Boxing notes on Hill Edwards featherweight title match
A long Melbourne style boxing column outlines Hill and Edwards as featherweight champions of England and Australia, with a Sydney Stadium card featuring Lee Darcy, Pat Greesan and other fighters. It sketches bout prospects, training camps, promoter plans, and possible matchups for late January and early February in Sydney and nearby venues.
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Hill
Edwards
England
Australia
Empire
Boxing Results From Last Saturday in Sydney and Melbourne
Boxing results list several bouts with points decisions over 20 rounds. Wesh McCoy defeated Fred Beaney II in Sydney on points. Bert Sparks defeated Charlie Stren in Melbourne on points. Other bouts include Pantani Ahamquonsnip against Victor Ay Seisbane, Mick McGuire vs Vietormhee Heri Demien, and Jack Cote beating Tors Lewin in West Maitland.
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Sydney
Wesh McCoy
Aasiraiad
Fred
Beaney II
Cbigland
Melbourne
Bert Sparks
Charlie Stren
Pont
Pantani
AY Seisbane
Mick McGuire
iVietormhee Heri Demien
Belgium
On Paints
Akin
Fragmentary boxing notes from Liverpool and beyond
A garbled report from Liverpool and surrounding areas cites Private Dick Poulané’s letters and various boxers, promoters, and editors. It mentions Joe Knox, Bow Williams Whrasell, Jace Hall, Gellars, and Fred Baker, with a debate over ring weighing versus championships and a note of tables.
Boxers Letter Back From The Referee The Ring
A list of boxers and officials appears in letters to The Referee newspaper. Names include Canuck Sid Burke Patsy Hurke George Brewer Kid Hedley Ted Green Herb Maar bs Finlay Achur Griffin W A Hill Lynn Truscot Ly Finucane Kean Hyman Jim Logan M Leproum Luke O'Brien Clary McDermott Hf Murray Claude Pailion J W Sutherland T Tuaby New Zealand Jack Read Harry Reeve T Smithie.
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Gain Canuck
Sid Burke
Patsy Hurke
George Brewer
Kid Hedley
Ted Green
Herb Maar
Bs Finlay
Achur Grifin
W. A. Hill
Lynn Truscot
Ly Finucane
Kean Hyman
Jim Logan
M. Leproum
Luke O'Brien
Clary McDermott
Hf Murray
Claude Pailion
J. W. Sutherland
Rom ‘T Tuaby
New Zealand
Jack Read
Harry Reeve
T. Smithie
War Weights Title From Empire Boxing Notes
A fragmented wartime boxing letter from Australia discusses fighters Darcy Mick King and Johnny Kilbane style clashes. The writer praises Gladys, notes Robert Gibbs and Reg Delaary, and sends Christmas wishes to boxing peers while detailing camp life, training, and hoped returns.
Uren and McCoy And The Lightweight Title
Letter from W A Sutherland of Letchhardh discusses the struggle over the lightweight title involving Tommy Uren and McCoy. It notes a return match, Uren’s victory, and McCoy’s withdrawal of a challenge while tensions over the championship persisted.
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Uren
McCoy
W. A. Sutherland
Letchhardh
Jommy Uren
Hechemecoy
Ty Melbourne McCoy
Roldan Saan
Drew
Tammy Ray
Sehall of Uses
Melbourne boxing scene promises big year for Spargo and Simpson
In Melbourne a boxing writer notes a recent clash between Spargo and Simpson that ended with a controversial decision and a call for a rematch. He predicts future showdowns with Liew Edwards, Jimmy Hill, Kirwan, and Delaney, touting crowd appeal and high talent across weight classes.
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Almont @ ceberd
Spargo
Simpson
Shatea
Tam
Val Quirk
Panko
Hill
Jimmy
Liew Edwards
Jan
Kirwan
Jamnese
Australia
Weing
Fred "Delaney
O'Connor
O'Conner
Delaneys O'Connor
Delaney
After Battle Opinions on Boxing Title Fight and Reactions
Opinion pieces recount the post fight mood with praise for Delaney and McCoy, noting public support for Beaton Valely and the fans’ cheers. Quotations reflect respect for fighters and calls for patience as plans unfold for the next bout and potential title.
