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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1923
Page
3
A New York dispatch reports Dempsey and Firpo scheduled for a heavyweight bout at the Polo Grounds with gate percentages fixed. Promoter Tex Rickard backs a marquee match set for early next month, expected to draw a large crowd and offer a substantial prize.
In a bustling Scadlarn arena a return bout between Charlie ute and Sid Hill drew strong patronage. The match featured fast exchanges and a decisive Beaker victory after a tough round, with Major Craig crowning Beaker as the winner amid crowd enthusiasm and mixed opinions on the Veletee decision.
The scene centers on Butcher eyeing a comeback after a string of Welsh and Melbourne bouts. Promoters gauge demand for a return fight against Godfrey or Finnie with Eddie Engel seeking another verdict win.card listings show dates and multiple fighters lined up for a Saturday night program with Ted Peeves, Digger Crozier, Sid Windred, and others scheduled.
The bout between Waddy Taylor and Charlie Foler is set as a weight championship with the winner to hold the Referee Belt. The belt has been on display this week in a Queen Street window, drawing admiration from observers.
Fragmented report covers Firpo Flivvers and Homer Smith in a rough bout with knockdowns and a late surge by Smith. Mentions absence of elect content and mixed notes on outcomes, with Billy Shade defeating Smith on an occasion. Also notes South African training at Stadium for Mendies and Uren challenges, lacking partners.
The report details a lightweight contest between Charlie Stone and White, with Stone weighing 8.4 and White 9.34. White started strong but Stone outboxed and outmaneuvered him from rounds five to ten, driving White to defend and lose ground. The referee stopped the match near the end, awarding Stone the technical victory amid a Welsh boxer's early dominance and resilient defense.
A crowded Riverside article describes South Ashfield Club dominance at a bowling event with remarks on NSWBA contestants and a memorial note on Henry Harvey of Drummoyne Club. It also outlines boxing plans featuring Macario Villon and Beatrice Livingstone, plus a Newcastle Johnson benefit announced for August 28.
A detailed morning drill reports mixed performances from multiple horses at Randwick. Notables include Mountain Lad, Kerrylaai, and Mirchmaker clocking varied times across five to seven furlongs, with Note and Ficuriste making notable progress. Trainers utilized the middle grass for specials and hurdles, while several entries such as Honey Brew and Troubadour posted solid splits, reflecting a busy, exploratory session among racing prospects.
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