Boxing memoirs from Ostley dock era and global boxing tour
Dave Smith recalls leaving London on the Osterley at Tilbury Dock during the 1912 dock strike. He recounts boxing tours in Britain, Sydney, and Liverpool, meeting figures like Pat O’Keefe and Georges Carpentier, laboring stories, injuries, and a controversial waiter incident at a notable hotel.
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Osterley
Tilbury Dock
London
Leandon
Pat O'Keefe
Mie
Mokey
Soho
Atip
Waltorn
Wrortess
Onl Lowes
Wes Dave Smith
Champing
Australia
Georges Carpentier
Liverpool
Jock Harrhi
Hackett KOs Rekola in Sylwey Stadium boxing clash
Arvhin Mokole and Teesret eter staged a fierce bout at Sylwey Stadium where Hackett kayoed Rekola in a 14th round stoppage. The match featured heavy blows and near falls as both heavy hitters pressed the action, with referee warnings and late round drama shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvhin Mokole
Sylwey
Leon Huefoett
Alcesmuml
Finn
Nlier
Moore
Stuckett
Bala
R. Eatin Lrapmarense
Ewtry Pala
Bewlendy
Ida
Bain
Norer
Dempeay
Leocray
McClure Triumph in Hectic Bout at Saloonlay
McClure, scoring 105, wrested victory in a fast paced round by besting Willy cee eae at the sombinal event. The crowd witnessed a dramatic finish as McClure pressed early, with key exchanges from Billy Berea and Olive Baber influencing the late rounds before McClure sealed the win.
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Ran
McClure
Willy Cee
Winnoe
Marcel Ile
Bie Ile
Wallaly Mckennie
Taney
Keack-Walee
Billy Berea
Rene
Aun Baron
Jeanne
Atlowe
Faye
Cherils
Jimmy O
Bob Hale
Dock Miler
Olive Baber
Ed Lawer
Thera
Amd
Wen Treat Bowt
Avening Ten Ver
Feyror
Wilson
Varsity Boxing Finals at Union Hall in University Meet
Championship finals held at Union Hall highlight bantamweight P J Menn, featherweight L Mevlery, and lightweight W Mutton among winners. Results show close decisions as Mevlery beats TP Frac, Mutton defeats Trouville, and other bouts conclude with narrow margins. Final rules specify four rounds of two minutes each.
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Sirduiey University
Boeing
Reville
P. J. Menn Teat
He Ratleses
Featherweighis
L. Mevlery
Lightwerghier
Mutton
Fragmentary Memoir of a Liverpool Refugee Visit
An undated, garbled reminiscence describes offers of shelter in Liverpool that were declined after a brief stay, a planned Dieppe trip, and a boxing bout between Curpentier and Frank Rinne. The writer recounts stitching a neck injury, staying at a hotel, and a night of unclear happiness amid troubling events.
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Liverpool
Tiem
Dieppe
Faye Weiter
Prominent Sydney Boxer Edges Baker in Melbourne Bout
A crowded West Melbourne Stadium saw Yaune Sil upset Roy Baker of Sydney in a tight match. Baker used his reach and footwork to lead early, but Sil's aggression and cleaner combinations won rounds, leaving Baker momentarily shaken yet competitive through most of the contest.
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Towle
Feo
Henta
Prnehbawl
Sydhey
Jim Deircol
Leilous
Delscoll
War Lok
Hoch Keyes
Cnd
Stich
Lewis
Wirdsor Castle
West Melbourne
Yaune Sil
Roy Baker
Sydney
Ehanen
Petting
Ithe
Halle
Bart Gebarn
Tom Doran Agulnet
Ivank Stevens
Acta
Erie Webb
Percy ‘Samson
Hilly Moore Ina
Tin Meloony
Dim Morris
Hilly Siughen
Bolniel Stan Micky
Wrestlers Zarynoff and Banaski Draw In Adelaide Bout
Fragmented report from Adelaide covers Zarynoff and Banaski fighting to a draw amid a struggle for superiority. Poor OCR yields unclear details but notes both competitors showing resilience and a notable exchange in late rounds.
Gillespie Wins in Sixth Round at Brisbane Night Bout
Gillespie, in a tight contest, lands a decisive right to Wilson's jaw in the sixth round. Wilson endures through multiple exchanges but Gillespie's relentless bombardment leaves the American struggling. The crowd sees a hard fought exhibition with Gillespie maintaining the edge before the final bell.
