Big Purse Boxing Evil and the Hall of Fame Debate
A long punchy column argues the big purse rewards in boxing harm the sport and its young fighters. It cites England and Australia as examples where gate percentage systems favor promoters and top stars, draining money from promising boxers and threatening the sport’s tradition. The piece laments wasted talent, recalls legends like Jim Driscoll and Jimmy Wilde, and contends commissions and promoters must curb excess to preserve genuine boxing skill and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
America
Mcamounta
Champione
Senvaine
Evisener
Jste
England
Abe
Angie Boxing Bao
Stock Exchanger
World lightweight championship bout set in New York
Manny Leonard holder of the world light weight title and Johnny Dundes featherweight champion are slated for a 15 round championship bout at Thakes Stadium in New York on September 15. The match ups and negotiations are described with the era’s ring pageantry and media hype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivenae
Gale
Attrican Baer
Wales
New York
Chicago
Ragland
Susrenoina
Elena Hele Viles Ness
Johnny Kibane
Johnny "Wilkin
wWac
Castrol
Lomaiaye
Ramplan
Farriven
Shackuryricka
Billy Wells
Packey McFayland
Hhey
Ty Che
Waléel
Eead
Tim
Ashe
Manny Leonard
Johnny Dundes
de Suley Ff Leonard
Thakes Stadiumn
Ieee
Peinier
Thor
Sydney
Uae
Ecko
Jose Atk
Longhy
Grimes
Erineann Saunders
Iowa
Erie
Leahy Knocked Out In Fight With Gornik
Jace Leahy delivered a notable win as he faced Brishatte Seadoo Hueday in a tense bout. The match featured Leahy gaining momentum with a strong third round and a decisive seventh round. Gornik secured the victory after Leahy faded late, taking advantage with strong counter punches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace Leahy
Brishatte
Seadoo Hueday
Chumolan
Faa
Axe
State Quarters
Taahy
Wnally
Disputed Verdict Shocks Ring Over Sparco Grime Bout
A chaotic boxing match ends with a disputed verdict between Sparco Grime and Billy, amid confusion over rounds and a late surge by Grime. Referee Newhouse and judges faced scrutiny as fans and officials weighed the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Spara
Billy Grime
Sowie Sme
Abe Star
Ancy Odier
Rim Ashe
Vics Newhouse
Hiv’bourne
Louie Hy
Yeleress
Waddy Retains Heavyweight Title in Wild Bout
In Adelaide, heavyweights clashed as Waddy defended his championship belt amid a raucous crowd. The match featured Taylor taking an early lead while Waddy endured knocks and a heated exchange before closing out with a decisive finish to retain the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nship Waddy
Wadar Sue
Toyalt
Aptay Sone
Fan Ork
Wool Taylor
Wendy
Ninian
Pigior
Australian boxing match review with Taylor and rivals
A detailed account of a boxing bout featuring Taylor and opponents, describing rounds, knockdowns, and crowd reactions. It notes the Australian contenders, including Souk, Haraty, Raubeng, and the Queenslander, with previews of an upcoming appearance and the strength of preliminaries. The piece highlights Buck Tar and Darcy Lee from the navy, Miller the heavyweight champion, and mentions other fighters amidst a lengthy match narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buck Tar
Darcy Lee
Kiddie Lynch
Doughty
Blackie. Miller
Charpion
Navy Ak
Addy
Bowls Team for Queensland Manager Selected
A long, imperfect notice reports the selection of a Queensland bowls team with scores from a Presidents handicap final, names of players like Skillen and Chedwick, and a plan for matches against Northern Rivers and Brighany. It also notes a death in Sydney and local club affiliations including Balmain and Gladstone Park Bowling Club, with memorial details and past officials. The fragment mentions travel from Sydney to Galton, and fixtures around Murwillumba and Newcastle, reflecting a busy bowling season.
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Santestad
Victoria
Skillen
Chedwick
Cagoe Club
New South Wales
Sonth
Mort
Reiaef
Iowa
Ronne
Mambera
Northern Rivers
Brighany
Sydney
Rugure
Galton An
Murmillumbah
Murwillumba
New Farm Iy South Brietal Clube
Savin
Brian
Oeland Railways
Graceville
Brisbane
Wodenga Foy
Rahleigh
New South Head Road
Bast Bay
Thames
JessorEfe Moe
Henry Feston
Balmain
Decessad
Balmain Council
Tently
Great Britain
England
Gladstone Park
Ie Balmain
Bovetin
Canera
Ald
T. Feveon
G. Dinletted
BEF Sail
Gladatone
Park Club
W.’Molit-Burne
Brat
J. Meyer
H. Mills
Alex Gow
Hi. Coc
Jesson
J. Crane
A. Sartre
D. B. Bartom
A. G
Cramp
Thomas Jew Abe
J.C. Waterman
Constable OTERISTEN Faces Unclear Local Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a constable named OTERISTEN and a chaotic sequence of names and dates. The readable bits hint at an inquiry or incident but details and context are incomplete, with multiple garbled phrases surrounding names and a likely date reference.
Fragmentary OCR Summary From A Historic Page
Readable lines hint at names and dates but the fragmentary text provides few clear facts. The piece mentions individuals and a location, with no coherent event or outcome to summarize fully.
Hirst Cup Lacrosse Tie Opens in Turbulent Start
In a jumbled report of the Hirst Cup competition opening, Traore earns plaudits after a splintered slate of play. The early matches showed standout moments as teams faced off in a tense start, with unclear results and scattered summaries.
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Eugene Corri
Ars
Avera
Boxer
Baer
Bong
Jim Driscoll
Hig Cavery
Jimmy Wilde
Seany
Ham
Carmen
Ene Corr
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Frank G, Menke
Chindee
Lorned
Sue Eid
Pg Pine
Ssons
Langridge
Manera
Eee
Leahy
Gornik
Tarrengower
Grime
Sparco
Sparge
Trey
Sha
Amaalvon
Srany
Trusier
Very Wite
Jean Bas Poot
Talahes
Taylor
Tarre
Brn Waddy
Adelaide
Brian Armemiess
Craig
Gower
Osiy
Yasread
Jenidar
Vignis
Jele
Arippine
Caylee
Selly Wagan
Trentim Bale
Wip
Obgreas FY Atelier Fantaria Man Franie Pexvunae
Patra
Nanaey Rauaene
Aavunbay
Anlar Soukiriee Haraty
Raubeng
Aiake Ie
Jon
Ign
Sebertuhty
Yorker
Wellar
Sah Ha Spiceshit
Fox World
Nilered
Ali
Grens
Ste
Callin Wane
Withr
Snake
Lewin
Aura Iad
Joan Rapmeicti
Jae G'Connor
Leo Wax
Mick Vorder
Ihex Finauy
Mutcher
Jase
Eddie Usher
Alan
Enomuine
Accomald
Maconali
Macario Vilson
Orient
Barnabe Gutierrez
Queensland
W. Corbett
Opynian
Tieane
Gt Ag
aGmbel
Vane
Tour Keemington
Neive
At ‘Meg
Ouxa
Tak Grim
Hana
Joan Hoary
Indasia
Kynoch
Australis
Alent Apne
Bret Sraney
Sui A
Oteristen Artane
Peery
York
Evia
TS Sa Club Reil Cigars
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