Australian teen Purcell shocks Jones in title test
Purcell, a 17 to 19 year old from Sydney, stunned American contender Tommy Jones in a dramatic welterweight bout. Despite a knockdown late in the 14th round, Purcell recovered and fought on to a split decisive victory, claiming the challenge for Jack Carroll’s Australian welterweight title. Jones, a tough rival, put in hard exchanges but could not deny Purcell’s late surge.
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Purcell
Sydney
Jack Carroll
Jimmy Purcell
Porcell
Ant
Queensbarry
T. Strang
Game
Young Purcell
Tommy Jones
Carroll
Jones
Carrol
Eliies
Ausalias
Omase
Findar
Jiomng
Tomy
Hhomy
Ye “Howe
Ayul Te
Cartier
Horn
Tommy
Sand
Sharman Eyes Martin Bishop Title Fight Australia
Promoter Jimmy Sharman challenges Herb Bishop for the Australian lightweight title and eyes Melbourne or Sydney as the bout venue. He praises Billy Martin as a standout, notes ex-champion Billy GrIME’s Cairns base, and comments on Tiger Parkes injury delaying inclusion in the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy EE Sharman
Froma
Nis
Queensland
Billy Martin
Ande
Jae Corral
Sharman
Martin
Herb Bishop Tosbox
Melbourne
Sydney
Urey
Nmster
Nae
Billy Ne
Mt Cairns
North Queensland
Cymnasium
Billy Grime
Cairns
Leo Kelly
Brisbane
Parkes
Tahir
Australia
Hua
Jhuny
Young
Glove Parade Salute From Veteran Boxer Hoko Thompson
Veteran Hoko Thompson recalls the White Horse Foley’s cellar ring days and the Mite school era. He praises fighters like Jim Barron Torpedo Murphy and Foley’s circle, notes age near seventy-two, and reflects on the fading breed of knuckle artists with nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Charla Dunn
Mick Dunn
Jim Barron
Chiday Tyan
Torpedo’ Murphy
Chiddy
Foley
Broomfields
Jack Want
Supreme Court
Thore
Mike
Peter Jackson
F& Tall
Griff
Bob Tittsmmmons
Mick Dooley
Patty JJ Holl
Dawson
Tack Puller
Foley'a Ascociaton
Tim
Borg
Dooley
George Seal
Carroll, Fulmer
Hennebterry
Richards
Witesimmons
Jackson
Slavin
Hall
White Horse’ Brigade
Forpedo Wurphy
White Horse
Heko’ ‘Thompson
Colored Revivalists of the Ring and Pulpit
A look at how boxers like Tiger Flowers and Joe Louis fused sport with preaching and Christian virtue. The article notes the era’s colored champions shaping public perception, tempering prejudice, and presenting a muscular Christian image in and out of the ring.
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U.S.A
Lot
Gospeller
Tiger
Tito
Dack Dulison
Joe Louis
John Henry Lewis
Leo Kelly
Bradder” Flowers
Jos Lewis
Flowers
Shiiwa
Willams
Australia
Sunny
Braddee” Willams
John
Tiger” Payne
Jim
Payne
Jim Teft
Sitan
Kelly Knocks Out Campbell in Controversial Finish
In a dramatic fifth round at Leichhardt Stadium, Kelly defeated Campbell after the bell failed to stop the action, prompting crowd and official protests as Campbell was overwhelmed. The match ended with Kelly earning the knockout while Campbell appeared wobbly, and future plans listed Kelly Richards as the likely next opponent at the same venue.
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Campbell
Raferea
Preas Bench Brigade
Aphiton
Kelly
Isaae
Hooke
Halnea
America
Waeed
Maguire
Campiella
Hainestana
Haines
Atom
Pat
Lee Kelly
KELLY + RICHARDS
Clon
Leichhardt Stadium
King and Wilson at Rushcutter's Bay
King and Wilson headline at Rushcutter's Bay on Monday night. Ong, a durable American boxer, and Jack Wilson from Victoria, a rising middleweight, shown to attract crowd. Wilson praised by Pat McHugh and Dick Lean. debut runs comparisons to Ambrose Palmer's sudden rise in Sydney.
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Ong
Jack Wilson
Victoria
King
Wilson
Pat McHugh
Dick Lean
Bill Pascoe
Bob Thornton
Eldridge
Lave Faton
Sydney
Ambrose Palmer
Jock Haaines
Amateur boxing and wrestling semi finals at Rushcutters Bay
Night of sport features non combatant eliminations in boxing and wrestling. Boxing bouts include Hanson vs Re Noelle, Simmons vs Dayne, Canali vs SoarI, and Cohen vs Judd among others. Wrestling lineups list multiple matchups with listed competitors and weights.
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Brewiot
Rushcutter'a Bay
Nichet
J. Hanson R H
Noelle G
Boston
Gowen. Welter
J. 1
Simmons
R. Dayne
W. Cubic
A. Li. Wills
Benholl
A. Mitchelss
Boytor
R. A. Sippel
Welter
Murpy
A. Mewham
Olsen
W. Crome
C. Kuskey
J. Rolfey
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Puailist
N.B.C
Jack Mameco
Hexar
Pircell
Dongs
Tommy Ising
Leighhardt Stadium
Tom Lurich
Johnnie Wood Corre
Ld Todas
Roy de Gans
Jack Rainsford
Max Richards
Joe Gill
Sewcastle
Nsw
Rushcutter’s Bay
Finacs
Porta Club
Hunter BL
Bwslot
Frank -G
Undenwooe
Serretury
Jimmy Sharman
Jack Dunleavy
George ST. Sydney
Tel
Mirai
Hoko" Thompson
Furtans
Joe
Levlattion
Wat Jack
Jim Donald
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Frisco McGale
Ruy
Bunny
Deacon
Pris Bell
Lelethardt Stadium
Thies i
Witeabe
Baillee Nalf-prine
Taltwog
Shiallum
Jou Louis
King and Wilson
Biy
Lowion
New York
Pari Gay
London Book CO. Ltd
Tuklo Tank
Bacon
Tire
Price
Inehedes Poole
Jimmy Wille
Boeing
Jimmy Wilds
Prion
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Ong Bonke
London Book Company Ltd
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