Memorial fund donations flood in for late island boxing fan
A World of Boxing News page shows readers responding to a memorial fund for a beloved island figure. Letters from Taraga to Goulburn discuss contributions and sympathy, with Tom Andrews of Milwaukee noted as a journalist who supported the appeal. Readers express thanks for the paper’s coverage and pledge to manage fundraising efforts to honor the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gough
Maitland
Taraga
Goulburn
Lam Semline
Darcy
Feuys
Muisland
Panning Still Winning in Australia Upset Looms
The article reports Arlos Panning's continued success over Pal Moran amid a crowded boxing scene in Australia. It notes Panning’s touring, rising profile, and praise from figures such as Bert Connors and others while detailing Moran’s recent form and the evolving heavyweight scene across Melbourne and Sydney.
American boxers at the front enlistment report
A fragmented World War I era piece lists American boxers and figures linked to military service. It notes Benny Leonard and others in Harlem and New York circles entering artillery and reserves, with scattered mentions of trainers, managers, and bouts. The garbled text references enlistments and patriotism among boxing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
York
Ayers
Astvice
Ansle Sam
Aarne
Obig
Levine
Wormer Manger
Kase McGoory
Ile
Etham “Alien
Dave Chom
Leni Cros i
Jobim
Baur Jack
Cacpall
Eildie Agluhy
Shddiers
Coninany
New York
Min Levinard
Bik
Auaroy
Georges Barnenvier
Uii
Benny
Whiteley
Vankey
Aine Lanne
Mem
Tuttersa
Cinh
Sydnee
Yellowine Fetter
Basere
Ted
Iid
Lewis
Worl Ste
Walter St. Demin
New York Evening Globe
Rms Ogiler
Pele
Dane
St. Denny
Wein Week
Wits
Marning Petegrap
Brest
Lou Te Bescham
Lennards
Young Gradwe
Uantie
Joe
Weilin
Hinjeng Bully
Rockey
Kaneas
Sadie
Aidaneharlie
Kad
Thormasy
You
Milburn
Seyler
Termmay
Max Giliht
Young Cohen
Rastaad
Ivers
Leonard
Breken Hill Champions and Millerick Tin Mile Note
Fragmentary notes mention Breken Hill and Millerick Tin Mile with references to Pratten Hill champions. The readable text includes garbled dialogue about replies, opportunities, and warrants toward acknowledgement of a reward, mentioning Melbourne and Mr Bakery. The overall meaning remains unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breken Hill
Pratten Hill
Fred W. Bartye
Melbourne
Jelief
Bakery Olier
Yuu Kyuwe
Jack
Yuu Aisenal
Ratonery and war news from the front lines
A garbled wartime dispatch describes movements near Rumari and Northern Rumari, noting advance behind Russian lines and a hastily opened field hospital. Claims about weather, fever, and enemy activity are mixed with personal testimony about marches, shortages, and troop positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrayise
Majeh
Natal
Grievance of Andy Greav Andy Greaves hin a xuevasee ba Te not wabine any moive over it
Ambiguous grievance around Andy Greav and an unresolved dispute over a game or event. The text references a feud, a match, and a request to move a date, with inconsistent names and garbled phrases about a player named Andy and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Greav
Andy Greaves
Thas
Andy
Saliogbaing
Darcy
Lew Barty
Andy Beat O'Connor
Helmer Agreement Mention Sparks Inconclusive Nod
The report notes interest in a potential deal involving parties named Helmer and Marry Homes amid uncertain details. It references a venue at the Stadion and a figure named Billy Woods in question, with a separate mention of George Eady and Holmes awaiting a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abowersar Toone
Gary
Old Lavete
Joe Atchio
Billy” Woods
Suraetling
George Eady
Holmes
Brisbane’s Big Day Stirs Anticipation Across City
Brisbane prepared for a major event described as a weighty championship with many stakeholders from steamship lines to farming communities. However confusion clouded Monday as key figures faced delays and uncertainty affecting the plans and public expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
McCoy Ant Lew Fawaras
Australia
Tien Volaico
Sandy McVea Recovery Plans Scrambled Event at Stadium
A garbled report notes Sandy McVea recovering and a stadium show including boxing and vaudeville acts. It mentions management planning a Wednesday event with many workers and a string of unnamed competitors and trainers, plus exhibitions by Vince Blackburn Sid Gulfrey George Eddy and Marty Hulmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btadiumn
Rng
Wade Meir
Fangerietts
Fragmented OCR: Siege HS Team Reported Trip Event
Fragmented OCR reads as a brief sports item noting a team from Siege High School and a travel or tournament event. Mentions an opposing squad and a date fragment, with unclear location or final score.
