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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
10
In a rugged six nine round affair, SID SULLIVAN defeats TOM JONES in a standout boxing showcase at the fairground pavilion. Sullivan delivers power through the rounds, earning praise for his strength and decisive performance amid a crowded crowd and lively arena atmosphere.
A fragmentary notice from a historic sports event references the widdle weight championship in New Zealand. Names and precise results are unclear due to broken OCR, but the setting appears at a venue called Wren's Athletic Pavilion with multiple participants and officials mentioned in garbled form.
Fragmentary account recalls Mick Nathan and Jack Johnson, with Goddard and Slavin, as reporters describe post match reminiscences, interviews at the Waratah Hotel, and the controversial ends amid crowd scenes and boxing chatter. Names like Jackson, Goddard, and Johnson recur amidst scattered notes on the bout.
The report details a dispute involving Tommy Hanley and Sid Sullivan, with references to a laptr y oath and alleged actions by parties named Manley and Ukine. Readers are left with questions about the exact nature of the contention and the parties involved.
A garbled report mentions Glebe Pastime at Ulster with unnamed figures and scattered names. The text references community figures, local personalities, and a tense exchange over arrangements, amid a broader European and American context.
Ray Wilson negotiates a plan with Wil Clarky and others to settle a dispute over a proposed eight acre tract known as 224 Shire an Hatt sight a Wie Heat pe ulages. The parties agree to mutual terms and a plea deal is set for May 24 at the Mleterog office in Fordocke.
Coverage centers on wrestlers Moats Paine and Prudgawn with notes on Tana Lin and Maile Pepi, highlighting lineup shifts and team strategy under a tense season push.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a lightweight championship event and names mismatched entities. It mentions a venue near a hospital and references travel, a wanderer, and medical staff, with scattered phrases about meals, time, and a chaotic setting.
The event features multiple wrestlers including Chenow and Dooke with performances praised by the crowd. Cronnenn and Nol are among athletes noted for their strong showings while Bey AH and Revd at Woo Revd contribute to the overall pageantry. Audiences witness a blend of skill and entertainment with rivals and peers competing under tense anticipation.
An OCR fragmented account outlines a rowing or boxing event with New Zealand dominance. It mentions figures like Alves and Lawann among others, describes bouts, falls, and judges, and notes crowd reactions and trophy details. The text is garbled but centers on a weight class event featuring New Zealand athletes prevailing.
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