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Koos
Clive
Wileson
Wilson
Gillespie
Wilton
Wilean
Gillespie Dhed At Tin Uke
Leo Felitt
Lou
Boxing Notes From Covent Garden Card Referenced
Boxing report covers Ring title prospects and match results at Covent Garden. Mentions National Sporting Club aims, London venue action, and several preliminary bouts featuring Jim Melkenzie, Bil Coop ee, Wally McKenale, and Ale Coferman with outcomes and referee stoppages noted.
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Brown
Wally McKenale
McKengle
Lomiett Vko
Olviouws
Mckenzie
Cher Kiocker
Ale Coferman
Jimmy Leonid
Cole
Marlomon
Mller
Boxing title bout shadows and broken odds in New Vegas ring
Fragmented lines describe a boxing title bout involving Parker and Broadfoot with mentions of Eatins and Geabasel. The report notes Parker won easily over 26 rounds while other details blur, suggesting a controversial or partial recount of the match and personal matters following the bout.
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Parker
Holier
Jim Broadfoot
Beelonius
Werwelsi
Forfeltey
North Sydney Amateur Championships Entries Open
North Sydney Amateur Championships close on September 1. Entries details unclear, with references to weights and scores. Contact Sark Tea at Manresa Toll for entry forms or obtain them from Tomi via slack.
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North Seiney
Sark Tea
Manresa Toll
North Sydney
Boxore
Slack Tomi
Boras
Pormanteen Moudas
Payitten
Fants
Hawktown Stadia Results Highlight Quick Roundouts
Ambiguous OCR notes describe bouts at Hawktown Stadia with Deonaere outpointing Gily Hetso and Tammy Wilmott defeating Geormy Moo in prelims. Other names such as Ack Newburn Tenner Regera Dilly Welayt and Goce User appear in scattered results and scores like 8.1 0.0 3.1 7.0 7.7.
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Hawktown
Deonaere
Gily Hetso
Waloro
Ack Newburn
Boant al. Tenner
Palntaim
Aupportinge dix
Tammy Wilmott Ont
Geormy Moo
Les Molton
Regera
Dilly Welayt
Joule Gieitinin
Monson and Harms Brisbane Bout Looms Likely
Fragmentary sports note hints at a Brisbane boxing bout involving Monson and Harms. Mentions Harry Keceingy, a possible challenger Ted Bronean, and references to Sydney two months prior with unclear details and names.
Lawler and Kelly Edge in Boxing Bout After Rough Rounds
Lawler and Kelly fought a tense match with fierce exchanges and a near finish. Jack Watson showed resilience, scoring key blows while Leo Hie and Seren Teeset provided defense, as the bout moved through rounds with momentum shifting and final scoring close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wateon
Ted Leleibh
Bernie Gotlinetz
Lawles Witn Aghia
Droppal
Leo
Pe Avery
Jack Watton
Martie
Énouph
Beak Watson Fiettle
Watson
Bo Hawruviefed
Mack Victory Over Anderson in Narrow Boxing Bout
Mack outpoints Anderson Mi 0 1 ek X60 em clearest dociaton. Goorm Short (Lid) defeated: fourercandera rested Dees Athoor for koi. See Lid Drowning (3.13). Thompson Wiks Newcastle hoary won a fifteen round palais deck bow by defeathins Vonk Hawnaberty.
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Mackie
Foy
Paine Erni Bmiller
Foy Turse
Thompson Wiks
Cicorne Thompamt
Newcastle
Hoary
Wolsht
World Sports and Notes by Brigalow Twelve
A jumbled retrospective roundup covers golf results and players. Mentions C F Whar, A P Oillenple, and Adams lity Wy Cheelinmypton. Notes on international golf matches, baseball prospects like Averill and Swimson, and league commissions. Mentions speedway, golf open results, and university championships with scattered names and figures.
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Uivathura
Mra
C.fae
Sulbury Golf Ulu Dr
A. P. Oillenple
Adams
WDL Chines
Bus Uel
Sig
Auer
Gtnr
Vic
Worl Averill
Cleveland
Aelder
Indians
Evert Swimson
Hendricks
Cincinnati Meds
Faverill
Theron
Turbulent club politics and track triumphs noted in Mosport paper
The article records internal clashes at a football club with moves to退出 board, and highlights wide athletic success. It mentions football, boxing, wrestling, indoor track, and outdoor events with strong reference to track records and a pending tournament. It also covers horse racing tech debate and a Barraba Open Ball tournament with winners and scores.
