21 Dec 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
1
A sprawling, roughhouse account describes a long boxing cartel styled clash between Dave White and Fred Smith. The piece chronicles a stubborn, punishing bout lasting 42 rounds at Castlemaine, highlighting extraordinary pluck, brutal exchanges, and the crowd’s reaction amid a chaotic fight narrative.
A fragment from a 1920s or earlier Australian newspaper discusses the selection process for The Australian Eleven. The article lists players under consideration, notes methods used to choose the team, and mentions key figures and venues, reflecting period tone and editorial emphasis on selections and possible lineups.
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