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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
2
In a gripping narrow bout the American Jack Green and Frenchman Coulon engaged in a hard fought contest. Spectators cheered as Green pressed, Coulon absorbed punishment, and the clash swung with exchanges and clinches until a late flurry determined Coulon’s edge and Green’s resistance.
The New Zealand Amateur Championships feature bouts across weight classes with notable performances from Gunn of Timaru and Lawless from Otago. Key results include Gunn defeating Leckie in a close fight and Lawless edging ONeill amid strong rounds, with McCleary and Brownlie delivering sharp showings as the event progresses.
A historic shift in New York boxing oversight emerges as the Boxing Commission and governor push new rules and weights. The article notes public interest, expected tax revenue, and the evolving structure of how bouts are judged and sanctioned with possible impacts on fighters and venues. It mentions key figures, including Governor and boxing officials, and references regulations governing weigh ins, challenger rights, and board authority. There is also coverage of related boxing events and personalities, plus notes on boxing matches and prospects in the era.
A chaotic OCR summary notes Green and Brogan at £500 per appearance amid a wrestling card featuring Jack Green, Jimmy, and Tommy Harley. The report mentions preliminaries, weight classes, and a championship pursuit in Australia era terms, with Hugo and Sullivans cited and a tense, partially garbled narrative of bouts and crowd reactions.
A chaotic report covers a boxing bout between Joe Symonds and Sullivan with disputed scoring and crowd reactions. Referee Joe Gett ered faced pressure as spectators and officials argued over rounds and outcomes. The piece notes disarray surrounding early rounds and hints at contentious judging plus the involvement of other boxing figures.
Report details the Prince of Wales visiting Sydney to observe physical training and sport, praising Lieutenant Colonel Bielke-Petersen for his role in promoting physical education. The piece highlights plans for English school style training and a proposed court, with the prince noting the value of squash and racquet sports in military and civilian fitness.
A chaotic report details accusations of refereeing bias in a Brisbane boxing event. The piece claims payment irregularities, claims of favoritism toward a rival fighter, and calls for impartial scrutiny while documenting the alleged financial tangledness and moral questions surrounding the match.
In a tense showdown at the Shatvruhiny Theatre on Tuesday night Stone edged Kay in a dramatic bout. Stone's accuracy and aggression drew cheers as Kay fought back, but Stone secured the victory amid applause from fans and officials.
A garbled wartime style notice references Murphy accepting a challenge from Murpy for a boxing match. Mentions Doolan, referees, money deposits, and a planned night at a venue with crowd bets. Also notes a New Zealand Cross pursuit and a likely grudge match on a Saturday date.
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