Noble and Watson Fight Desperate Featherweight Classic
Tammy Nobie of Bermondsey defeats Tibby Watson of Australia in sixteen rounds, finishing with an eighteenth round knockout. Both fighters endured brutal exchanges, Watson the heavier man, Nobie leveraging experience to win amid a full house ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Nobie
Bermondsey
Bear Tibby Watson
London
East
Noble
Watson
Charles Ledoux
Hermondaey
Jimmy Wilde
Liverpool
Tommy
Joe Lynch
Lynch
Eusene Criqu
Walter Foss
Woble Ay Helher
Paris
France
Eurone
Wway
Pershing Stadium
Benny McNeil
Philadelphia
Billy Affleck
Chris Langdon
Danny Thrush
Watton
Ben Jordan
Tommy Noble
Tibby Watson
Walsor
An Australian's view of Jimmy Wilde by Charlie Lucas
W F Corbett presents an Australian view arguing Wilde did not live up to hype. He recalls Wilde's bouts with the Zulu Kid Conn Lynch Moore and Mans field at Holborn and elsewhere, questioning rounding decisions and weight advantages while praising manager Ted Lewis for shaping public perception. He concludes Wilde is overrated and not as dangerous as believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lucas
Jimmy Wilde
Shim O
Othe
Holborn
Joe Conn
Stamford Bridge
Pat Moore
Joe Lynch
Digger Evang
N.S.C
Aif Mansfield
Conn
Wilde
Lynch
Douglas
Moore
Ledoux
Evans
Ted Lewis
Charles Rose
Boxing
Lewis
Fi Ilers
Bee
Boxing Cables Mention Hamilton Card and Boxers
A New Zealand boxing cable news item details King Finney and Menzies for a Hamilton bout set for February 7 with £50 purse, £30 and £20 purses for prelims. It notes late readiness, no berths, and travel constraints, urging earlier planning for Maoriland boxing needs. Also reports Jimmy Sharman’s earnings aiding Temora Hospital and his eye injury update and plans to referee overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Brown
Hamilton
N.Z
Boxing Association
King
Finney
Menzies
Mabeno
Robinson
Clabby-Tracey
Tasman
Ned Fitzgerald
Grisbene Stadium
Mendies
Melbourne
Jimmy Sharman
Jack Smith
Murphy Bros
Leston
Brisbane
Kee
American boxers suggested for New Orleans to Sydney tour
Jack Read lists boxers York, McGowan, Brown and others as young champions ready for a five bout contract with 25 percent of gross. They’d travel New Orleans to Sydney under contract within three months. Also tonight’s £350 Hippodrome boxing tournament features 16 first round bouts across welterweight featherweight and flyweight classes with open and novice divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Read
Bob York
Jack Dillon
Indiana
Joe McGowan
Kansas City
Arlos Fanning
Springheld
U.S. Navy
Charlie White
Harvey Thorp
Jimmy Hanlon
Middle West
Bobby Hughes
United States
K.O. Brown
London
York
Jack Dempsey
Fort Worth
Texas
McGowan
Brown and Barnes
New Orleans
Sydney
Munro
Hippodrome
Tom King
Woollahra
George Thomas
Randwick
Jack Collins
Eddie Pearce
Surry Hills
Bil Ede
Mortdale
Les Reynolds
Ashfield
Les McNamara
City
Bill Field
Leichhardt
Ted Pearce
Wal Campbell
Auburn
Tommy Ward
Paddington
Roy Gibbons
Croydon
Pat Conley
Mosman
A. Cockling
Newtown
Matt Speedy
Sylvania
Roy Minor
Rozelle
Jack Lowren
Annandale
al Shaw
Cremorne
Bert Marshall
Chris Mitchell
Albert Newbury
Campsie
Frank Brown
Camperdown
Bert Berge
Forest Lodge
Peter Donnelly
Massa Bain
Ted Douglas
Jimmy Day
Redfern
Sam Wheeler
North Sydney
Eddie Miller
Jim Stewart
Surry Hilla
AU Kelly
Ron Donnelly
Wilde in America boxing tale mirrors English champion aura
Cable from Milwaukee recounts Jimmy Wilde knocking out Mike Ertle in the third round, praising Wilde's speed and boxing skill while noting a later report of his loss to Jack Sharkey. It discusses Wilde's weight concerns, potential rematch plans, and comments from manager Hughes and Mrs Wilde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Milwaukee
Jimmy Wilde
Mike Ertle
Wilde
Johnny Ertle
Jack Sharkey
Wis
Sharkey
Bluey McCarthy's Challenge Embroiled in Boxing Notes
A note from Charlie Lucas records Bluey McCarthy possibly accepting a £25 light weight challenge on behalf of Mick Rutherford against Charlie Cole over twenty rounds. Judge Scholes is quoted discussing boxing bias and the pugilist’s temper amid a related Darlinghurst Sessions trial where Harry Clements was acquitted after a street fight in Oxford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluey McCarthy
Charlie Lucas
Charlie Cole
Mick Rutherford
Rutherford
Cole
Judge Scholes
Sydney Sun
Harry Clements
Darlinghurst
Woolf Levy
McGhie
The
Crown
Oxford Street
Levy
Clements
Scholes
KNOCK OUT FITZGERALD As King Faces Defeat in Drome Bout
In a Monday Hippo drome boxing match Ned Fitzgerald KO'd King in the fourth round after a fierce contest marked by a head collision and a cut over Kings right eye. Fitzgerald, from Queensland, dominated with sharp combinations while King lingered, dazed, before falling twice more in the fourth. The undercard saw Tom Cameron defeat Al Williams in seven rounds as Williams substituted late for Dido Plumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Ned Fitzgerald
