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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1922

Page

2

Jamito Beats Larry Jones In Uneven Stadium Bout

Jamito and Jones fought a hard but unremarkable contest at the Stadium last Saturday night with Jamito winning on points but neither boxer impressing. The match drew a large crowd and featured cautious exchanges, with Jamito using a frequent left lead while Jones aimed for the midsection and head. Referee cautions for low blows appeared, and the bout was widely viewed as not meeting expectations.

Jamito Larry Jones America Jamita Criqui Jones Vince Blackburn Jerry Sullivan Orient Manila Blackburn Jerry Bullinan Jamiro Janie Jamite Mick Dooley Frank Thorn Finney Helda Criquim Jami Jamigo Sydney Imite Jackinney Larry Cortis Harry Gordon Len Waters Joe Wallis Waters Gordon Bohramann Beachum Jack Lynch Stuart Morrison Stadiums, Ltd Jack Munro Jack Watson Perry Watera Janet Wonder Boy

Australian boxer Harry Duggan visits Sydney after long stay

Harry Duggan, longtime Victorian boxer now living in South Africa, is in Sydney for the first time in his life. The 54 year old former South Melbourne footballer and prominent Duggan family member recounts circuit battles, praises past rivals, and notes his return to South Africa as a bookmaker. He travels with his wife and plans to return next Saturday.

Ibesnos Melbourne Marty Duggan South Afria Vinth Sydney Brome Jackson Grife Fitzsimmone Harry Duggan Australia West Australis South Africa Harry Duggan Mike Williams Charlie Dunn Starlight Herb Lynott Herb Joe Goddard Peter Jackson Crystal Palace Richmond Victoria West Australia Pat O'Toole Mick Purcell Fremantle McElhone Kalgoorlie Owen Sullivan Harry Laing Old Australian Athletic Club Darlinghurst Skating Rink Johannesburg Jack Barnett Paddy Slavin Joburg Billy Heffernan New Zealand Tom Partridge Darlinghurst Hall Tom Christian Cocker Tweedie Tattersall's Club Durban Harry Duegan Sfp South Melbourne Jack Marshall

Boxers urged to save money and plan for tomorrow

A veteran referee warns boxers that rainy days arrive sooner for fighters and stresses saving earnings. He cites ex champions like Clabby, Wolgast, Nelson, Dillon, and Sid Godfrey as examples, recounting how disciplined money management aided later life while noting many peers wasted funds. The piece discusses youth in boxing, upholding Waters amid debate over age limits and stressing resilience of young fighters.

Jimmy Clabby Jimmy America Seattle Egan Clabby Ad Wolgast Bartling Nelson Jack Dillon Peter Jackson Peter Sid Godfrey Leichhardt Sydney Sid

Cook Defeats Canadian Jones In London Prize Fight

George Cook, the Australian heavyweight champion, edged Horace Jones of Canada in a 20 round bout at Holland Hall, using tactical changes to overpower Jones. Jones showed new restraint but Cook’s body and head punches, plus smart infighting, sealed a clear decision as the National Sporting Club season closed amid strong attendance.

George Cook Horace Jones London Aa Jones Jones Lloyd England Soldier Jones Holland Fork Hall London Sporting Life Cook National Sporting Club Lewie-Murns

Leonard Defends Lightweight Title In No-Decision Bout

Benny Leonard defended his world lightweight crown in a 12 round bout with Lew Tendler at Boyle's Thirty Acres. The fight produced a large crowd, with many scoring it a draw though Leonard led late and a no decision was declared under New Jersey law. Gate receipts were reported around 450000 dollars with Leonard to receive two thirds of the prize pool after affiliate shares.

Charles Regigns Parie Francois Charles Paul Brevieres Balmain Betts’ National Theatre Ha Young Chris, Mitchel Bu Hills Les Reynolds Paul McQuarrie McCleary McQuarrie Sree Nica Cotte Vane Waters Eddie McQuorty Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Johnny Kilbane Richie Mitchell Sam Langford America Ted Kid) Lewis Jimmy Clabby Johnny Wilson Jos Fox Britain London Sporting Life Joe Eugene Criqui Australia France Lew ‘Tendler Benny Leonard Pal bin Watera Tommy Hanley Wos Teddy Green Jock Jerry Sullivan Lew Tender Honolulu Jersey City Boyle's Thirty Acres Lew Tendler Leonard Philadelphia New Jersey Tandler Tendler Lew Jon Tender Benny Henry Tercher Jet Henny Will Tex Rickard Wll

Learn Boxing From Dave Smith Paired Champion

Instructional note lists boxing lessons by Dave Smith with reference to paired championship status and training terms, though the text is garbled and includes miswritten names and stray terms. The readable elements imply a lesson offer from a champion instructor and a promotional pairing or certification phrase.

Evening Ring Bout Shows Sudden Odds Swing

The referee cautioned the combatant as the bout began with Jones favored at 3 to 1 and a market of 5 to 2 at the start. Odds swung dramatically after the second half, with officials including Cork as referee and judges Percy Moes Lionel Bettinson Norman Clark and H. Douglas as timekeepers, all noted in the sparse report.

Jones Cork Percy Moes Lionel Bettinson Norman Clark

Cyclone Johnny Thompson Named Chief of Police in Sycamore

Cyclone Johnny Thompson, famed American ring fighter who visited Australia twice, is named Chief of Police for Sycamore Illinois. Gordon and Semmens notes. Jimmy Semmens, Australia’s ban tamweight champion, is often cited in talk of a possible bout. Gordon, rugged and bruising, could challenge any foe, yet no match with Semmens is confirmed.

Cyclone Johnny Thompson Australia Sycamore Illinois Gordon Semmens Jimmy Semmens Harry Gordon Bruiser Peverenry Waters

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