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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
3
A sprawling, fragmentary report covers boxing talk of a major tourney, promoter figures like Dempsey and Cochrane, and multiple boxing names and venues. The piece references negotiations, potential matchups, and exhibition events at Hippodrome style venues, with scattered notes about fighters, promoters, and public interest.
A sprawling report details Australian and New Zealand boxing figures heading overseas. It highlights Secombe versus Jamnit, Becket-Carpentier plans, and Hawke Bay efforts to finance and promote self defence. The piece notes champions like Heeney, Uren, and Stone, plus promotions across Melbourne and Wellington.
An Australian fighter, Jimmy Hill, clashes with opponent Valgar in Boston on October 8. The bout featured a rough early second-round knockout attempt and an ensuing scramble with managers seeking new challengers and potential title defenses.
Fragmented text lists numerous place names and terms, resembling a race or event page with many proper nouns and numbers. The readable bits mention ANZAC operations, dates, and scores, but the overall item remains garbled and uncertain.
NSW and Queensland entrants risk missing the John Young Shield tests as engineers strike threatens travel. NSWBA nominees were insufficient leading to cancellation of a New Zealand team visit while South Coast District clubs align with Bowral and Goulburn amid ongoing arrangements and departures for upcoming events.
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