Boxing notes from The Olympia Stadium program
A fragmented report describes boxing events and matchups at the Olympia Stadium and related venues. It mentions heavyweight contender scenes, names of fighters like Len Clark and Reg Delaney, and notes on schedule, venues, and potential future bouts with various promoters and fighters in a bustling, era-typical boxing scene.
Murcer-Sullivan Title Bout Set At Olympia Stadium
Reported boxing card centers on Murcer versus Sullivan at Olympia Stadium next week with strong Newtony interest. Sullivan trains hard in Brisbane prep for the title clash, while promoter Hilly Yates and partner plan two preliminary bouts including Warns vs Pravey and Mulquera vs Williams. Fire side notes indicate a gala ring night with expected strong crowd turnout.
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Olimpia
Briabane
Olympia Kvravastury
Bee
Hilly Yates
Bia Deering
Haute
Real War Letters From the Bullet-Whipped Front
Boxers see real war as Corporal Stead and comrade write from trenches. They describe mud, shellfire, and shortages while awaiting a long campaign. Messages from the front recount daily hardships, distant birthdays, and hopes for a peacetime return.
Fragmentary 1920s Letter Fragments From Rotterdam and London
A garbled historical letter snippet mentions Waldemar Tolbens writing from Rotterdam and a figure named Tolbert Segper Ofizalt in London. It references trust, disagreements, and uncertain outcomes, with scattered phrases about loyalties, apologies, and possible injuries or losses amid unclear events.
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Waldemar Tolbens
Rotterdam
London
State Club Tourney Advances With Numerous Matches
NSW sports club tourney moves forward with many bouts listed. Referee was Mr Arthur Leon and Mer Murray and Cevstal led early rounds. Notable results include Fuller’sn point win, Gane Im one round, Godfrey on points, and several knockouts and forfeits. Wrestling also features multiple weight-class draws and matchups for tomorrow night.
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Mer Murray
Cevstal
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Godfrey
Hy Baker
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G. Chapman
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Smith Mid Weight King Solar Plexus Title Claim Debate
A reader letter discusses Joe Jeff Smith’s claim to the division title in mid weight boxing. The writer argues Smith is the rightful champion, cites past bouts with Jim Clayhy and other contenders, and references promoter Jim Ames and events around the 1910s boxing scene.
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Lewisham
Jefe Smith
Jett Smith
Russell
Wren
Jel Smith
Smith
Smith Barnatiter
Kertaunky
Jim Clayhy
Sunil
Vontrayt
Aml Sinvi
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Lesa Wen
Sai Gibbons
Jeil Sauith
Fingside
Wuvell Champiym
Darcy
Kier
Bob Fitesimmons
Victorian Notes Meet At SineNin On Saturgayek
Reporters describe a chaotic scene with names like Eu Wilking Carrie and Gertie A pHEL among the Melbourne crowd. Contests and rumors circulate about a potential return match and purse disputes, amid sparse details and conflicting accounts.
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Wilking
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Carrie
Saturgayek
Bull Water
Melbourde
Gertie
Phel
Mulally Doyk Danbeses
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Vane O'Reany
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Bill Squires Considers Return For Belgian Fund Appeal
In a letter from Newcastle, Thad Squires discusses Bill Squires aiming to return after a recent sparring session at the Stadium. He notes Squires would donate proceeds to the Belgian Fund if given an opportunity and public approval, with plans for a match and a lively Olympia show developing at the venue.
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Bill Squires
Aloore Aston
Siya
Bill
Cowler
O'Doneall
Culer
Syuiven
Newcastle
Railway and Tramway Championships recap
The article lists entrants and competitors for the Railway and Tramway Championships. Names include F. J. Steim McKinnon Sid Art Rady Joty Pale bi Shitty Bob Gooaman A Thompson John Pelvey Rev Sid Bird Kendrick J Harvey BL Snowdon H Ha se Mt Rely Jan Tieew Marta TDyhves Hiehawon Me fe tier Ee Youn Hooke Welter C Marber Costello Wie Wil Gollvey JCA Cole H Howard Federation Watt Wheckexts Jobing by 1 isso Wilson 2 W NeMahon Yor Newman Mik We wn heavy Joe Newman Morgan 5 rel Tan Power bai.
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Sid Oder
Art Rady
Joty Pale Bi Shitty
Sabine
Bob Gooaman
A._ Thompson
John Pelvey
Sid Bird
Kendrick
J. Harvey
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NeMahon
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Erin Rend
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Joe Newman
Morgan
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Maitland Stadium Show Wight Thursday 451 m
Maitland Stadium on Thursday hosts a 451 meter show event featuring Fagele Young and Harry Kilrain with details limited by legible OCR text. Local audience expected to attend the racing showcase at the venue in Wight.
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Maitland Stadium
Wight
Red Cross Carnival at Sydney Stadium Prompts Boxing News
A crowded Sydney Stadium event features eight eight rounds of two minutes with Coleman defeating a rival in a disputed draw. Noumea correspondent notes the bout drew cheers and the Australian crowd praised the French boxers as promising future contenders.
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Sydney Stadium
MM. Daly
Noumea
A.reatehook
Rickson
Rer Conti
Cartan
Caledonien Napliant GG
Wal Coleman
Burney
Nownew Tay
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Debating Boxing Rules Killer Blow and Illegal Hits
Readers ask if the killer blow in Queensberry times is illegal and how rules changed. They cite a 1918 Australia novelty and discuss referee duties, padding, and legal blows, noting changes after an executive conference.
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Govenanue
Australia
Mak
Tleyal
Uealen
Ainiliey
Caine
Margid Baker
Walls Weekey
Olyespia
Feletoes
Tien Felvek
Weight Rules Shape Global Featherweight Class
A historical discussion on weight limits in boxing comparing light, middle, and heavyweight divisions. It cites proposed standard weights, argues for universal scales, and notes shifts in fighter classes and the implications for champions Be and comparisons to Australian and French boxers.
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Gault
Udmauilereil
Helene
al Magugl
Jonas Luntralian
Amertes
France
Anil Retina
Devine
Wellers
Weiuis
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