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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
16
Australian press recounts a desert boxing tourney intertwined with cinema showings. Troops, referees, and officers presided over weighins and finals while Allied soldiers and Australians supported the event amid wartime entertainment funds and cinema programs.
A fragmented historical account traces Joe Grim, the famed iron jaw, from early greatness to a string of defeats. It notes his World Heavyweight title era, later battles with notable contenders, and the decline that led to diminished prominence in boxing circles. The piece brushes on physicians’ concerns and public reaction to his battered condition.
The article details a boxing tournament where Edwards loses to Hatton in a midweight bout. It covers round-by-round action, notable exchanges, and judges’ decision. Also noted are tournament conclusions and evening screenings at the cinema highlighting topical subtexts.
McCoy outpoints Volaire after a sharp, bruising match with Edwards and Herb McCoy failing to capitalize. Volaire dominates early rounds, strikes with a clever feint, and secures the win as McCoy’s pace fades. The crowd roars, praising Volaire’s technique while McCoy shows stubborn defense and late rally attempts.
In Quitelan under the QAE auspices, a wrestling championship drew a large, eager crowd. The program featured feathersweight and heavyweight bouts with several decisive falls and close contests, highlighting talent from local wrestlers and notable competitors.
Australian heavyweight Tom Uren defeated Harry Stone in a controversial 20-round bout described as a strong display of Uren’s strategy and stamina. Stone offered persistent attacks and moments of control, but Uren’s cleaner punching and rangier style carried the match to his favor amid a crowded arena.
The notice lists the head office at 282 Pitt Street with a contact phone number 6559 6500. No further context or actions are provided.
The fragment recounts a historic boxing scene with Jim Corbett and contemporary foes. It charts dramatic knockouts, rivalries, and venue notes at Melbourne Stadium including Thorne and Langs, highlighting the era's welterweight limits, showmanship, and public spectacle.
Harry Molines shilled George Holmes in a boxing match on Monday night at the Siadhim. Holmes won after an engaging battle as Olney Inrecorinp followed their rivals. Joe Acheson appeared post fight after a 96 minute interval but the bout ended with Ray Green earning the decision after a ten round contest.
The article profiles Tommy Burns and Billy Muldoon launching a health farm venture in Huntington Beach California. It describes a hospital like focus on nervousness stomach trouble obesity and other ailments, with Dr. Gerarnty and Pratey Piper noted. The farm touts modern facilities including a 50-team training setup, a hotel style lodging, and cuisine. It highlights Burns as managing partner with support from public figures and mentions rates and accessibility for visitors seeking wellness.
Fragmentary OCR item appears to describe a classified listing for motors and bicycles with garbled company and product names. The readable bits indicate a sale or notice involving multiple items and vendors, but specifics are unclear.
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