Austral'n Billy McCarthy Christmas tale and boxing career
A fragmented reminiscence on Billy McCarthy, famed Australian light heavyweight, detailing his early years in London and Australia, boxing milestones, notable opponents including Dempsey and Sullivan, and his impact on Australian sport. It highlights his resilience, public recognition, and the era's boxing culture.
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California
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John L. Sullivan
Dempsey
McCarey
Unboat Bout Ends in Eye Flare and Disorder
In a tense ten round match galore of clinches and rough exchanges, Gouwen Smith suffered a heated cut over the eye after a sequence of blows. Jerry Sullivan is named winner and will meet Rugena Crit at a stadium in the near future.
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Hadry Gieh
Gunboet Smith
Hiriy
Chevoier
Sullivan
Jerry Gullivan
Ésutgay
Boxers Carpentier and Dempsey Rematch Hinted in Report
The Chicago press describes talk of a rematch between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey. It notes potential venues, purse details, and training efforts in the United States and Australia as both camps prepare. The piece cites promoter arrangements and public interest in a heavyweight title bout.
Red Hair and Moran’s Savage Boxing Rivalry
The article recounts Frank Moran rising from a cotton mill worker in Pittsburgh to a renowned heavyweight boxer. It covers his armed service, early fights, brutal bouts with Savage, and career moves to Europe for bigger money. It notes key opponents, locations, dates, and Moran’s local and national reputation as a tough, durable fighter.
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London
Sean Rey
Annas
Vunty Mayer
Frank
Oldey Moran
Ohio
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Pittaburghs
Mu Wethar
Terrace Ag
Enya
Maran
Agbring
Pier Duces Gyceur
Nhu
Maryn
Steves
Ben Wesy
Peolemondl
Muller
Jevail Paldier Vnarupion
al Olese
Tom O-Rourke
Boxing and Physical Culture Notes and Club References
Boxing and physical culture items mention TY Ryman and Kec ome, with references to the Oxford Athletic Club and other names such as Darviannuran Geotion and Tiuvae Treen. The fragmentary text lists events or memberships and a telephone-style contact string Mal 468.
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TY Ryman Ei Rey Kecome
Oxford Athletic Club
AD Fitgdere Ket
Darviannuran Geotion, Tiuvae Treen Ses Caley Telipionas
Mal
Dowd Wins Close Fight In Brooklyn Bout
Jeff Smith and Mike O Dowd staged a tight contest at Sporting Club in Brooklyn with Dowd securing a narrow victory after 23 rounds. Both fighters endured cuts and punishment with crowd excitement and questions over the split decision amid a noisy arena.
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Winninz
Mike
Punchemmar Gawd
Smaith
Phic
Jill
Olive
Jef
Ier
Los
New World Champion Faces Herman in Boxing Contention
In New York a major boxing narrative centers on Lynch and Herman as top contenders. Details show Lynch and Chacey arranging high stakes bouts, with sums around 80,000 dollars and plans for title contention amid public and press scrutiny. The piece notes controversy over judges and the sport's integrity, naming promoters and venues in a heated, period-voice report.
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Ptt
Sale
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Herman
Jack Bhaykay
Paic Herman
Jaenray Kolinnar
Harman
New York
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Mmamagert
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Nouba
Buble
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Mike P'Boode
Wilson
Joe Land
Joe Lynch
Javee White
Yana
Purreine
Thournes de la Werth
Lune
Gilles
Sharkey
Balpix
Delselo Verran
Wyins Interview and Duel at Milwaukee Eight
The account describes Wyne and Artane Wyne in a British style debate at Suadivi Jen Monday with European party clashes. Edwards and Heath are named figures as a Milwaukee tourney on January 18 witnesses a bout where Charlemagne and Charles meet on a staged street arena. A confrontation ends with Rebus van der Meic and others cited in the tally and a 14 pound weight noted for Kash Revere.
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Suadivi
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Homer
Aghear
Mireny
Ilaraner
Europeen Party
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Glen Kedwarte
Ening
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Dawn Weven
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Lew Kdserda
Hehenelehe Chempiac
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Edwarde van Resendriwice
O Gold Teeth and Bare Feet in a Newtown Boxing Night
Readable bits describe a Newtown tourney with bouts including Will Wit, George Prentice, and Matt Speedy. Reports mention Olive Row and promoter notes, a late 19th century amateur scene, referees, and boxers entering several rounds. The account highlights heavyweights, novices, and a Canterbury Wellington link with expenses and club activity.
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Will
Younds
Grey
Williny Fe
Bia Roxe
George Prentice
Yay A. Willing
Joe Wells
Wanganui Herald reports on boxing match and injury
In the December 10 issue the Wanganui Herald describes a third round in a fencing contest when farmer Nod allegedly damaged a fighter’s right arm. The article notes a wind gust, a stumble, and Janneve’s defense while the injured man might retire. Recovery prospects are uncertain and fans fear his return.
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Wanganui Herald
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Evans
Seoul
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