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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
11
Joe Symonds defeats Jamito in nine rounds in a bout described as a fast paced exchange with Symonds landing the cleaner punches. Jamito sustains a forearm fracture as the fight ends with Symonds securing the win amid a crowded arena and post bout medical attention.
Scrambled OCR text details Emreey and Waager indictments amid a swirl of names, venues, and dates. Mentions of boxing divisions, legal cases, and a Wellington boxing context surface with references to judges, withdrawals, and uncertain outcomes, all amid a backdrop of shifting fortunes and crowded proceedings.
The match report details Harry Stone defeating Monty Morton with Stone dominating rounds. It notes plans for a rematch against Frank Brogan and mentions other figures in Fremantle boxing circles, including promoter activity and expected attention for the event.
A garbled report describes a boxing event with Tracey arriving, Filipinos in attendance, and bouts at a stadium on a Friday. It notes a 12 round draw for the main event, mentions Manila figures, and references fighters like Toomey, Minoo, and Bluty McG with various opponents, plus future matchups and training details.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a variety of names and events including John Goldberg and Wally Weaben alongside references to shootings, soldiers, and a chaotic scene on Market Street. The fragment hints at a narrative about a character named Taylor and a gun beside a fallen man, with scattered mentions of Australia and other unrelated names.
The article describes a strenuous competition involving Mitchell and Edwards as rivals, with dramatic exchanges and commentary from managers. It notes plans for a return engagement in June and hints at ongoing tensions between teams, fans, and officials amid a highly charged track scene.
Reports from Auckland and surrounding venues recount a busy boxing program with semi finals, open weight heats, and novice bouts. Prominent figures Lloyd and Clarke comment on fighter form while plans unfold for upcoming matches in New Zealand, including a 19th month date.
A long fragmented report covers boxing negotiations in February with figures like Mitchell Manion and Schauer noted. It references satisfied and disputed decisions at Indianapolis and St Paul, upcoming bouts, potential title fights, and mentions promoters, managers, and fighters including Buddy Schauer and Johnny Nave in various matchups and weights. The piece ties in press previews, public interest, and looming events in the boxing scene including Australian connections and the era’s heavyweight contexts.
London sports pages discuss boxing standards and recent fights with reference to rule changes and the impact on athletes. Debates feature Barnard Mortiment and others on scoring, pacing, and the fallout from alleged fouls.
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