Starlight Meets Prince Edward as Europe’s Middleweight Champion
The famed boxer known as Old Starlight, newly crowned middleweight champion of Europe, smiles in his dressing room as Peter Jackson announces a royal invitation. The scene links Deneerara’s boxing hero to a historic crown moment with the future king Edward attention and praise.
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Jim Fogarty
Billy Smith
Fred Preston
Jack Lees
Charley Wood
Black Warrior
Earl of Hopetoun
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Distin guished Blood and the Early Boxing Legend
An elderly Australian boxing figure reflects on a long career beginning in Melbourne and London. The piece traces his rise from modest origins to competing against famed fighters, highlighting key matches, titles, and the era’s brutalwelterweight battles across Australia and the wider empire.
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Chitof Chelowan
Lord Beaconsfield
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Ie Hinole
Haxer
Charley Retin
Meon- Hichi
Ted Taolling
Brian
Jack Dowridge
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Australian boxing legend Starlight Farole He a long career
A sweeping reminiscence traces the life of Starlight, a dusky fighter from Demerara who rose to middleweight prominence in Australia and Europe. It recounts early life, battles with Fitzsimmons and Craig, royal recognition, late-career comebacks, and eventual status as a legendary figure in boxing lore.
Kept Going When He Couldn't Hear Them
South Australian trainer George Jesser found a method to steady Le Leo by silencing the gallop behind him at Murray Bridge. The Le Sourire gelding stayed strong through six furlongs to beat Tangora and Rich Patrol in a clear win.
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Palmer Reminds Him of Old Timers and Joe Goddard
A garbled reminiscence piece recalls Palmer and Joe Goddard the Barrier champ with a bold humorous voice. The text mentions Jackson and a Malad figure with pride and respect, citing an idol and flowers on a grave.
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Melbourne boxing veteran Star reflects on old rivals and time
In Melbourne Starlight 16, the sport’s aging legends gather as Dan Creedon, Jack Boland, and others reminisce. Star notes changing refereeing, seconding styles, and the lonely life of aged fighters at Royal Park, away from the ring, with Sue hoping for support from modern sportsmen.
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Ambrose Fulmer
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Larry Foley
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Dan Creedon
Royal Park
Dan Creeden
Queen Street
Amazing Story of Don Athaldo Strength Icon of the Age
Don Athaldo, famed for near miraculous strength, rose from a crippled birth to become a legendary figure in weight and muscular power. His tale spans imprisonment and escape, jungle treks, and record feats in London and Australia, driving a philosophy of sheer willpower and disciplined training.
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Plaster of Paris
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