Anton the Passion Play Impersonator Dies in War
An Amsterdam report cites the Vorsische Zeitung stating Anton, famed for impersonating Christ in the Oberammergau Passion Play, was killed during combat. The note confirms his death in the ongoing hostilities.
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Amsterdam
Vorsische Zeitung
Anton
Christ
Oberammergau
Dave Smith and Les Darcy boxing career questions rise
A fragmented draft discusses Dave Smith and Les Darcy, mentioning boxing moves to America with Jack Earns, a one year contract, training in boxing mines, and comparisons to rivals. It references managers, ambitions in America and England, and a potential bout with Joe Pim, noting plans and uncertainty about future company placement.
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Dave Smith
Prince of Sportamen
Sn Boxint
Ley Davey
America
Jack Earns
Lap
Kant
Mabual
Dave Brith
Americ
Inter
England
Willard Pursuit Prompts Stated Settlement Plan
A scramble around the Port of Pittsburg features mentions of money, debts, and a target named Willard. The narrative recalls a 28 year old man, Francis Charles Morantons, amid a tense scene with Jim Coney and a posse including Jock Johnson.
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Jeremy
Jim Coney
Frank Moran
Pitsburg
Lucker
Metary
Mr Gartys
Jock Johnson
Elker
Helen Yootney
Arnands
Willard
Artisan
Alma
Francis Charles Morantons
Pardeck
Boxing Fixtures This Week’s Bouts in Australia
Boxing fixtures list this week shows Lew Edwards of Europe versus Jimmy Hisleather in Sydney, Wop Lie for British Empire title, Sack Jamese against Yoong Kirwin in Melbourne for Australian bantam crown, Jack Humphries versus Geotee Taylor in Brisbane, and Thin O’Malley against Bid Frances in West Maitland middleweights.
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Sydney
Lew Edwards
Europe
Jimmy
Australia
Wop Lie
Melbourne
Sack Jamese
Yoong Kirwin
Wesc
Dle
Brisbane
Jack Humphries
Geotee Taylor
West Maitland
Thin O'Malley
Worth
Queensland
Bid Frances
Notable Navy Veteran Turns to Dentistry After Football Fame
A man recounts his life from early years to naval service at seventeen, four years in the Navy, and extensive travel. He later witnessed a turning point in San Francisco in 1008, returned to Pietshueg to study dentistry, and earned recognition as a top tackler in local football during Maudent’s era.
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Navy
San Francisco
Bret
Pietshueg
Burt
Les Darcy Crowned Best Middleweight Boxer in World
The article praises Les Darcy of Maitland Australia as the best middleweight boxer. It highlights his victories over Eddie McGoorty and Jimmy Clabby, notes his aim to dethrone American champ, and lists past foes like Clebby Weld and Bob Whitelaw, with Darcy’s career compared to global contenders. The piece references critics from The Referee and Sydney Stadium performances across 20 rounds bouts.
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Les Darey Hays
Bestun
Tim
Eddie McGoorty
Jimmy Clabby
Ike McGoorty
America
Clebby
McGoorry
Darcy
Auvieall
Arthur Scott
Sydney
Oria
Ve Price Halland
Frite Holland
Jem Smyth
Bob Whitelaw
Gey
Seen
Nir
Mike Gibbon
Fae
Calnnissinners
Erappinis
Gunhial Smith
Huser
TE “Tagg
Iran
Boxing World Title Clash Sparks Debate on Color Line
An era defining boxing debate unfolds over American control of the sport and compensation. The piece reflects on Johnson’s color line legacy, calls for challenger fairness, and notes fan interest in Davis Cup style prestige and world title legitimacy amid political and economic tensions.
Graeco-Roman Champion Alexander Absig Captures Madison Square Garden Crown
Alexander Absig won the International Graeco-Roman championship at Madison Square Garden on October 29 after a dramatic bout with Zbysko. The match featured repeated reversals and a decisive move ending with Absig pinning his opponent as time expired.
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Alexander Absig
Wiadek Abyss
Deterreo
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Aberg
Che Kave
George Bothner
Wile Bueller
Zbyasko Tonk
Alere Hall Urossesse
Zbyarks
Booby Dobbs
Tingside
Zbyscen
bin Tage
Zbyscho
Rui
Abere
Zbyerka
Zbyasko
Rathner
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