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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
15
Readers report a vigorous clash at the stadium where players Dave Smith and Clary battle to a draw. A chaotic scene with intense pressure and near misses marked the contest as both sides pressed for a decisive outcome.
A fragmented account traces Dan Flynn and Turner in a chaotic exchange filled with sharp taunts and predictions about a forthcoming confrontation. The piece hints at high stakes and a tense buildup as a central figure named Turner weighs public perception and potential outcomes.
From Our One Correspondent in Adelaide the match at John Station Arena Wednesday saw Dien dun Linus of Metbourse face Pratt of Bro- Ae HII in a 13 round bout. Lyons showed grit by scoring late and forcing a near finish as Pratt staggered but held on.
In a Saturday afternoon bout at hs Bier hedivat ing Wert Mlarrait defeated Tom ENbrey. The crowd witnessed a rough seventh round with HAPFELL delivering a short punch that unsettled the match as the pollin interfered.
Reports from Charters Towers note a wrestling and amateur athletics event pairing Malone and Edward Prude in key bouts. The program includes boxing and grappling matches with local interest as crowds anticipate action around Christmas.
In Balmain Mir Mayoe of Auburn proved tough for Jack Taylor as Taylor tired after a long 12 round match. Mayoe dominated early, leaving Taylor unable to keep pace and the towel forced the referee to stop the bout.
Fragmented OCR suggests a figure named Billy Murphy associated with a coastal scene and crowd reactions. Text references a seaside shore and a character pacing, with dialogue-like phrases about bread and boards. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A race report from Armidale highlights Champlin, Champlin at New South Wales, and Barneys Lane as top finishers. The event features mentions of Oh and Hout Africa in 103K stakes with Chub and Eleanor noted for awards.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a bowling carnival discussion with council measures, volunteer efforts, and regional affiliations. Names and places are garbled, but references include Wake Bowling Association, Briabane, and volunteers from Australia and New Zealand. The text hints at fundraising, event scheduling, and governance questions without complete clarity.
A chaotic OCR narrative reports on a historic swimming championship with performances by various teams and athletes. It mentions 160 yards, relay styles, and multiple unnamed competitors, alongside scores, venues, and dates, reflecting event chaos and partial results from an earlier Saturday session.
The event lists races including a Trem race and scratch race with cycling times and distances. Competitors include Gladys Teteewam and the Sydney Club team. The meet runs January 2 at Albert Uecund with three events scheduled and both parties having approved arrangements.
An article traces the Howling Club preparations and a regional bowling event featuring the Mountaineers and Evans team. It notes entries, sponsorships, and the planned format for a January meet at Greting Draw, with local clubs and members involved in 3086 participant count estimates.
Local sports page reports Gladys Tate defeating rival Queen Lard Wobar in a top chamber match. The article lists crowd reactions, scoring notes, and nearby teams preparing for upcoming games, with mentions of players and venue details.
An odd set of scattered notes mentions a club swinging event and a world record tied to marble busts, with references to a referee, participants from West Matland and Salilan, and a forthcoming fall meeting. The fragmentary text notes weather and scheduling details and hints at a competition with Burrows Lancon and Rohritta.
A late evening Parkside weigh-in featured athletes in a strangulated sequence including Abe Adelaide and Nellis Weald establishing a new record for feather-weight lifting. The event, linked to York Santinento double funded by Gra, included a certification by Mr Turmarde and measured by authorities at Builzey Recree weigh-in, with 10 proper reports filed.
A fragmented note discusses publishing graphic stories of historic ring contests to judge modern encounters and urges careful planning for regular access to The Globe. It references Royals and Human periods and calls for ample material to sustain future installments.
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