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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

16

Fanning Beats Spargo In Melbourne Ring Thriller

Arlos Fanning defeats Spargo in an intense sixteen round Melbourne stadium bout. Fanning shows strength in later rounds as Spargo's offense wanes, while fans celebrate the American’s resilience and look ahead to the next matchup and events at the Melbourne arena. The night also features King’s upcoming bout and other local boxing news.

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Bowls Tour Echoes Northland Pals Return Home

Sydney bowlers Corbett and partners recount a North River tour visiting Grafton Lismore Ballina Ipswich Toowoomba, playing at theatres and greens, earning praise and jests about their game while noting wins and losses, with Sydney players Louis Booth and A M Sweetnam among the party.

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Fitzgerald Triumphs In Brisbane Stadium Bout

Reports describe a crowded Brisbane Stadium as Fitzgerald delivers a decisive victory over Ned Russell. The bout features strong exchanges, Fitzgerald’s sharp right hook and tactical footwork proving decisive amid crowd excitement and the lingering impact of past form. Russell allegedly regains vigor but falters against Fitzgerald’s aggressive adjustments.

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Carnage at the Seaport Match Ends in Victory for Roh Jénty

In a rough seaboard bout, Roh Jénty defeated Aidy Greaves after a drawn prelims with Private Morin and Private Jedi Mienot in support. Ed Gunter led a band and the crowd, including Mike Bauer, watched the action as Rupnel required medical attention for a jaw injury. The event highlighted Irish trade tensions and regional tensions surrounding the contests.

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Brisbane Boxing Gossip Amid Timing Confusion

Report from a Brisbane boxing bout describes a timing mix up as Jones wins on points over an opponent amid a tense finish. Fans erupt as Jones dominates the later rounds while Sid Hare and others exchange blows, with referees and officials contending with the pace and crowd noise.

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Boxing Chaos at the Ring Ends in Dramatic Fall and Victory

A chaotic ring scene unfolds as fighters clash amid cheers and bans, with Fitzgerald delivering a decisive win after a brutal sequence. Russell suffers a fall and is carried from the canvas while the crowd roars. The bout ends with Fitzgerald declared the winner amid a volatile spectacle and recaps of prior bouts and boxing notes.

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Cycling News From Australia Promotes Open Road Races

The Melbourne cycling scene sees renewed interest with new clubs forming and plans for open road races. Enfield Burwood Club and others prepare events from August as riders vie for cups while calls grow for age restrictions and safety measures.

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Old-Timer's Story Highlights Waters and 100 Yard Speed

A reminiscence by W F Corbett recalls Waters of Waverley and the British swimming scene. It notes Waters' fast 100-yard times, his era rivals including London clubs and the Langford lineage, and mentions influential names such as Becket and Hume as part of a broader national sprint history.

National swimming title results and records noted

A garbled report lists finishers Perry McGillivray and Ramme among qualifiers at a national championship, with timing around 27 seconds and a dramatic finish. It also mentions Langer winning a national championships event in Pensacola and Claire Galligan setting a U S women’s record in a 449 yard swim, with scattered references to other swimmers and dates in August.

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Boxing at the Dubbo Camp Finals and Contests

The Dubbo camp hosted a boxing finals event featuring competitors like Wantome-tte Demprey and J Coy with notable bouts and scoring, while the rugby league segment highlighted intense play and crowd turnout. Key figures included Ken Boese and Vincent, with referees and officials managing the day’s schedule.

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Kiama Camp Sports 1A Notes on Event Delays and Scores

Reports from the Kiama Camp 1A event describe a delayed program with mixed results. Officials note weather and stand closures affected heats, while several teams posted notable times and others faced disqualifications or infractions.

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