Peter Jackson and boxing life in Melbourne notes
A detailed reminiscence chronicles Peter Jackson, Farnan, Ned Powell, and trainer Taylor amid Melbourne boxing scenes. It recounts training, ring tactics, controversial moments in the Jackson-Farnan bout, witness accounts, and references to the Referee magazine chapter on Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Jackson
Farnan
Foley
Melbourne
Hed Powell
Tom Taylor
Randwick
Peter
Jack Thompson
Keegan
Victoria Hall
Jackson Hoewsed
Miller
Fulton Knocks Moran Out In Open-Night War
New Orleans reports Medrick Frad Fulton delivering a decisive third round knockout of Plack Moran in their twenty round bout at the Louise Auditorium. Moran suffered a cut over his right eye, endured extensive punishment, and was knocked to the floor twice before the referee halted action. The crowd of about 40,000 roared as the decisive finish came and Fulton claimed the victory amid pandemonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnethea
Peters
Purine
Momeis
Pvoerthink
Auskreich
Hix
Louisa Wheattee
Ili Hesch
Jack Treble
Ike
Geuller
Petere Viblated
Devtte
Uuer
Éculters
Alionew
Twa
Peter
Seusheaoniog
Litt
Jas Parvess
Austral
Barbor Pocer
Mrs. Macquarie’s Point
Romelrony
Will Beagh
Inklux
Sam Norman
New Sour
Boon Falmer
Sam Mater
Sam Meher
Benny Palner
Paliner
Crswd
Bevay
Palmer
Havereaves
Onehalf
Drace
Walcha
Eetaion
Snowy Vance
Ipswich
Toowoombs
Australia
Sam
New Orleans
Pulton
Plack Moran
Louise “Auditorium
Moran
Metrad
Cloue
Ion
Om Moran
Padton
Futon
Fallon
Phose
Pollon
Jess Willach
Nat Ful Ton
Bowe
John Sullivan
Temes J. Corben
Fulton
Mary Ron
Chin
eMart
Mendes
Fulton Mae
Niisell
Frane
Mary Ann
Aepe
Ae Qlane
Hio
Hton
Worsn
Palton
Inio
Sway
Falton
Boa
Mrs Darcy Letters Tim O Sullivan on Darcy death
A fragmentary letter from Mrs Darcy to Tim O Sullivan references earlier communications from New York papers dated February 20. It mentions Bat Masterson and Min. Davey, discusses Darcy’s death and attempts to explain the trouble with Les Darcy and Reginald Soowyaker, noting public belief about the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler Darcy
ET O'sulliven
Thorn Kant Minisiead
New South Wales
America
Sinalta
New York
Les Navey
Lee
O'Sullivan
Jay Boy
Darcy
Eve
Tim
Les
Memphis
Mie
Liss
Tim Sullivan
Tim Beare
Mick Hawking
Davcy
Ana Shouid
Wal Fawkinn
Rome
Timalka
Gilmore
Davey Han
Ang
Sullivan
Yorks
New Aid
Austeniia
Vane
Tir
Adams Gismore
Doc
Ultmore News
Tglimore
Australia
Tommy Uren
Hert McCoy
Gi Connor
Meree Holland
Sydney
Les Davey
W.P
Australas
Tor Seeks
Colues
Chapion Priesbuhler
Daisy
Hee
Les 'Darcy
Bat ‘Masterson
Min
Davey
Darcy Biso
Reginald
Soowyaker
O'Dowd Stirs Talk of Heavyweight Legacy in North Sydney
Fragmented notes reference Mike O Dowd as American heavyweight title claimant. Mentions bouts in St Paul August 1918, Gibbons and Merle fighters, and public interest in 1910s era boxing history. Confusing OCR preserves names and venues but unclear sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunleavy
O'Newd
Wrectry
North Sydney
Jack Didlewvy
Sydney
Americaia
Mike O'Dowd
Americ
Usague
Bobby
Arate Semewingsan
O'Dowd
Whippea
Micky Sherwian
St. Paul
Minn
Mike Gbowd
Falddie Weishtciopions
Bly” Miike
Johnny Merle
Bike Gibbons
Harry Gre
Pittsburgh
Delphi
Corbett
Ex-Brisbane Scribe Jim Donald Tangles With War News
Ex-Brisbane scribe Jim Donald reports from France dated January 24. He mentions hasty travels, vacation lapses, and letters or notes about troops and battalions. The rambling diary references Navy and Wrench fever, Navid, Navid’s fate, and names like Flynn, Lloyd, and Bonale, with distant theater hints and a Royal side scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Jim Donald
