Huge Crowd Watches Stirring Fight in Jersey City
New York telegraph report notes sixty thousand fans, the second largest crowd in ring history, saw sugar Leonard defend his lightweight title against Lew Tendler in a 12 round bout. Leonard won by a shade as receipts totaled about 450000 dollars, with Tendler taking roughly 100000 after 36 minutes of work. The bout was notable for fierce early exchanges, Tendler’s furious start, and Leonard’s late surge to secure the popular decision.
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New York
Jersey City
Envy Leonard
Lew Tendler
Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tendler
Ody
T. Ridgeway
Watson
Eamentlayer
G. ‘Munro
J. Johnston
H. Dare
A. Kemp
W. J. Treadwell
A. F. le Coulllard
Marka
Vic Casey
F. Pontey
A. C Barnes
A. B. Templeman
T. A. Williams
Adelaide
Australia
W. H. MacLennan
W. McGregor
F. Pike
Benny Leonard Plans 1922 Busy Year Before Retirement
Benny Leonard declares his resolve to fight all top lightweights in 1922 before retiring from boxing. He estimates a fortune of 250000 to 350000 dollars, aims to peak his remaining bouts against Rocky Kansas Willie Jackson Lew Tendler and others, then move into business. He vows to take on the toughest rivals and finish the year as the best lightweight.
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Benjamin Leonard
Leonard
Benny
Jack
Tendler
Rocky Kansas
Charlie White
Willie Ackson
Lew Tendler
Tahasy Shisslen
Ddie Fitzsimmons
Pat Moran
Newcastle
Geordies
Boko Thompson
Collins
Spat
Jerry Mona
Williams
Mike Flynn
Bob Williams
Bob
New Zealand
Charlie Cann
Dargaville
Great Britain
Surrey
Bose
T. Ridgeway
W. MacLennan
W. J. Treadwell
Mac Ia
F. Pontey
W. Lyon
Clark
Vic Casey
Vic
A. Kemp
Temple
Surrey County
Australia
A. B. Templeman
Chavet
England
Australis
Commonwealth
J. McWhae
Victoria
Hill Wins Narrow Decision At Imperial Stadium Newcastle
At Imperial Stadium Newcastle Sid Hill, disadvantaged in weight height and reach, secured a decision over Reg Mack of Hamilton after a keen contest. Mack pressed most of the bout and Hill finished strong with straight lefts though a chopping head blow in round eight sent Hill down once. Weights were Hill 7.12 Mack 6.4. Preliminaries saw Watt on points over Brown and McGowen over Wilson. Unrelated notes report illness prevented Bill Brodie meeting Jim Baillie at Strand Stadium Cessnock and Jack Hill replacing him. Baillie disqualified after ninth round.
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Imperial Stadium
Newcastle
Sid Hill
Reg Mack
Hamilton
Mack
Hill
Ards
Anish
Watton
Brown
McGowen
Wilson
Bill Brodie
Jim Baillie
Strand Stadium
Cessnock
Jack Hill
Baillie
Jack Golledge
Quendreux
Kurt Kurry
Dempsey
Brennan
Willard
Willa
America
Demp
Tex Rickard
Tippodrome
Les Purnell
Jimmy Newbury
Peter Payling
Peter Cavanagh
Cavanagh
Payling
Bill Thurbon
Len Gartner
Stan Baker
Dick Rogers
Baker
Mnan
Bill Chambers
Jae Byrnes
Byrnes
Bill Laffan
Rankin River
Northern Territory
Mere
Beckolberond
Gulf
Weteree
Alf Munre
Mle
Lemter
Perer Darkeon
Perey Marshall
Jinney Loween
Starlight
Mariposs
Juliet Aece
Sid Broomfeld
W. FF. Corben
THE
Shades
George Shade
Jack Stone
Columbus A.C
Yonkers
N.Y
Dave Shade
Billy Ryan
Cincinnati
Billy Shade
Hilt-Saillie
Dave Smith
Jace Hilt
Big Jim Bailie
Cesenock
Hult
Joe Shakespeare
Jack
Hilt
Cairns Post
Alex McGlynn
Acure Dempsey
Archie Bradley
Ami
Hector Major
McAlynn
Cairns
Manpienie LW
Childers
Maryborough
Young McGlyna
Alrdema
W. Cowan
M. Goode
Sod
GC Goods
Wateon
Jack Lynch
Eddie Waeteon
Spargo
Jones
Stadium
Mae
Bert 5E
Larry Jones
Sydney
England
Portsmouth
Pentamouth
Hippodrone
Uw Hi
Harry
Sid Windred
Barn Donovan
Tichme
Dennis Semmens
Willhop
Bob Ashton
Arthur At
Jack Powell
Alanner
Harry Collins
Tommy Cello
Tommy Mosle
Tommy Noble
Canada
Jimmy Goodrich
Toronto
Temora boxing night delights town with six bouts
At Temora a lively boxing card drew a crowd to the town theatre. Chris Mitchell vs Bill Mark, Jack Deogate vs Arty Murphy, and Walter Mack’s triumph dominated the scene while Mayor acted as third man. The night ended with strong cheers for a promising young fighter from Monaro.
