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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
15
A Sydney boxing scene report discusses plans and rivalries for upcoming matches. Talks center on Kay versus Uren and a possible repeat with Brien Holland, amid promoter concerns and public interest at Melbourne Stadium events.
Jae Coleek and Uren clash over a bet and wedding plans as Dave Smith seeks excusal from an engagement. The contested stake centers on 1400, with references to Helen Uren and Hilathy Red. Published notes suggest fresh from recent events, the parties show no lack of readiness.
Reports from Sidney reveal confusion over LES DARCY enlisting status as the Liverpool- named correspondent notes his mother’s heartache and the stress of separation. The piece describes Darcy’s reluctance, the claim he joined aviation corps, and public sympathy for mothers torn by wartime losses.
Report of Mart Murphy defeating Brownlee in a hard fought boxing match. Murphy's precise counter and power, despite Brownlee’s resilience, carried the bout through four rounds with a decisive finish. A telegram later noted Tuck Kennedy’s four round KO of Ryan in Araluen Aukina.
Uren defended his featherweight title in a brutal Saturday night match at the Stadium. Holland attacked but Uren’s countering and power kept the contest close, ending in a disputed decision after long, tiring rounds. The crowd saw flashes of skill amid a wearied showcase, with Holland showing more steady movement and Uren landing decisive blows late.
The bout features heavy blows and sustained action as Uren overwhelms Holland, delivering powerful rights and head shots. Bracketed by exchanges from Britz, Brandon, and others, the preliminaries stage a ferocious buildup with Blanch and Graham shaping the early rounds.
Owen Cairns outpointed Frank O'Connor at the Stadium on Monday night in a 004 yard tin return. Referee Fred Bakers judged Cairns the winner amid a rough, action filled bout in which Cairns showed vigor and kept pressuring O'Connor throughout. O'Connor weighed 107, Cairns 109, with Cairns displaying the stronger late surge as the crowd saw a hard fought, not decisive match.
Sydney fixtures list Negt Baturdey night Tommy Uren and others dated August 28 with several names unclear. Brisbane notes next Saturday with Sid Sullivan Ned Pitperald Lenthall reports Krank cal Foran in hand and mentions Billy Brodie Hangar. Unclear names and fragmented phrases.
In a detailed account, Geofle chips haw arrives in Australia as debates swirl over referee gender and the legitimacy of George Cigi. Mike Gibbons, Buck Crouse, and Jack Dillon feature in a long discussion of Darcy clashing with Chip, exploring past bouts, draws, and the question of who truly holds the middleweight crown.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts boxing circles in Baltimore and Sydney, mentioning Mike Gibbons, Erne McNulty, and opponents, with references to trainers, press, and an intended exhibition. The writer promises further accounts from Australia and cites figures like Shadow Maker and others in late chapter gear.
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