Willard to defend title in March as Mixo May clash looms
The article reports Jess Willard preparing to defend his heavyweight crown with a March bout under promoter terms. It details opponents discussed, tentative venues, purse figures, and notes on possible challengers like Kid Lewis Pat Saylor and Johnny Dundee, plus Ritchie as welterweight contender and Weights debate.
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Jess Willard
Kid” Lewis
Pats Saylor
Ritchie
Guiness
Jena
Suiier Barigeld
Gibbons
Vances Ritchie
Chicago
Bil Pasky
Aru
Ritchie McFarland
Duider Barsheld
Dan McKetrich
Cinea Fiheve
Falty
Charlie
Nelson
Elusive Kid Lewis Dominates Early in Ten Round Bout
Australian charted boxers report Ted Lewis, the English challenger, dominated a ten round bout on November 3, flooring Sayler in the first round and scoring a decisive victory despite Sayler’s late rally. Nelson and Reagan also figure in the roundups with notable performances and crowd reactions.
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Ted Lewis
Moston
Milhuin Saylor
Lewis
Sayler
Saylor
Freddie Welsh Showman and Rivalry Hems in Milwaukee Bout
Boxing notes recount Freddie Welsh seeking big fights after a rugged ten rounder with Dundee and a subsequent match with Joe Mandot. Welsh eyes Mitchie, Rivers, and Ritchie, while facing Willie with promoter hints and constant chatter about title chances amid a crowd of Chicago and Milwaukee bouts.
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Amesica
Johnny Bandee
Willie Ritchie
New York
Dundee
A. Shade Hreddie Welsh
Tiunnee
Bundee
Allendense
Johity
Teale
Weller
Boxing Commission of
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Anan Johnny
Afat
Kusing
Ancile
Ela
Alurley
Satiebys
Duriee
Ritchie
Tha Kattemon
Tony Tad
Bealig
Johnny Fires
Emil Weebie
Dundee Wines
In & Tanger
Slinhery
Yaris
Rechtesaute Dundee
Johnny
Wikler
Ritene
Hese
Rosa
Mintelh Ritchie
Milwaukee
Willie Juss
Kile
Witte
Stanford Rugby Champions Defeat Northern Cal in 30–0 rout
The Stanford University rugby team dominated the season closer, defeating the University of California 30 to 0 in California. Captain Carrell and teammates Wotie, Tenpinien, and Beale led a strong Stanford effort. The fall meeting highlighted top racing and Exposition events with McMahon and Murphy contributing memorable performances.
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University of Celiformia
Mentriavene
Iie
University of Washingto
Ealifornia
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University of Santa Clare
Soren
Danny Corral
Jin Wotie
Hos BF Vienen
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Rin Tenpinien
Australia
Roy Way
Tomey Murphy
MrMahon
Sao
Breavert
Cassward
Peter Beale
Peter
Fajr
Fenten
Mallee
Pater Leter
Sven
McMahon
Hal
Hal Boy
Giean
McMahan
Mueniy
Dur Tee
White Sox
Maine
Sportsmen and the War From New South Wale rugby notes
A wartime letter section reports on rugby union news from New South Wales. It describes players like J. R Henderson and teammates in Sydney clubs, combat conditions, hospitalised players, and morale boosters, noting travels from Musdras to Sydney and interactions with Australias Glebe and Rundsch. The piece blends sport with war reports and personal updates from players and supporters.
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Rugby Union
Sid Swiney
Bottse
ALU
Alwaye
U'ain
George
Wiha
Blair
Warty
Mae Cates
AQ Raligy Aeg
New’ Zealand
Yunder
Carvan
Kia
Sydney
Bavurdaye
Maton
Aish
Bausha
Marrare
Rando
Tom Rienerds
Héra
Ralnia
School Day Swim and Lunch at Na-Oute Park
A fragmented diary style note recalls a school outing near a Na-Oute Park edge where Harvey leads swimmers Johnny Tarle and Fiysell Gackey. They swam near the edge, then returned for a long interval. Food included fried cans, steak, milk, coffee and plenty of rest.
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Agai Peatan Soda
Mbimary
Pos
Harey
Fiysell
Johnny Tarle
Hull Bavine
Sig
Omehile
Dhat
Rugby and Shooting Club Notes From Glebe District
The piece reports on the Rugby Union Rifle Club activities at Rannlwick Range with members like Weatherall North Sydney and H Grose Balmain high scoring close contests. It notes Club members, past players from Wentworth, and recurring events plus a brief Australian jockey mention and a taxation ruling involving William Hurley.
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Wophy
We He Saunderu
Ceares
North Sydney
Government House
Belo
William Huxley
Cable
King Bench
High Coline
Eng
William Hulkley
Cavauel
Hurley
Applegarth Tinlists and Amateur Golf Controversy
Fragmentary report notes W R Applegarth joining Surrey Rifles and plans for cross continental running and matches with spiked shoe controversy. A contemporary writer laments amateur rules and English system ties amid war era golf debates and a Chronicle reference to a $2500 yearly amateur golf stake.
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Nana Rum Sauland
Surrey Rifles
W. R. Applegarch
Apeplegarch
Australia
Jana Salts
Helle
War Enginee
Europe
Syatern
Sane
Weith
Cerlain
Brand of
Gal
Wall—Hesrat
Wentworth Rugby Club players recall wartime strain and longing
A facsimile letter from Gary Rogers to Harry Reaward describes the fatigue and fear felt by Wentworth Rugby Union players deployed overseas. The writer notes wounded teammates, ongoing drills, and a longing to reunite with friends, while acknowledging heavy strain and intermittent morale boosts from games and shared memories. He mentions Bert Boardman and Reg Hardcastle and expresses a wish to play again in better times.
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Gary
Rogers
Harry Reaward
Lemnes
Pear Charlie Bosverd
Ahrapnel
Jared
Jose
Bert
Boardman
Bert Boardman
Jesus
Sydney
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