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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
3
In a bruising stadium bout Ramies defeated McCarthy on Bavarday night after a tough twelve rounds. Ramies showed a versatile attack with jabs and uppercuts while McCarthy pressed with steady counters, drawing praise for a hard fought showing amid a crowded crowd at the venue.
Fragmented, OCR like note recounts horse racing chatter and trainer names across London and Australia. Mentions Beaman Toll, Rice, Thombs, and Agchie Mara with scattered remarks on weight classes, matches, and forthcoming events, all in a brisk, partisan newspaper voice.
In a tough bout a boxer named Rose fought back through rounds one to ten while Locke pressed with strong body blows. Rose withstood aggression until a final blast in the tenth left Locke unable to continue, the crowd reacting as the fight ended in a knockout.
The piece reports Archie Bradley’s backer Ted Bunworth seeking a meeting with Sid Godfrey at Sydney Stadium around mid February. It notes Bradley’s desire for a sparring partner and thanks readers for past coverage, while detailing recent match talk and a heavyweight bout between Ridley and Rotten in Tacoma.
The bowlers in Sydney contested Christmas pennant rounds under poor weather. Gloucestershire beat Burwood 102 to 110 while Glenelg Park defeated Waragingt 202 to 73. Randwick and Parramatta posted notable scores. Individual standouts included Berk and Randwich Victore, with close finishes shaping the competition standings.
A vivid recounting of early boxing legends interweaves Fitzsimmons and Maher with Jim Corbett and Langtry memory. The piece traces fights, venues, crowd scenes, and promotional intrigue across the era, noting key matchups, promoters, and the iconic tension surrounding heavyweight supremacy.
An unclear dialogue sketches a rowdy barroom scene with references to Jack Mekena Abe Agiell and McKenna. The men argue over trouble and plans, with threats and taunts shaping a tense, chaotic nightlife moment in a rough street setting.
Queenslanders face a difficult cricket tour as New South Wales and South Australia prepare, with costs rising to £830 for the trip. The NSW team paid around £251 11s in daily allowances. attendance and gate receipts were lower than expected, impacting finances and outlook for country cricket.
The fragmentary text references swimmers traveling for a ball day event, named individuals, and various places like Warwhst and Toowaernhe. It mentions February showings, a Christmas season, and carnival themes with scattered names and activities, all in a disjointed, unclear report.
Sydney Grammar School edged to a decisive win amid strong batting from visiting players. Notable scores included 38 by Weed and 30 by A. Wi Rows, with G. B. id reaching 87 and 2, while the hosts posted 378 in their first innings.
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