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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

4

Cook Turns Pro Fights Draw With Joe Hall

In Monte Queensland Rusty Cook former Empire and Olympic rep while amateur clashes announced faced Joe Hall aspiring Australian featherweight pro honors. They fought twelve rounds with Cook weighing 10.3 to Hall 1.6 yet Hall held a creditable draw showcasing skill, speed, and ringcraft amid Cook’s pro debut after two-year layoff.

Amteur Queensland Rusty Cook Archie Warbrick Mnhebre Cook Joe Hall Monte Qld Hall Rusty Despit Abla Imn Halle

Young Queensland Welter Geikie Gets His Chance

Queensland welter Geikie, unbeaten in the north, is paired with Allan Westbury of Newcastle at Newcastle Stadium in September. Westbury, a strong two handed fighter from New South Wales, is rising fast after early career setbacks and is considered among the best younger welterweights.

Was Geikie Queensland Allan Westbury Newcastle Newcastle Stadium New South Wales Geilkie Wave Gelkie Westbury Auphaila Innis Dick Humphries Confidente

Potts Plans Three Minute Rounds For Australian Boxing

Bert Potts will restore Queensberry Rules in a Brisbane program featuring six minute rounds for a Geikie vs Allen match and debuts for Allan Matthews, Jack Wilson, and Joe Wall with plans for a footballers tournament to boost boxing talent while enforcing strict no foul policy.

Bert Potts Queensberry Val Geikie Gil Allen Allan Matthews Jack Wilson Maxie Richards Stadiums Ltd Potts Risbuns Nuppertore Bribie Stadiium Moder Straight Martin Queenesberry Duritthen Polite Mae Chui A Oninn Wen Coxames Eoushdarnida Gul Ae Bobty Maiti Pat HI Jom Rivers Mt. Potts Rome Cormerty Queansland Australia Brisbane Stadiuma Ltd Mir. Potts Cueansland Getton Wal Golkie Lon Schinter Pars Leninrs

Australian heavyweight bout ends in controversial decision

The Australian fight ends with Richards overpowering Brown in a shaky third round as the referee cautions both fighters. Richards retains the win amid crowd reaction, with talk of a rematch in Brisbane and doubts about the bout’s conclusion and judging.

Richards Fdrit Richard Brisbane Bedn

Olander Richards Disqualified After Rule Infractions

The article reports that Olander Max Richards faced disqualification due to repeated rule infringements. It notes a controversial impression among spectators, with mentions of another competitor Trish and a contested outcome. The text is garbled but centers on Richards' disqualification and scoring remarks.

Phereb Carroll Richards Trish

Sabatino and Henneberry Contests At Syudvey Stadium

On August 30 Sabatino and Henneberry signed for a 12 round boxing match at Syudvey Stadium. Sabatino won the first bout against an Australian challenger but in the rematch Henneberry forced a draw.

Sabatino Vv Henneberry ILI Sabatong Wnd Monneberry Syudvey Stadium Sabatino

Postponed World Arm Wrestling Championship Event

The world heavyweight arm wrestling championship, planned for New York yesterday, has been delayed by one week. Organizers cited scheduling issues and will announce new dates and venue details soon.

Tor Hess York

Plan for World Title Fight in Sydney Letter from New York

A July 14 letter from Charlie Lucas of Stadiums Ltd. detailing plans for a world welterweight title fight staged in Sydney. He mentions Montana as a top contender, Small Montana and Teddy Jurien as possible opponents, and a proposed bout with Mickey Wilter before the title match to boost fan interest. Lucas argues the Sydney staging marks an important move toward bigger opportunities.

Bessy Lynch United States Jim Donald Edison New York Charlie Lucas Stadiums Ltd Sydney Charles Montana Boxing Commission Fywalpht Ite Commission Moritanas Tatlie Jurien England Montina Atteck Mickey Milter Australia

Mace Suffers KO in Australian featherweight bout

The report recounts Jem Mace, former amateur champion, knocked out by Billy Pundess in a Sydney Stadium semi main event. Pundess uses a fast left lead and right swing to drive Mace to the canvas in the third round, with Mace unable to rise after the count. His camp, including his father, urged him to continue briefly before accepting defeat.

Jem Mace Billy Pundess Sydney Stadium Nace Fintless

Science Conquers Strength Steele Beats Arjan Das in Bout

Arjan Das versus Ray Steele produced a compact, rough bout with Western technique clashing against Indian style. Steele escaped several holds using experience and countering with swift armlocks and body pressure to win by fall after a dramatic scramble. The match featured intense exchanges and a crowded scene with referees and interpreters.

Ray Steele Wahlyf Joe Blvolo Nir Steele Steele Steele Livaor Thadit Arjon Buk Riy Duck Wee Dan Oeath Lel Steela Vin Das Huy Steele

Better Preliminaries at Leichardt Scraps Draw Cries

Richards Brown scrap at Leichardt last Thursday was long and dull with many unremarkable preliminaries. Promoters spend on feathered acts while upcoming youngsters deserve chances. ring-siders show boredom as dull prelims bore the crowd.

Richards Leichardt Tor Jess Monsy Diadlum

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