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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
3
A chaotic boxing scene unfolds with multiple fighters and spectators amid a lively crowd. The report highlights performances by veterans and emerging contenders, including calls for strategic moves and praise for ring endurance.
A chaotic boxing summary notes misfired plans, with fighters like Vince Blackburn and Ray Kearney highlighted. It describes promoter moves, proposed tours, and looming returns to Sydney as Australian boxing heats up amid foreign connections and shifting ambitions.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Dave Smith, Sharman, Harney, Murphy and Bitey, with scattered phrases about contests, a “colI champion,” and local social rounds. The text is heavily damaged and mixed with misspellings, offering few clear events or dates to anchor a concise summary.
A fragmented boxing mail recounts bouts and plans. Mentions McMahon, Heart Barbe, O Dowd, and fights in New Orleans, Portland Maine, Jersey City, and Saint Paul with references to Burke, Gibbons, and Pil Bro. The writer teases future matchups and recalls past draws and crowds.
A handwritten letter styled note speaks of a newborn son born July 25 1919 and a family fondly recalling boxers like Jim Corbett. The writer mentions a son now nine and hopes to see fighters Brock Brogan and others, praising health and potential champion status while sending regards to Davey and Dar Wen.
Fragments indicate a local notice about voting and requests for material. Mentions beige voter pictures, Denjasie to fill orders, and sending what is wanted immediately. The readable text is fragmented with missing names and places.
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