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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
3
A lively article recounts a dramatic boxing clash between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Johnson secures victory after a grueling thirteen rounds, with Burns fighting bravely and enduring heavy punishment before the police halt the bout.
The Greensite Amateur Horsinyard selects boxers and five wrestlers for the Queensland Amateur Association squad. Notables include Pillow Williams and Middleton CM Gigi W, with FC Burwood bantam also listed. Godteay Morgan may join the team later. Hubie Winton faces Will Brogan next Monday night in a limited ten to twenty round bout. Brogan, recently rising from obscurity, is well known and expected to deliver a strong challenge.
Dave Meekin stepped into the ring nursing a sprained ankle which hampered his attack against Ted Oliver. The Pretoria contest ended with Oliver notable in the seventh round as Meekin fought on. Referee and crowd reported Meekin’s injury as a factor in the late rounds.
The Governor General assumed the Commodore role at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron signaling a strong yachting season ahead. Noted British yacht owner and enthusiast, Thorn arate, supported by Paul Rasa of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, champions active interclub racing and high seas competition. The Sydney Amateur Sailing Club reported a prosperous annual meeting with £125 10s in favorable club outcomes as twenty two races sailed under the club flag.
Last Saturday night drew a crowd at Melbourne padium as Fran Brogan tried to regain his seat from conqueror Dick Johnson. Preliminary rounds were lively with hard exchanges and noted physical disparity between Brogan and Johnson.
The report details a brutal boxing bout where Johnson starts to dominate in mid rounds, flooring Brogan and delivering decisive blows that edge him ahead. Brogan staggers from Johnson’s right and a crushing blow to the jaw, with the crowd roaring as Johnson seals victory in the later rounds.
The report outlines new rules in billiards and snooker with emphasis on 12. of the men rodr on and penalties for fouls. It notes delays affecting the schedule and lists players such as Mewins GA Staller A Gay A Tener and W Hughes among contenders in the Melbourne championship context.
The NSW Motor Cycle Association plans a water cooling test at Genial Park Brisbane with entrants from Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Competitors and observers are advised to contact the Northern club secretary for communication details. The Victorian MCC announces a 24 hour endurance trial and a state registration drive with many clubs reporting new memberships and upcoming clinics and trophy events.
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