Short Sharp Victory Sparks Boxing Night Upset
Brevity wins as Packey LI defeats his rival Brodie in a fast paced bout. The action heats early with jolting exchanges and a surge near the first minute as both fighters trade blows. Bravely pressing, one contender gains the edge while the crowd roars at a tense clash that ends with a clear winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packey LI
Mai I
Brodie
Branle
Rey -Jookin
Ind
Sinasa
Tom Thomas
Tess
Cation
Thames
Frantic boxing finance and the looming big bout
Frenzied talk surrounds a proposed 20 round fight with promoters offering large purses and 10 percent contingencies. Details mention Henry Leonard as a weight champ influence, with offers of 35 000 dollars and 12 000 pounds, and debates over round counts and public access to the event. The piece traces promoter strategies and fighter remuneration amid a turbulent boxing finance scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collyer
Henry Leonard
Chambianahin
Iin Sed Jokmay
Mar Hinkel
Samme
Repay
Johnie
Riise
Milladelphia
Tabier
Lewis dethrones European welterweight champion in London
In a disputed bout in London, Kid Lewis defeats Europe welterweight champion to claim the title. The fight features noted exchanges and a close decision as Lewis, aged 23, earns the crown amid a crowd of Britons and spectators from across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eko Rowe
Ely
Europe
Lewis
Devtony
Briwon
Lewin
Abe
Lewis Sean
Eowiler
Brinls
Lampe Crovis
Will
Britton
Lew Faliowed
Button
London
England
Queensland Amateurs Boxing and Wrestling Championship Night
The Brisbane Stadium hosted a united amateur boxing and wrestling show with fusion of the amateur bodies. Notable bouts featured heavyweights and welterweights, including Beeston and Jermanus in a disputed winner, and Mulhury versus Mitchell in the Metropolitan Division. A large crowd witnessed a night of vigorous matches and emerging champions in a program spanning Featherweight to Light Heavyweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Bacs
Cowie
Minster
Neways
Welsby
Bary
Berram
Neta
Sunderland
Crawford's Ham
Samiters
TT Minh
R. Burnet
Trewurer
Gelng
Orkenira
Queensland
Brisbane
Wil Fm
Jesus
Wilson
F. Pilbrow
Besblon
Oamese G. Jermanus
Jermanius
Cing Ina
Beeston Toll
Jermanus
Beeston
J. Mulibvy
W. Mitchell
W. Unwin
W. Mapleston
Meodacy
Amaia
Ty Morgan
A. Aros
Morgan
Pai Haptane
AG Sraund
W. Phurlaw
Thudra
Giviste
Braund
J. O'Brien
Eaey Wowner
C. Gurdon
Gredom Gaulled Shimsel
Ami Het
Yalter
O'Brien
Gordon
Herts McCoy
Billy Gwens
Bradbury
Prterson
Rodar
Wereford Grant
Eaging
Prolemer Batew
le Meiders
Mockhampton
Fitrsimaona
Cole
MI Nolan
Evlea
Sid’ Verdeaverta
Geemanus
Unclear fragmentary sports note with names and bids
Fragmentary report names several boxers and managers, mentions Leonard, Hartley, and Milburn, with bets and calls for a match, but reads as garbled OCR and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Joe Shugrue Brother Johnny Awe Inspires Clipping
A fragmented clipping recounts Joe Shugrue and brother Johnny Shugrue, noting boxing ties, past bouts, and memories from Water air to New York. The piece references Marvey Kelly and Willie Adams, with reflections on Johnny Shugrue’s career and family ties, ending with well wishes and a note of appreciation.