Hippodrome
Fitzgerald
Kine
Joe Wallis
Mere
Ned
Queensland
K.O
Tom Cameron
al Williams
Dido
Williams
WEW TOURNEY OPENS AT HIPPODROME WITH BOXING
The £350 WEW tournament opened at the Hippodrome last Wednesday drawing over 2000 spectators on Friday. Notable fights included Vic Hayes KOing Fred Gordon in the welterweight novice division and Jim Fieldon defeating J W Burn. Several featherweight and novice bouts produced swift KOs and decisive points decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEW
J. W. Burn
Tom Duggan
Mick Kenny
G& McGrath
K.O
Jack Faulkner
Stan Watts
Bob Martin
Les Brown
Jim Proctor
Jimmy Kerr
Jack Powell
Powell
Bull Brickman
Hal Clarke
Will Pinkerton
Jim Smith
Johnny Brown
K.Q
Bobby Strong
A. Gibson
Rey Young
George Smith
Harold Kelly
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan
Jack Brown
Sandy McVea
Frankis Daly
Billy Tingle
Jack Finney
Edwards
Brisbane
Jack Munro
New York
Benny Leonard
Australia
West
Sir Willian
Ellison Macartnney
West Australia
Jack Green
Tommy Hanley
Tommy
Jerry
Carpentier Triumph Sparks Ring Reverie After Victory
In a dramatic postfight sequence Georges Carpentier reflects on his decisive punch that toppled Joe Beckett and earned him the World Championship talk. Beckett’s backer asserts Carpentier’s decisive move, while Beckett himself recovers, vowing to defend his heavyweight English title and ready to meet Carpentier again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentier
Thiat
Cochran
Pearnsey
Dempsey
Beckett
Bernard Mortimer Beckett
Joe
McGoorty
Wells
Ggt
Major Wilcox
Charles Wilcox
Charing Cross
England
Rowing Gossip from Eastwood and Regatta News
Veteran Joe Hervey sends a note from Eastwood convalescent hospital stating he remains weak after surgery and cannot meet Digger champion Alf Felton. The North Shore and Mosman clubs host a regatta from Bradley's Head to Mosman Bay featuring multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwood
Joe Hervey
Desi
Alf Felton
Worth & F
North Shore
Mosman
Bradley's Head
Mosman's Bay
Lady Rawson
Fort Macquarie
Kirribilli Point
Neutral Bay
Mosman Bay
L. C. Robson
Robson
Sydney Grammar School
University
New College
Grammar School
Sydney University
N. H. MacNeil
Melbourne University
Balliol Colleges
Oxford
H. W. B. Cairns
Adelaide University
Balliol College
Cambridge
Adelaide
Littleport
Ely
R. C. Barrett
J. E. Lawson Johnston
J. A. Campbell
Australia
Jesus College
Campbell tops NAW Gun Club shooting with 20 birds
A. J. Campbell stars at the NAW Gun Club on Tuesday, hitting 20 birds from 31 with the first barrel and 16 in the same, while C. Keigwin also posts strong marks. Paradox and other shooters post notable scores across multiple five bird and miss-out sweeps, highlighting a day of tight competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL d. Campbell
NAW
C. Keigewin
Ft. J
Beety
Campbell
Styde
A. J. Campbell
Ziyde
C. G. Barnes Woyds
Barges Loyds
A. Hill
A. Hill ' Ylyde
Merce Styris
Lellillis
R. Dt
Mt. Dugan
Beecinsko
W. J. Miller
HK. Durgan
King
Joe. Clark
Roeduako
Beiyda
Wolewin
Meynink
Kalle
A. Meigwit
Savds
J. Miller
Yds
NLLT
Qaradox
Evnapvel
Tiyde
A. A. Hill
Vie
Collins
Boslig Sairds
C. Reigwin
Quyds
Faradon
Sayde
Rie Lark
Lyda
Liles
C. Keigrwin
Melbourne Notes From Wan Club Birds Race and Easing Losses
Weather hampered the Wan Club meet in Melbourne as most birds fell early. Georges Cafley, Barney Meadway and J. M. Allin tied after Bree everpiiase mishap. Meas and Rowsley shared winnings with Wilkinson and Colromte, while Coffey, Meadway and Meadway again scored in subsequent heats. J. ae aft St James Vic. mourns death at Wratta on 22 ult. Phillips’ greyhound possibly Fluke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bree
Coffey
Meadway
W B. Wilkinson
Rowsley
Colromte
Trh
Starlings
Clebille
Wilkinson
Rowley
Ford
Colrossie
Glauda Mitchell
J. Ae
St. James (Vic
Wratta
Phillips
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America
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Wilds
Hughes
Tam Frank
Jimmy Wilder
Jim
Frankie Maton
Tremain
Mr. Hughes
Bharkey
Slame
Joe Beckett
la Guerche
Descamps
Bombardier Wells
Ghent
National Sporting Club
Hhem
Goddard
Olympis
Francois
Fane
Georges
ARGUS
Jim Hanley
Coogee Beach
Les Darcy
Snowy Baker
Hanley
R. L. Baker
Clus
Physical Culture Institute
Coogee
N.E.W
Enowe Beker and
Sros
Bole
Elliott Bros, Ltd
Bede Carroll
Armidale
Monnday
Mann
G. G
New England Hotel
Blue Rock
Chapionship N
Commonwealth Sparrow
Nobel
Pigeas
B.S.A
Harrels
Magazins
BSA Ut
Ou Tin
Rennin
BSA
Go, Ltd
Elizabeth
Trest
A. Fisg
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