France
Joe Russell
Tata al
Amoutioy
Batallon
Weltermudler
Chereprowa
Navid
Bapaarae
Neni
Aleuke Malline
The
Royal
Binny Flynn Ie
Folth
Lloyd
Kpaarda
Boye Cent
Australian Billy Smith and Reefed Fame in San Rana Notes
The letter-writer recalls matches and travels with boxing figures including Jones, Kid Herman, Willie Hoppe, and Billy Smith. He mentions meeting Australian Billy in Sydney, Stockton saloon trips, and stories of former boxers like Billy Corbett. The piece blends reminiscence, sport gossip, and personal ties across Australia and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lary Lasse
Lasher
San Rana
Mennion
Sarey
Prite Holland
Seow
eathVou
Coccett
Ieee
Jones
Kid Herman
Willie
Hoppe
Mick
Billy Sch
Stockton
Bydney
Alberour
Billy Corbett
Smeh Wes
Pater Jackson
Tom Agled
Billy McCardy
Ami Gan Uishey
Jackson School
W.i.c
Unclear historical boxing bout details between Kee and Young
Fragmentary report mentions Rud Kee and Taggie Young tied to a boxing match with references to a plan or order from Harry Starman. It notes unsettled questions about who is superior and mentions amounts around £19 to £20 and a 70 round context, with unclear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggie Young
Thagle Yoang
Bendigo
Harry Starman
Aihianie
Tagele Young
Wong Wee
Santa Range
Prominent Australian fighter remembered in a long retrospective
A letter from Salar Hales recalls Martin Denny known as the Pelican Pet of Griffo’s era. It praises Denny’s fighting life from Sydney to America, notes his support from friends like Spider Kelly, Johnny Mitchell, and Tom Tracey, and mentions plans for his funeral and ongoing fealty to the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon Teddy Mee
Australis
Tien Waeier
Eager McGoorsy
Moon
McGoorty'e
Ostkashome
Tgent Weis
Gan
Gan Francie Chieses. and Ewe York, and Few Days. In Milwaukes Gell
Aehey
Wseormnerabie
Redder
Himsalf
Soria General
Biosnanew
Corbert Torn Andrenk
Linc
Blaney
Wirmh
Toei
Smith
Derasj
Beeman
Teddy
America
Tom Siready
Saveral
Cowie
Ian
Austray
Gonkey
Ted Moon
Sas
Ruthscholds
Thorn
Mack
Timate
Martin Dery
Pelican
Griffo
Salar Hales
Pelican Club
Darling Harbor
Denny
Sim Franinea
Dai
Sydney
Ata
Syiney
Malhourne
Slace
Autralia
Binglend
Ameries
Raman
Aguace
Tao
von Wale
Pemceswon
Johnny Mivehell
Sora
Ld Young
Michell
Martin Castello
Spider Kelly
Ban Ponwiace
Spidey Kelly
Americs
Melly
Bunicene
Opaiey
Ames
Johnny Mirshell
Australie
Tracey
T West
Portland
Oreean
Nortland
Texaco
Burney
Gem Allen
Alto
Joe Harris
Dan Cresdom
Amarlin
San Francisco
Raterns
Seiler Halen
Corbett
Jane
Avex
Setebine
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W. Corbett
Peter Jackson
Feon
Aly Rath
Olliety Bod
Iuehule
Kiem Makin
Cine Nine
Larry
Miley
Maley
Lab
Nerauariade
Bohel
Earl Mute
BR Wilde
Peek Wolke
Sauchare
Ned Powril
Pinch Bolu
Ptmdy
Bate
Lurser
Couurey
Wil
Uyuldinissan
Kdoto
Anil
Peter Lraned
Pinch
Ainvey
Tiis
Vndiale
Aliichros
Bachy Aida
Pousaucy
Jackwoield
Victon Mall
Melbolus
Saylor
Comar
Ned Powell
Mbo
Alake
NRL
Farona
Aurel
Ned Poxell
Jarkann
Patera
Almont
Faria
Juin
Lia
Peter Lecuma
Nia Tor
William Miller
Farman
Thors
Suller
Vst
Noel Jackson-Farian
Queensland
Fred Dyer
Oston
Tebriary
National Army
Snowy Baker
Chia
Howe
Bat Masterson
Ag Beer
Ergaret Dares
Harry Keesing
Mir
Keesing
Ate Lite
Avho
Belbourne
Shen Ie
Dare
Sammy Goldman
Lino
Grese
Che
Fulton Rattlea
Larry Lasher
Woods
Sacramento Union
Pebracary
Hae
Harry Lasher
Billy Mehan
Mehan
Mchew
TEAC
Uname
Snowy
Baker
Billy Smith
Martin Denny
Kempsey
Wally Weekes
Garratt's Hotel Market
Castlereagh Streets
Ors Giggs
Tsim
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