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Erick
Jonebuy
Tenis
Murphy's Pile Pills Nogn Aperient and Racing Notes
A garbled OCR of a mixed item mentions Murphy's Pile Pills Nogn Aperient sold by druggists and stores, then shifts to a track star Go June 17 at Yankee Stadium, New York, noting past distances and Olympic ties. It continues with racing club discussions across Western Districts, listing towns from Bourke to Nyngan, urging club alignment for better meetings and taxation.
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Lio
Lermoml
Inet
Yanks Stadium
New York
Firmin Tsee
America
Fas
Nabdot
Mogae
Yoer
Armsterdam
Pia J
Lanmond
Nurtwi
Warren Boral
Nurte
Ue West
Agyat 4
Browarrian
Bourke
Byneun
Warren
Jockey Club
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Pat O’keefe
Cutie
Pat
Lawton
Hellesat Lane
Ami
Prodners
Ecair
Old Gairty
Thal
Alo
Tepp
Coerte Campbell
England
Bigana Corti
Enteriai
Gael Fiche
Phe Inna
Leichhardt Stadium
Olmort
Loughe
Curlews
Droppeth
Awi
Calnta
Che Tod
Hackett
Rekola
Dempsey
Bragg
Bud Jennings
Wally Hancock
Siki
Baker
Zarynoff and
Banaski
Adelaide
Tarrnogt
Joe Banwght
Bonsek
Natemilch
Nmi
Wilson Skies Tower
Brisbane Fights
Talresgower
Rome
Coswent Garden
Babe
Covent Garden
Wbaesha Stadiem Club
High Halborn
Pondlae
Nother
Fran Amerlee
Frelims
Clark Vunaene
Monson and
Harms
Brisbane
Harry Keceingy
Tha Belebans
Amich
Ted Bronean
Bisath Afrieoo
Fiore
Ib Roends
Heye
Tooheys
Lawler and
Kelly
Mack
Anderson
Jame
World’s. Sporting News
Brigalow
Yen
Lord Forster
Mio
Vinner
Lord Worster
P.o.alg
Die
Peinatin
Emily
Deerond
Sir Rosey
Juoo
Sir Hoard Frugk
Uémin
Mr Oh Fobuson
Joy
Hee Urowne
Nichols
Ventee
Jane
Amiriel
Conley Quiler
Amerina
Brookstre
Dixie
Watts
Bea
Great Britain
Qawali
Ad America
Ie Andraws
Britain
Belo
Camaro
Ueecrames
Familiar Drittind
Defa
Cooatn
Ty-Wioe
Wolk
Olos
Neren Rox
Wart
Sunningdale
Con
Wellow
Botal
Gley
Dorhrits
Mavnte Comet
Eblicn
Western Conference
Eliebility
G. Douwo
Leonor
Crystal
SS Paints
Tunak Ban
Billy Lotowad
Sueetesen
Toger Frogiuy
Malehorlor
Sora i Loudon
Lamas
Frovlay
Yousto
Siomfori Bridge
Goa
Kahn
Fay. Ian
Hilary Boethunay
Unitels Daha
Rubn
En Ralph
Keown
Ark Powhor
Americaun
Mitch Erle Spencer
Kuhn
Don ‘Tayior
Colin Tunt
Wbo
Yorkshire
Orinner
Yorkshre
Lin
Wingate
Tea Ptinievsara
Gaudin
Fe Beoise
Udvereity
Tuiwois Athbeins
A. Helton
Oa Magazine
Unie
Avery Australian
Medhus
Teestan
Eng
North End
Sogeot
al. J. Bees
W Lueur
A. Parker
Bite Mae No.kona
Tim Elhe Chilies
Abel Miltebill
Abel
EL Whiteomiles
Outboard
Amn Hott Jland
Kinrold Choponi
Lie
Howe
Tritet
Drittwool
Whe
Sls
Htekeo Propellers
HonBofebers
Ngs
Bivek
Monrhent
Lorena Ibn
Daly
Newuirhet
le Johnson
Wan Johnson
Southall
Miley Emeya
Burl Hite
Jolieeon
Crystal Palace
Seytome
Dastrict
Areoabeaat
W. H. Dene
Mith
D. V. Gutton
Pringle
Naenciates
Capel
H. Tempest
Wigkor
Rombh
Turner
Saremond
Prince Sertmond
Wien
la Joheuy
Poston St
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