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Sydney Referee in Sydney, New South Wales

11 Aug 1938

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Sydney Referee

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Aug 11, 1938

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Richards Defeated by Syd Brown in Australian Ring Clash

Ron Richards, the undisputed light heavyweight champion in Australia, faced a shock defeat when Jamaican substitute Syd Brown overwhelmed him at Leichhardt Stadium. Brown's aggressive crouch and brutal body punches unsettled Richards, who struggled to respond as the momentum shifted midfight.

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Ambres Palmer Thichards Fersons Palmer Snree Brisbane Stadium George Simpson Richards Pavlova Fennell Leichhardt Stadium Ron Richards Syd Brown Tommy Martin Hughie Dwyer Newcastle Stadium Tommy Jones Jones Teader Ken Richards ON Richards Smite Ray Actis Grown Gome Bell Australia Leichhardt Ring Jack Fennell
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Potting the Sport of the Week in Melbourne

A cluttered sports page notes golf champions, Melbourne boxing, and Australian cricket figures. Mentions include MAX RICHARDS in a potential disqualification, BLUEY WILKINSON in speedway talk, BENNY LYNCH eyeing Sixto Escobar, and Allan Westbury with Wal Geikie set to meet. Also hints at rugby tales, Test cricket debates, and notable trainers emerging from South Australia.

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Allan Westbury Wal Geikie Wee Peday Great Barrier Syd. Malcolm Ecricket Eeesas Downer Griffen Killar
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Aeeeeneeennennennns Moods By Jim Donald Eireles Ainghes Martin Fenrequest Rat Richards Martinell Hughes Syd. Brown Rom Richoutis Toichhardt Wing Siete aRie Sehdurwlly Mick Lacey Mr.Lacey Mr. Brown Jamaica Nash Everal Riichards Syd Brown Potting the Sport Bee Max Richards Melbourne yePy Bluey" Wilkinson Speedway Benny Lynch Sixto Escobar England Lancashire Cricket League Stan Bretahe Bermagui Ee Hood
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