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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
15
Boxing notes from The Referee outline Willard choosing his foe for the Boxing Night program. The column mentions McGerty’s status, Sydney plans, and a mix of Australian and international boxers with matchups, venues, and anticipated crowd interest.
Boxing results report several title bouts with champions named from Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Maitland. Notable matches include Kamy defending a weight title, Jamese defending bantam crown, Taylor KOing Pires, and O Malley defeating St Frances across seven venues.
A Melbourne boxing piece reports Mr TL Baker praising American boxers Brown and Gilmore for their training, predicting a tough challenge against European welterweight champions. Observations describe stamina, power, and tactics as the Australian camp prepares for a forthcoming bout with high public interest and expectations.
Jet Smith writes from Jersey City about ongoing wartime hopes and plans to duel Gibbons, notes Slone in Australia, and hopes to sail to Sydney if the war ends soon. He recalls meeting Les Darcy and praises Australia and Allies amid conscription chatter, promising a hearty welcome to friends.
The Newcastle boxing scene features local star Danny Regan and rival Tommy Buxton in a five round charity bout arranged by the Newcastle Bobbers Club. Promoter Lee Edwards notes the event at the Show Ground Camp is open to qualified entrants only and aims to boost local support.
A clipped boxing notice lists boxers including Johnny Cannyk Burke George Brewer and others, with a terse line about a pennant and matches at Rewtown Pastime Club. The item references fighters like Hyman Hane Logan Sharman and Smithle Fain in a brief sports notice.
The article reviews a Saturday boxing prelim featuring Wall Scutts, praised for clever, hard hitting techniques against Hon. Peel. Scutts dominates with strong two handed combos and tactical head crosses, earning a popular decision in a breathing contest noted for his promising potential and crowd cheers.
The text notes plans for a major housing carnival at Sydney Stadium with promoters including Bercy McGoorty and Uren. It mentions Boxing Night events, attractions at Spiers Point, Lake Meee Wwariés, and other holiday displays during the New Year holidays. Names like Jah Bryant and George Trewin appear as participants or exhibitors.
Mr R W Baker receives a presentation at the Liverpool event. Officers and committee commend his service, noting appreciation for his leadership and dedication. The ceremony, held at the Rysheiers Bay Stediug, honored his work with the Radium Bowes and other contributors.
McPhersons Barley Mow Hotel advertises a long established hospitality role with Hampers and luxury goods for Christmas. It invites country visitors to Park and Castlereagh streets Sydney offering modest prices and free fare details. Also notes on Commonwealth chassis imports totaling £800.90 to £1,000,000 for the year and Germany import impact on Australian manufacturing.
Odds and match chatter in the boxing world center on Jess Willard facing Fulton in a 26 round event planned for Mardi Gras week. The piece notes Willard's path to a title shot, potential opponents including Moran and Johnson era rivals, and financials around the bout with details on purses and venue expectations in New Orleans.
New York City October 15 1915 Willie Ritchie plans a bold bid to claim the lightweight crown by challenging Freddie Welsh amid talk of a dozen rounds and refree decisions. The American fighter questions welsh treasuries and seeks decisive bouts to prove superiority while Welsh eyes rivals and career longevity.
Fred Gilmore from America inspires boxing lore as a pupil of the famed Larry Foley era. The piece plumbs Gilmore senior’s training, praising his fitness and debating the heavyweight lineage, mentioning Packey McParland Mike Gibbone and Teaser lights among his pupils and linking to figures like Bom Briss Simmons Joe Gans and Peter Jackson in a vivid late 19th century boxing milieu.
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