Wandering Heavyweight Tale of a Globe Trotting Boxer
The ex Australian heavyweight champion recalls a stormy career abroad spanning South Africa Canada Germany and the United States. He recounts draws in Durban battles with local promoters turned managers and a whirlwind of fights leading to London New York and Seattle with colorful characters and risky bargains along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
George Cook
Pug
South Africa
Tom Haeney
To'bure
Jas
Aight
Flint
Gold City
Durban
Uae
Dover
Lorence Marquest
Tom
York
Min
Mt Stone
Perkles
Lloyd George
Capstown
London
U.S.A
Gene Tunney
Berlin
Hindenburg
Germany
Shpenatts
Ludwig Hyman
Paul Soupson
Sampson
Hyman
Hitler
Adolf
Canada
Montreal
Elzis Aloux
Ile Antoinete
T.sa
Webster
Deus
Edison
Australien
Aillonaire
Long Island Sportemain
Inirguin
Fitzelminens
Nh Punch de Potantona
Seattle
Club Anatetes Pontlatic
Vita
Carnera
Prohibition figure Madden era kingpin and globe trotter
A colorful reminiscence traces Madden a nonfriend of Capone controlling New York rackets then fleeing to Europe and beyond. The account details turf battles with Capone Mexico Spain Chile Argentina and Brazil including bouts, escapes and a voyage to South America amid revolutions and a study of boxing fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
Capone
Fin
New York
Sing Sing
al Capone
Trallin
Cusco
Peres
Unger Jong
South America
Nico
South Aimerica
Eljite
Buenos Weires
Louis Firpo
Dempsey
Louie
Rirpo
Raturn
Snowy Baker Seeks Australian Polo Players News
Send by Snowy Baker from Los Angeles he notes Australian sportsmen, mentions Tye, Dr Kirkland, Billy Keizo, George Dawson, Gill rumors, and Kelso to San Diego Exhibition. Describes a midget colony attraction and the Baker household near Sydney plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Trich
Los Angeles
Dr. T. & Kirkland
Billy Keizo
George Dawson
Kirkland
Gill
Mix
Dinwaon
Mio
al Kelso
San Diego
Himes
Goodo
Anid Bil
Soomy" Baker Ee Ea
Williany
California
Felt Younger As She Got Slimmer
A reader recalls using Kruschen to lose weight from 16 st 12 lbs to 28 lbs total loss, claiming life felt younger. The letter mentions health benefits, mineral salts, and digestion, coupled with a note about a mutual friend’s passing and upcoming polo plans in Australia. It references Riviera Country Club polo activities and Australian ponies in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnonder
Mexico
Dick Coombes
California
Australia
Ashton Boys
Curtis
Sheen
Douglas Munro
Australien
Riviera
Nt Riviera
America
Riviera Club
Segma
Misa Aurbol Bows
Ifroda Weablet
Mise Jocelyn Gooden
Sydney
Riviera Country Club
Moarrow
Legal Notice in New Zealand Divorce Case
Legal notice from the Northern Judicial District of New Zealand regarding a divorce petition filed by Harry Hovhiiort Hille of Auckland against Edna Mary, with publication and service requirements. The document outlines court actions, deadlines, and the need for appearance or a default order, listing officials and the Supreme Court Office in Auckland and solicitor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hovhiort
Auchland
Edna Mary
Patton
Ots
Chile
Vaup
Supreme Court
Aurkland
Mt Aurkland
mt Aurkland . ‘ DATED thin Samiedox: of July 2096, = i EM Mosley
Derby
Tibet
Ie Cho &Ourltor
Tageya J
Fragmented travelogue through Latin America and Hollywood
A disjointed memoir style tale recounts wanderings in South America and destinations like Valparaiso Montevideo and Hollywood. The narrator mentions encounters with famed figures, escapes, cultural clashes, and a sense of homesickness amid a string of vivid, often provocative, vignettes.
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Public Enemy
Tilstand
Atlas
Life
Aladinon Square Ganlen
Martin ‘ Burke
Tuck Golaney
Bo Longt
Burke
Maison Square
Bn A
Fuarantes
Carden
Chamson
Pacollma Userden
Bruiser Dam
Baron
Tim
Neck of the Woods
Tani
Tals
Coliran
New Yorke
Tonch
New Yorker
Jake
Skay
Atloxs
Conree
Raccinet
Rmillionaire
Chain Story
Pictura
Ae Wis
Oymey Midian
Hig Hoas
Tom Heeney
Africa
Levis
Su Guy
Rado
Jim Donald
Capong
Alentrate Ismil
Pho
Trishman
Washington
Downey
Podipres
Mick
Geatzout
Bo I
Ray Peres
Europe
England
Perez
Pronehman
Bousquillin
Paris
Pures
Marcel Nillla
Marseillen
Sunny
Ronald Colman
Armand de Varlos
Iurcelann
Lisbon
Portugal
Mr. Peres
BON Marche Ltd
Ibroadway
Healt Eh Elie
Thei
Edward & Elizabeth Sts
Brisbane
Queensan
Exceliencr
Oolice Quaranter
Quaiity
Ron Mel
Hone
B. & M. Ahern
Tel
Snowy
Baker
Kruschen
Nerson
Fom
Firpo
Valparnine
Monta - Video
Hickel
Aberdeen
Warnines
Dinnhkeiian
Lea Kennedy
Hollywood Bowl
Lupe Vole
Calemry
Chadlly Berenger
Ulysses
Holt
Governa
Governa Correct
Leo
Governa Belt Company
Cratbereagh St
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