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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
16
The heavyweight title clash looms as Albert Lloyd meets Dave Smith in a bout expected to reveal the era’s top contender. Lloyd, the veteran, faces a younger challenger, with possible support from Beall and others as boxing fans await a decisive showdown.
W F Corbett reports a two minute round stoppage as Mate Murphy floors Young with a right hand and uppercut combination. The bout ends in the second round with Murphy advancing. both fighters exchange power shots and show measured aggression as the crowd reacts to the decisive finish.
Narration recalls Griffo and McAuliffe in a famed Ring, with Ringo Grifo depicted outpointing Young Grith and Corbett in a vivid recounting of the Beabile A.C. Coney Island arena bout. Veterans and spectators remember the era's ferocity, speed, and crowd atmosphere from that August evening.
The Melbourne Stadium bout between Matty Smith and Liew Edwards drew a strong crowd for a benefit event. Edwards dominated early rounds with sharp uppercuts and weaving movement, but Smith struck back, landing a powerful right to the jaw in a pivotal moment. The clash continued with exchanges as both fighters sought the decisive blow, leaving the audience on edge.
In Brisbane at a local arena two featherweight bouts delivered shocks. Thorn outpointed by Godfrey while Dicketn faced a split decision loss as the crowd reacted to brisk exchanges and hard counters. Sid Godfrey extended early momentum, while Dicken showed grit despite a seventh round setback.
In a chaotic recap, Lawrence’s bout and early undercard bouts unfold with misheard names and rough results. Johnny Bailey wins decisively, while Devere reportedly faced delays and staggered results. George Chip and others jockey for position as midweek stadium events showcase fluctuating form and surprising upsets.
A garbled report outlines boxing bouts and fighter chatter. Mentions Lewis, Griffiths, Lewin in welterweight action, and various names such as Anderson and Murphy. Describes weight classes, venues, and potential future matchups with unclear dates and places.
In New York on Monday heavyweights Fred Fulton and Cap Morris clashed with Morris earning the victory in the fifth round. The bout was described by The Defender as decisive with Morris gaining the lead before the bell.
In a murky set of remarks the cabby, Jimmy Cabby, swore he would confront rivals and recount past deeds. The scene included threats, coded names, and claims of upcoming moves affecting local figures and a looming confrontation at a Crever Bet venue.
A noisy publicity note describes a stadium program with featherweight bouts and displays. Prominent fighters Geo. Mendjes and Andrems feature. Gen Gley and Sil Lorraine appear in supporting bouts. Training exhibitions and vaudeville acts are listed, with dates around Saturday and Sunday.
The New York Eyent reports Welling, from Chicago, defeated Milburn Saylor in a ten round bout at Palace Sporting Club. Saylor used rough tactics while Welling waited for openings and landed decisive rights to the chin. Both fighters weighed 135 1 2 pounds.
A late January New York report discusses James Rénard Britt known as Jimmy Brice Brown, a former lightweight champion now active in vaudeville. It notes his world tour since 1911, returns to the American stage under Taylor Granville, and past rivalries with Jon Gane and Ge Melon.
In a tangled ledger of names and dubious plans, Browne faces allegations of a deceptive boxing arrangement in New York. Figures like Fulton and Goer appear in a scheme tied to cash advances, with unclear debts and shifting promises. A convoluted sequence of meetings and signatures hints at a purported payoff and forged or misrepresented charges, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Superintendent Matthews weighs cancellation risk as Levitsky Crouse bout draws controversy rooted in promoter actions and public debate. Officials consider advancing the match only if promoters submit plans, with warns of potential fraud and safety concerns.
Scutts and Dickson face off again as talk and tension rise over a second encounter. Reports describe lingering speculation about readiness and conditions, with preparations underway for a clash likely to draw attention from fans and officials.
The Sydney boxing card features veteran Walter Edwards overpowering his younger rival with controlled pressure and solid defense. Support from Jack Munro and Sid Saul builds the event, as crowds cheer a shifting lineup and Edwards' late surge seals a decisive win at the Bend stadium.
A fragmented 1920s style boxing reminiscence examines Jimmy Wilde and Griffin, contrasts power and stamina, and recalls Wilde’s earlier exploits, boxing courage, and missed title defenses. It evokes public spectators, venues, and rivalries against a backdrop of era sports culture.
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