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Joe Shugrue
Johnny
Joe Sherseriever
Soke
Ugrue
Otha
Andy Tater
Hwyeele
Wade
He Naeelsivenens
Marvey Kelly
Siaie
Joe
Joe Shure
Alwaye
Joe Shagre
Counsceidt
Viet
USA
Sadat
Bobby Boor
New York
Bysiteas
Bethe
Willie Adams
Saery
Darcy
Tabatay
Johsioy
Johny
Waleywuc
Victorian boxing results at Mal nourne Staggun show varied bouts
Saturday night boxing at Mal nourne Staggun featured minor contests with several fighters like Wil MeWlMingy and Murrad Eili posting wins. The report notes a chaotic Dart MumeChes Jordan encounter in Melbourne with hot rallying and a halted finish, plus other bouts and sparring glimpses from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malnourne Staggun
Wavilan Tien Cat
Wil MeWlMingy
Angrestor Himwoghent Bickensen
Murrad
Roy Mickey
Jim Seminena
Towaney Witte
Bay Thomwa
Alf Rivle Gupaintes
Fick Callins
Tor Eleuide
Joe Noga
Red Ears Nan
Srevianter Land Bande
Acropusloun
Evs
Winter
Fred High
Exwiy Austoraion
Jim Jake
Atoor
Con Tate
Chris Jordan
Bart
Hone
Struselae
Weieke
Eve Gee
Rogers
Hsnalaudy
Boyds
Anater Chance
Ubu
Besny Rhiet
Les Ker
Aurew
Toma Uren
Palrorrie Govining
Pga
Mestean
Henry
Bindlen
Bille Gorman
Young
Harry Stone
Ale Fig
Ballarat
Ralif
Ofice
Jeane Solling
Atiechell
Tigbrwenehe
Lawrpey
Wren Boeke
Hatty Signe
Tommy Uren
Uren
Pelne
Unclear fragmentary text about a challenge and preparations
Fragmentary report describes an intended challenge involving Costin and Deviy DMB from Oweensland. Mentions 60 overs, Agnirgia, and Pike as contexts or participants. Unclear details, appears to request an early reply or response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costin
Challenie
Oweensland
Curtin
Condom
Bubane
Peng Dutty
Tommy Ryan Challenges 100 Pound Award
Fragmented text describes Tommy Ryan in a chaotic scene with references to a show, opponents, pies, and a crowd. Mentions of White Hope and various names hint at a boxing or carnival event with mixed dialogue and uncertain outcomes. No clear dates or locations are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Weilweutay
Mabor
Chile
Walt
Tammy Wigan
Ilrey
Tieuize
Gates
Feivanene
Edwards Unable to Meet McCoy in ARVABANE Meeting
Unclear text records Edwards failing to meet McCoy due to illness and scheduling issues. Mentions Tuesday and Wednesday with references to medical concerns and undetermined locations. Names and specifics are garbled, limiting precise reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
McCoy
Teaching Soldiers to Box Avvoydinin Ta regortsteven Washington
Text appears jumbled with scattered phrases about boxing training for troops and political commentary. Key names such as Washington and Kilbane surface amid garbled lines, suggesting a wartime era military sport discussion and political letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trent
New, York
Weil
Cleveland
Kilbane
Jane
Valle Cain
Schools Carnival Brings Wide Rugby and Cricket Results
The article details a crowded school sports day with the King's School and St Joseph's College contending for premiership honors. Riverview and Sydney High also feature in strong showings as football and cricket matches unfold, plus news of an Old Boys reunion and a Victoria casualty in wartime service.
