22 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
1
A detailed preview outlines Australia and the United States teams for the Davis Cup, evaluating players like Anderson, Johnston, Tilden, and Tiloeh, and weighing doubles options. The piece analyzes form, injuries, and strategic pairings to project likely outcomes and key matches.
Tom Gibbons challenged World heavyweight champion Dempsey in Shelby Montana. The bout featured savage clinches and pile driving, with Dempsey dominating through most rounds. Gibbons pressed back and landed in bursts, but the referee allowed rough tactics and many clinches. Dempsey’s power and wrestling edge carried him to victory despite late aggression from Gibbons. Financials show Dempsey netted about 260000 dollars due to gate receipts, with Gibbons receiving 2500 dollars plus a cut for valuations.
The report details a brutal round by round altercation between Dempsey and Gibbons. It notes exchanges of body shots and jabs, clinches, and the champion’s resilience as Gibbons presses, with bleeding, heavy blows, and crowd reactions shaping the tense ring drama. Dempsey pursues decisive body and head punches, while Gibbons counters with sharp lefts and right hooks, maintaining rhythm until the final rounds.
A garbled personals style piece discusses a master bowler linked to Queenslavit and a Me Kourar Betoing tik the other event. It mentions Howie Amouiatioh and Charien Anilvews, Bowls year round, references Mer Att rete from Metbsarne, and Australian yacht associations with odd fragments.
The article praises Fukuda and the Japanese team in the Davis Cup ties in Australia, highlighting Fukuda’s doubles prowess and overall skill. It notes Samual Hardy's admiration of Fukuda and discusses the strong play against rivals, with emphasis on Fukuda's elegant volleying and strategic court presence.
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