Referee Notes and News From 1915 Boxing Contests
The Referee dated Wednesday August 25 1915 reports on contests and ringmen across lands, noting Olympia Stadium razed by fire and轉 legends like Red Watson in the fighter roster. It lists fighters and officials, mentions match results, and highlights ongoing boxing activity with reference to venues, figures, and organizational names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigus
All Lands
Red Watson
Olympia Stadium
Uren
Red Watson The Slugger Faces Belgian Defeat In Ring
Watson battles Belgian challenger Damien in a seesaw welterweight contest. The Belgian pressue and a late eighth round assault test Watson’s defense though he rallies with sharp counters. In a tough, full length bout Watson proves his class, but the Belgian holds on to claim a hard fought win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Abe Ayyer
Chris
Amalia
Silvie
Henri
Watson
Algarve
Ijics
Muraelt
Estigarn
Atsaning
Ana Jideis
Ain
Fania
Troy
van Demin
Yana
Helen
Euskal
Damien
Svenure
Pervedn
Wat- 2
Uren Defeats Clune In Boxing Showdown For Title
In a tense ring battle at Newtown, Uren of New South Wales unleashed sharp jabs and solid uppercuts to outbox Clune. The result crowned Uren Fight Night champion as the crowd roared at decisive blows and a dramatic finish.
Uren Clune Fight Ends With Clune's Victory In Dense Clash
In a crowded ring the clash features Uren and Clune as the bout wears on with repeated body attacks and sharp exchanges. Clune delivers the decisive blows in early stages and gains the upper hand, while Uren shows resilience but is outmatched by Clune's sustained offense and clever defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chame
W.hythening
Uren
Nesrins
Olympia Stadium Destroyed By Fire After Friday Blaze
Olympia Stadium in Newtown was destroyed by a blaze on Friday. Fire brigades quickly responded to the early morning fire, with surrounding district crews aiding to control the damage. The land and equipment valued at many thousands were destroyed. the building had been insured. Ownership traces to Samuel Hordern Trust, with the site previously sold from the original company. No injuries reported. investigation into cause forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy
Aten
Newtown
Rane
Australia
Olympia Stadium
Martina
Caretakus
Maries
Asstaamce
Hie
Lachemes
Enine
Samuel Hordern
Referee Bias Allegations Cloud Smith v Baker Case
The lengthy court record details allegations about referee impartiality in a Smith v Baker match. Testimony questions whether the release was blessed and if bias affected decisions, including disputes with Harald Baker. Multiple speakers discuss objectivity, past disagreements, and the potential impact on outcomes.
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Weuindad
Fura
Gannon
Fle Ultera
Ald Baker
Ald Baker. Mile Honor
Parcies
Azeinal Uistane
Harald Breer
Revered umpire Rulton Sams remembered in essay on life
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Reverend Rulton Sams and a long career in sport and faith, detailing his resilience, stern discipline, and influence on players and communities. The narrative weaves through matches, trains, and scenes from Australia, marking his wartime era and public roles.
Boxing preliminaries Report From Saturday Bouts
The preliminaries saw Pat Connally defeat Don Peel and Fred O Grady outpoint Ab Allen. On Monday Ted Uren faced Herb Heer with the event halted by officials. In the third round Barker was declared the winner. Term Keating defeated Theo Green on points in another bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Connally
Don Peel
Att Paints
Fred O'Grady
Ab Allen
Ted Uren
Herb Heer Wan
Efferce
Nd Barker
Term Keating
Theo Green
Stadium Fixtures and Team Scores Reportedly Mixed Up
Report describes confusion over fixtures and venue naming for a PN game. Mentions several teams and places in a fragmented style, with likely references to Seton's and Milhae. Contains unreadable OCR fragments and garbled names, but indicates scheduling concerns and potential match outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saat Ey
Mols Muskyei Ceoshiea P Toulag Seton's
Eh Ounat Eten
Fens
Rhein Srneuini Uni Tiractaie
Champa Iti PT
Mab 5
Maes Eave
Mest
Metaek
Wasa
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Ben Rewsa
Rin Gayay
Frite Holland
del AM Aeitch
Charlie Samson
Durmber
Treaker
Wily
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Wulloogane
Nsw
Inge
Soret de Bing
Murray
Warson
Ine Rivera
Harold Marighh
Beatae
Weisser Manneronne
Tom Lewse
Tvnlay
Atuil
Skeie
Wales Wren
Melbiuinme
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Penne Alban
Vietnam
Hong
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Mtoe E Fo Trani
Bicol Simpson
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Wal Seale
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AL Kung
Ang Ryan
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George Prentice
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Noel Mits
Mom Sam
Eherigan
Jock
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Ine Wii
Jack Peat
Melhmiee Gautervonmand
Naeastie
Gertine Mia
Ponent Hive
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Grealgne
Bert Sparge
Nethoune
Yun Noh
Ora
Aera
Conan
Aning Jy
Iebal
Ind Sisi
Nik Wary Sian Rong
Snowy
BAKER
Belmont Buildings
Red. Watson
Slugger
Henri Demlen
Meriean
Ant Suse
the Cynic
Sid Tought
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A. Avin
Ieee
He Auiack
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Ime
Kimana
Ie Siaing Va
Henri Damier
N.S
Wales
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Baskadel
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Clune
Rena
Eline
Duta
Gov
Renty
Lee
Nate Sacegeut
Lending
Sime
Leinica
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Clive
Beth
Rudy
Wwe
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Vance
Willy Soto
Chine
Wal Bose Prarsy
Eliov
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Seheid
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Weil
Yuri Bower
Doneg
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Fece Maki
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Smith v. Baker Law Case
Mi Bloomfield
Darcy Low
Geety
Harald Baker
Bunge
Rulton Sams
Wight
Leveyrich
Cinleens
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Slane
Rockhampton
Durmeni
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Kramer v. Kay
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Themis Ants
Aee
Rome
Prentice Arthur
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