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King’s School
Porismatta
St. Semarius Culleee
Sco
Riverview
St. Joseph's Cobeee
Sydney Cramiar Schoal
Gramar
King's
Willy
Fuezer
Tina
St. Joseph
College
Parramatta
H. Harding
Sydney
Cooper
Uhate
BUC
Stonil
White
Eve Sithey
King's School
Joseph
Cotleke Ralmilies
Hunter's US
Bups Boe
Shast
Brockwary
NSW
Relerers' Assoration
Goryats
Phiueopher
Pawin
Church of Union
Bath
Seoul
Attona
Stellingsen
Willy Erentrea
Dalelat
Lidyna
St. Temaine College
Chapel of Kaglant Gravy Sianchin
Msa'to
Eh Mogan
Nia Contean Cuenta Minchovey Musa Tea Penty Noale
Yanaube
Yeudleg
Cretes
Sececy
Melbourne
Weeley College
Eric No Lear
Garabor
France
Tuttork
Lear
Commonwealth Public Service Weite
Melbirne
Dann
Gentenotal Park
Ausyealias Huey Hundley Watt
North Melbourne Cricket Club
Wartir
Cricker
Broa
Yelena
Dick Betherswana
Taint Lee
Newiawa
Cermany
Cel Waty
Sysney
Robert Grievey
Laxane Aunrrallone
Wraley College
Br. We Ward
Thay Hiesus
IL Ke Wath
KC Ale
Tse Prooner
Ward Wine & Viniudtort
Ftw
Rownl
Biocktiaim
Artacke
Nieuport
Sianing
Prexant Messege Sondrmne
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Andries
Abe Pine
Tet Cavell
Meath
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W. F. Corbett
Arlos
Pal Moran
Birt Connors
Manseey
Iran
Vehidine
Fannie
Kong
Lee
Bert Candors
Bert Connern
Ollshomon
Salhay
Winne
Eley Blyardy
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Myla
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Jing Hanlon Ara Taevey
Tie Bay
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Sant
Moran
Pueang
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Jor Wane
Lloyd
Sedwich
Dave Smiths
Sayurlay Tughe
Hiene
Ae Sisk
Benny Leonard
Mary Stone
Tiny
Wis
Beloe Atateed Wecoy
Sioleualtele
Jones ix Mura Metshod
Sale
Helmer Again
Sandy McVea
Froen Beisbame
Hut
Tommy Hanley
Ene Ray
Ul Pally
Apg
Cate
Mick Simmons Ltd
Amoftoalaa
Mavmarket
Money, Raver
CPE
Beester
Hilt
Thomas
Golden Harvest
Leonard and Kilbane
Kid Lewis
Britton I
Rodgers
Wanita
Bendick
Tommy Ryan
Dave Smith and
Ray Kearney
Utes
Castlereagh Street
Wally Weekes
Garrats Hotel
Reet
Castlereagi Streets
Quouuoossios Fun
Arvabane
Wienebiy Ander Medical Alge
Fitzsimmons and
Godfrey
Boner
Tani Jouer
Raber
Bilesnon
Delon
Tyler
Mr. Corbett
Godivey
Sargents Limited
Picus
Pitt Street
Paoshur Bartlett
Arrh
Joshua
Joshua Bartlett
Sir Joshua Bartlett
Font
Buia Livres
Muneral Laboratories
Propristary
Etary
Bieyey
Memanamey
Rambler
TRS
SLE
Forkeitads
Sue
Schoozs
Aliscor
Prac
Huet
Ftate Hadzes
Maine
Souvoin
Sea
Waverley College Christan
Brexbers” Fern
Wternese Riverview
Una Ceos
Sihacis
Aesin
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Ieee
Ein
Schooin Winmire
Ated
Bonnelisn
Haven
Rissett
Flamiy
Facksan
Teyszeters
Vane
Dormen Howe
Seddon
Vandertee
Jatmeon
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