Shortlake
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Outcome
The Oxford and Cambridge boat race on the river was held amid rough water and a strong breeze. Oxford led at Craven's while Cambridge surged, but Oxford finished two lengths ahead at Thorpebridge, taking two wins to Cambridge's one with no dead heat recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Cambridge
Cambri
Wewbridge
Ware
Craven
Hamaeremiil Bridge
Ube
Orford Man
Buarly
Ueaobridge
Poe Theater
Cambrulgg
East Sydney Bowling Club Race Card Disorderly Text
A damaged OCR style notice from East Sydney Bowling Club shows a Saturday schedule with handicaps and player names. The readable fragments list competitors like Warren, Sims, Bull, Lay, Mulhall, and Haynes among others, with references to heats and sets and an open event at 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterday Mons
Salurder
J. B. Evan
Ecrmtch
Blwak
Nene
W. Warren
H. Sims
O. Bull
W. Weirsmith
C. Lay
Parrally
Haynes
Harper
J. Carroll
T. Thompson
T. Wildy
Bite Ec
Crewe
Ale Sinrt
Bexton Kores
Momech
Mul Heald
Sear
Teria J. Beata
Kresmeoch
A. J. Chay Ia
Asbell
Jreioe Pathe
Weir
Mulhall
Black Amd
English Sculling Championship Recap With Delayed Race
A garbled report from New York describes a sculling championship with postposed events and disputed decisions. Key figures include W. J. Tones, Harry Kalley of Newcastle, and rivals Herling and Bellivem. The Tyne arena hosted actions including postponements, winds, and eventual racing outcomes amid tentative scheduling and spectator excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sana
Matha
W. J. Tones Bed
Wes Crable
Harry Kalley
Newcastle
Kallay
Tosday
Artis
Tyne
Dane Atroet
Mt Hexbart Honne
Om Fridlay
Seataiwood
Arena Lree
Dewhurst Triumphs In Close Lawn Tennis Clash
The Sidney Claob's aupisincy toormemany wee Contiuded on Sat whee Dewhorst Ibat HW, with Crommen losing 4 2 0 4. Dewhurst played strongly despite a northerly wind, securing a surprise win as Cromman struggled to find a consistent attack. Dewhurst's captaincy rise this year stands out as he remains undefeated in sets.
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Sidney Claob
Dt Crommen
Cromeman
Bork
Dewhurst
Baturdey
Dewburet
Dewhorst
Cromman
Bart
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Tackson
Dixon Dainellg
Dempty
Unity ‘Theatres
Ned Tweedie
Tow Meares
Martie Denny Wan
Perth
W.A
Lois
Ond Gorge Powell
Alt Ball
Natal
Ailz Kally
Od Dill Heffernan
Australia
Tominisk
Johannsaborg
South Arion
Batuareg
Mick Dooley
End
Mick
Felix
Kiedow
Charley Jonceon
Moon
So Aye
Cork
Lachie Thompend
Jimeoy Murphy
Bal
Dot
Mim
Banda al
Darcoe Id Kbagneh
Dick Hurge Abpaldt
Ambrien
Lian
Ie Royal Alfert
Canning Town
Boginwl
Wills
Bing Lal
Ireland
Vom Wiliamd
Lenboe Tuspwin
Greagow
Mira
Thumpaan
Himeell
Thompean
Phampean
Nickoma
Ameo
Giyavlf
Craig
Vic
Psamocorigian
Davien
Tom Meadows
Rian and Goddard Training
Yen
Hegarty Beate M'Gowas
Bill Jecelogs
Herb
Keli—Jeaninga Faverlis
Pritchard, Smitil and Knifton
Ty Felrusey
Wid Siti
du Sym
Yu Aye
London
Ted Peitobard
Sith
Dacter
Peitehard
Tehalf
Simth
Dhes
Prichard
Epifton
Marquina
Queiaberey
Kai Kagleod
Smith
Aaida Fuer Marquia
Uceneherry
Cosele
Kaifton
Mt Montreal
Diolboen
Bath
Koiston
Jack Knittag
Ted Priteferd
Ford
Ead Alam
Jem
Dixon
Runny Corner
Hospital Carnival
Balmain Club
Association Matters
Whestling
Megson
Krin Payne
Fommna
Tare Bean
Vfinal Beichnepper
Dir
P. B
Wiewhoan
Utian Hawwicar
Reile
J Magen
Dania
Bia Bletoo
Pardvma Airatch Tie Simrpruit
Prostan Mewdb
Nolen
Bella
Meartney
Walser
A Otafford
Chant
Menon
Cahorne
Ffrem
Ree
Jeb Merl
Joy
Wali
Marton
Hewyey
Wott Farm
Tod Wakter
Matearsota
Shaw
Toure
Parmome
Uve
Fugead
Bdomes
Evaie
Beyoyss
Soonwe
Heth
Ana
Dwr
Pilrpachin
Eh Mawon
Ad Revie
J Thule
Chaney
Ceauury
Hier
Serlan
Behiin
Hilal Fo Mears
P Demeuky
Burkoll
Hoa
Fleet
Wesver
Wye
Mawlay
Fupde
Uthar Vlarters
Lawaw
Errutels
Kiya
Everitt
Boayims
Paros
Jarty
Bo Willian
Morton Diade
Demak
Frias Moremi
Manen Wanincat
Sy Maeter
Wit
Wera T
Hon Rei
Wile
Jtber
Pide Tars
Chery Npeke
Petr Palriekeda
Saat
Firian Soyde
MS Inoawhl
Abyda
Hing Lee
Vatet Hove
Aros Hironda
Hilele Wie
Manly
Alatterein
Tiuth
Deavy
Hadte
Wy Bennett
Neda
W. Harklim
Mode
Tate
Asya
Bennett
Dewi
Shalfivendt
Sy. K. Crewe
Hart
Seyelw
Mathers Birdie
Peti
Hailey Rope
Thoipaen
I' Vide
Emen
Taal ‘Tea Eecomd
Malig Ap
Lime
Mal Ikabe
W. Bornoth
Minerley
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Wry
Sueelerd
Matson
Wales
Middletom
Peliwey
BMW
Thor
Bodo
Jel
Mito
Oydlony, Melbourss
Brisbane
IAL
Parde
Horda
Bi Adare le
Vie
May P. Bowees
Naa. W
Popde
Oliver Aurtera
Sy. Ktattermu Liveue
Ey Morin Stoply
U. Hielli Bevde
Wa Hurd Tibyda
Hlatherave Horde
Dadinetone
Ieeyday Marin Ithane
Brareth
Wybart
Wall
Teroe
Vie Geek
Waco
Macon
Merri
Matterson
Wytiank
Tod
Imation Blattarwuu
Poees
Hopes
Joke Sid Miaibinn
Burton
Fow
Nik Bayar
van Afpigrean
Bayen
Alciestoring
Anthie van Lieth
Twa Jongiin
Soba
Joe M-Neill
G. Grins
Pkenton
Sun
Taher
Monroe
Coral von
Wilkins
Malbonrus
Bester
Patos
Largal
Ceeded
Given & Eos
Herdiog
Cheompion
Po Ariie
Apare
M Akill
Lady Manning
Seollers
East Sydney
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