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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
16
Promoter chatter and New York reporting center on Les Darcy planning a U S visit after Australia, with manager talks and potential bouts. Coverage notes how Darcy’s star power shapes promoter bets, names Kearns Curley and Richard, and debates over opponents in the looming boxing schedule.
Article recounts Benny Leonard defeating opponents on January 30 and February 1 in Beraviyn and NYC locales. It recalls boxing legends, training details, and crowd reactions, noting Leonard’s rising status and comparisons with contemporaries amid a bustling mid century scene.
In a rapid boxing match on a Melbourne night, Jannese defeated Blackburn in a 20‑round bout by four points. Wieckmann pressed early as Jannese endured, then opened up with fast attacks. Final rounds saw Jannese outpace Blackburn, who weighed 84 to 86 pounds, delivering steady blows and steady footwork.
A long extract on boxing events outlines forthcoming matches, trainer decisions, and fighter prospects. Names mentioned include Cook, Lloyd, Darcy, O Sullivan, and Blackburn, with notes on schedules, venues, and potential showdowns amid training changes and international interest. The piece also references venue plans at gymnasiums, anticipated bouts in Brisbane, and keener talk of title chances and training camps.
The program advertised by the beadtury Mangemun for Monday last promised forty rounds of sling. Spectators hoped for a knockout and a quick finish, yet the event devolved into a lengthy card with referees and fighters like Geerer Seller and Ted Arn entertaining the house. The match featured Dawes and Turner and a replaced Billmiow, leaving the crowd unsure what had happened as a false alarm and rounds dragged on.
An old newspaper piece recalls Bill Geldsmith, a celebrated figure in York Street sports circles, praising his coaching, games, and club connections. It notes his matchups with rivals, his long career in the butcher trade, and the deep loyalty of friends, boosters, and literary figures who valued his presence.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a rambling scene set in Scratford-on-Keon hospital. The narrator mentions tiny Ryan, Shakespearean references, and a chaotic collage of names, weather, and holiday wishes. The tone mirrors a memory piece or clipped diary entry with garbled dialogue and local color.
The writer reflects on stepping away from boxing after a long career and weighing a shift to business. He recalls starting in 1910, notes that 19 years is not long for a boxer, and contemplates fading ambition, with hopes for a calm tenure and prosperity. He mentions advice from Mr Flote and experiences in Australia and America guiding his path.
The article notes clever flyweights trading advances with a near four round stretch, drawing applause as the crowd reacts to feints and rapid exchanges. It references Jack Greer as a nephew of Ped y Green and mentions opponents Me Donald and Tommy Hang Ye in a Newt Pastime Club setting, with plans for upcoming engagements and rounds.
Report from Melbourne outlines a boxing championship decision tied to boxing stars such as Bert Spargo Tommy Ryan Kay Cox Marsh and Jim Taylor. The piece hints at a tense buildup, with references to ring legends and a decisive bout shaping the Australian scene.
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