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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
5
The Amateur reports on boxing chatter and matchmaking around star fighters. Bets, possible bouts, and weight clashes fill the column with names like M’Kall, McGowan, Tweedie, and Conlon while Tangled talk notes Jeffries and Rubini’s public interest.
George Johns and Alf Ghceham travel to Wor Woy Saturday, with Mot Mitchie in tow. Rumors swirl about a quarrel, yetJohns and Sturgeon appear close friends as the week unfolds toward Brighave Water. Backers of every man await the next scene at the Gaiety and Cantioraugh street hall as two daughters loom near the rope.
After a bout, Corbett laments Rubo Jeffries failed to impress Akron crowd. He notes rounds one through four weakened the fighter, with Jeffries landing a decisive blow in round three and a late surge in round five before exhaustion ended the match. An audience prank involving a sponge distracts from the finish.
Tim Scaman and Starlight clashed in a brutal ring confrontation at a crowded Catery Hall on Monday night. The bout featured aggressive exchanges, injuries, and a decisive return by Starlight despite Scaman’s stubborn resistance, with police and referees maintaining order as the crowd roared.
The described Saturday clash between Dob Turner and Charlie Young, with Jimmy Lenton as referee and Jim Barron handling duties, ended in a draw as both fighters showed grit. Turner pressed vigorously, but Young withstood the storm, and spectators witnessed exchanges across rounds four to seven with notable clinches and rough tactics.
In New York a man named Fitzsimons, once billed as ex-champion of the world, seeks American citizenship after living in the United States about twelve years. He testifies briefly in County Court, revealing a Bay Street and Bath Avenue home and a business in acting as his claim to residence while awaiting naturalisation papers.
Louisville report from Mualc Hall records Australian middleweight Jimmy Ryan losing to Chicago’s Jack Kool by knockout in the second round of a twenty round fight. Ryan, blinded by a single eye, fought hard but Kool dominated after landing decisive onslaughts as Ryan staggered and was counted out by Referee Rat Masterson. Ryan did not recover immediately.
Amertonn O'Brien tops the night as Jack Scales of London and Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia clash in a 20 round bout at Liverpool Gymnasium under Queenberry rules. The event drew notable figures and a strong crowd, with betting and exhibition bouts preceding the main fight.
Melbourne correspondent recalls notorious bantamweight legends and near-matches. Talks of Jack Hillman’s unmatched weight class, comparisons with Willy Murphy and Tim Wegerty, and a past bout where Peach and Lurch clashed after hours. Eyewitness Mick Nathan and others corroborate.
The boxing match reports Peter Merwin and Maher facing Jeffords in a two round stoppage. The action includes a first round exchange with a clash and cautions from the referee, followed by a decisive right jab and knockdown leading to Jeffords being counted out as Maher wins.
Last Wednesday at Golden Gate Athletic Hall Melbourne fighters North and Jack Shore of Peters fought a fierce three round match. Police intervened as crowd excitement rose with the bout tightly contested and referee Stony Sturgeon credited North with the win.
Gur Gwo and Jue Yoon lead coverage of boxing prospects in Wallsend with plans for a glove contest at the Victoria Theatre. Referee Hoke Thompson and promoter figures discuss lineups, training, and venue concerns while theatre directors veto external glove matches, signaling a troubled path for local boxing as delays and financial issues threaten future events.
The Chronicle reports a likely showdown between Tom Sharkey and Jeffries for the heavyweight crown on December 20 at the San Francisco athletic club. Manager M'Draw, prompted by telegraphic advice from Sharkey, challenged Jeffries after a prior bout, with arrangements to be finalized between promoters and backers. Both sides express strong eagerness, and the contest appears poised to proceed.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Dr. L Estrange and Peter Jackson in Jackson’s final days. The account recalls a meeting at the Metropole, a payment of a fee, and thoughts on Jackson’s fears about public condemnation of his past, with vivid notes on the doctor’s appearance and manner.
The serialized tale recounts a ferocious opening round with Mace charging straight at his foe, a wild scramble sending both fighters to the ground. After a second round exchange, a brutal blow lands and the crowd roars as the bout continues amid chaotic commentary and crowd reaction.
The article details a brutal boxing match where Tommy Cox is knocked to the mat by Kid M Fadden. The bout features fierce exchanges, a knockdown in the later rounds, and a notable cut over Cox’s eye after a heavy punch. Officials briefly halt the action as Cox survives a tough stretch before the bell ends the round.
The account recalls Mick Dooley known as Mick Daeotey whose public image shifted after months away. He reportedly abstains from intoxicants, gains weight, and remains under watchful eyes of friends and associates including Mr. Woley and Mr. Lawless. A note mentions a past triumph defeating Abe Micken on the Murray banks over a decade ago and retaining a belt, with the athletic club framing him as a commendable figure for his changed conduct.
Wim Barron and Corner Tweddle met in a room yesterday to discuss a lightweight championship of Low South Wales at the Gaiety Athletic Mall on Mui Gay demise. The bout was arranged with a view to immediate action and a formal title opportunity.
A chaotic report details boxing news surrounding Melbourne with references to fighters like Miel and others, a venue at Meibourne Athietheib, and plans for a twenty round con test. The piece interweaves local figures, upcoming sales, and references to international connections, casting a broad snapshot of a tumultuous sports scene in Melbourne with unsettled outcomes and venue chatter.
The note explains a local fencing match challenge between M Coll and Tut Ry ar. A reader named Mick Dewitt references Dicks of Nbimagen and a wager, with the editor of the Cobalt Leader noted as handling a debt. The fragmentary text preserves a taunt and challenge in a community paper context.
In a close race at Corpuation Maths the Mehop and Thomas duel produced a tense finish as Blahop surged final feet to win by a hare towed. Chall won the Opal with Minato second while Ralph chird MP Kaethe Rose also featured. The Feflersia hante plans a carnivallery in January with a first time programme under development.
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