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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
10
In a landmark boxing display, Peter Jackson defeats Tom Lees amid a crowded scene at the Sydney venue. The bout draws an immense crowd with guards, officials, and notable figures ensuring order as journalists relay a tense contest. Jackson’s skill and tactics edge Lees in a memorable confrontation that fuels talk of future matchups and lasting reputations.
The bout features Lees and Jackson trading blows with crowd reactions rising in the arena. Jackson presses, Lees counters, and Peter Stonege handles the bar while Jim Attack covers for him as both fighters show stamina and footwork, with surprising momentum building toward the next rounds.
Boxing notes from London recount bouts and local results. Mentions Charlie Lagu pay Lew, Johnny Clarke of the Canadians, Graldead's purse, welterweight contests, and various Australian boxers and venues. References include Billy Bugane, Herb Sullivan, Ship, and Les Darcy memories.
The account details a brutal boxing match featuring Lees and Jackson, with heavy blows, near-fights, and crowd reaction. It references Tommy Kelly and Peter Newton, plus mentions Victorian bookmakers and Foley’s Hall era showmanship, while noting spectators’ dismay and future boxing plans in Australia and England.
A garbled account discusses Fulton defeating Moran and Willard’s performance, with references to Aleander and Breebing Tail, and mentions the era of lightweight boxing. The text hints at events in New Orleans and trials of fighters, but overall details are unclear.
A wartime letter from Duke Mullins describes life near the front as he trains with the 33d battalion. He mentions officers, hospital stays, and plans for an officer training tour, while noting quiet days behind the lines and inquiries about a friend’s welfare.
A historical account traces Peter Newton’s boxing career in Melbourne noting rivalries with Foley Farnan Burke and Hicken, key bouts at venues including Mace and the Hippodrome, plus later clashes with Burke and others. The piece highlights Newton’s rise in fame, notable wins, and eventual decline amid mounting challenges.
Godfrey and Blackburn plan a boxing event at the Heppodrome less than three weeks away on May 12. The card features Sid Godfrey and Vince Blackburn in a likely match with three preliminary bouts and ten rounds total. The programme will include vaudeville acts and a long history of pugilism at the Empire Blaymatcet hotel venue, with mine host Mine Host and Jack Driscoll among the participants as spectators are invited to the ring and bar.
The Journal recounts a call for boxing uniforms for fighters and notes urging patriotic service. It mentions army instructors, about 700 trainees, and Camp Lewis commandant Foltz questioning exemption claims while praising fighters. The piece links boxing to national service and morale as drafts proceed.
The article describes Andy Greaves visiting and seeking to learn the game from Jacke son, with strong interest in mastering methods. References to Beery, Etler, O Malley, and others hint at coaching approaches and comparisons between training styles.
In a late Friday broadcast Sp Helin from Caswoomby reports a boxing event in New Richmond. The booth showman outlines a plan to showcase staged bouts with a 19 year old participant and a sequence of sparring rounds.
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