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Bob Edgren
Derapsey
Bunk
Willard Ghed
Jim Jeffries
Temora
L. L. Smith
Goulburn
Mtoush
Emmy Shorten
Thie
Chris
Mitchell
Monaro
Sharman
Bill Mark
Hin
Ula
Ope
Jack Deogate
Arty Murphy
Tommy
Gies Agers
Ley
Wag
Twao Lade
Newcastle boxer's rise sparks talk of speed and skill
Reports from Newcastle praise a coalfield fighter as a top prospect with rapid speed and solid boxing craft. Trainers and observers compare him favorably to rivals, noting training camps, upcoming bouts, and local expectations of a breakthrough performance in the ring.
Training Randwick Thursday on heavy tracks and cinder rinks
Trainers tested many horses on a slow surface at Randwick with workouts on both turf and cinder tracks. Bellambi, Master Cagou and Punch posted varied times, while several thoroughbreds including Keep Cool, Tranquil, Mountaineer and Red Dome logged steady sprints and longer gallops. A large turnout at Victoria Pack showed extensive training activity and pace work on mixed going.
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Bellambi
Master Cagou
Pay Day
Buckra
Prince Cox
Isleormay
Narilda
Red Dome
Callant
Sehestea
Keep Cool
Blackman
Pablo
Lésec
Les«tek
Son of Erin
Punch
Mountaineer
Greg
Inia's Boy
Trump
Feisal
Stony
Ecarte
Glenacre
Paganini
Ishorasay
Jace
Rip Brat
Prince Charles
Furieu
Duke Nanoli
Prince Sandy
Nia
Duke
Seerting
Red Sands
Tressady
Victoria Pack
Bynes
Wynn
Kilrey
Zaster ‘Eek
Red Cardinal
Fighting Pith
Mise Antoinette
Dunlock
Kudoreen
Gay Vien
Kildennia
Kel-Owi
ViemceDe
Ewes Pea
Kerryland
Fair Rossleene
Wyndham
Jo and Marchant
Ararat
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Benny Leonard
Frank G. Menke
Tha Ki
Criqui
Await Order Dept
Macnaught
PITT
Kine
Bill Mack
Miia
New York Boxing Commission
Veral
Johnny Wilson
Tommy Cells
Stade
W. R. Corbett
Templeman
J. Hobbs
A. Dare
Lambeth
Lang Sime
Jct
Balmont
Tolow Lee
A. Stephens
New South Wales
Stephens
Cornwall Road
Brixton
Teddington
Italia
Foresthill
E.B.A
Willams
EBA
D. Irvine Watson
Fbla
Rink
Kent
W. MacGregor
W. J. MacLennan
T.dy Williams
F. Dean
Richmond Park
Hants
Ef, & Moore
Bellingham
South London
Melbourne Orchards
Melbourne Orchard
Forrest Hill
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G. M. Munro
Irvine
Sanquet
Sharecacooat Igh
Commlonias U'S
W. Thomas
Duke of York
London
Forest Hill Club
English Bowling Association
ASFOR
W. H. MacLennon Fron
A.B.T
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Rink Acones
T. A. Williama
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G. Remp
J. Emmert
D. I. Watson + co
W. Cope
Ourh Tal
Randwick
Outeday
Wictoria Park
Foster
Cavalier
Boda
Linas
Art Union
Hari Shire
Rt Sydney
Ravras i
Eley
Albert Adams
Brouceton
Clanence Street
Havelock Tobacco
Jaira
Pike
Soi
Aan
Field
Sénec Prudent
Glue On
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Soveen Thres
Wirraway
Edka
Song
Eindera
M Highfeld
Prince Minimbah
Lew
Elamdotane
Dizon
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