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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1921
Page
3
The text presents a chaotic mix of phrases and names, lacking a clear narrative or event. It includes scattered references to people, places, and possible political or social topics, but no coherent story or report emerges from the legible segments.
Fragmented report outlines plans and postponements for the Dempsey versus Carpentier boxing match. Mentions New York and Los Angeles sources, Feb 2 and Feb 3 notes, potential venue in London, promoter disputes, and possible payouts. References Teofilo Fickird and other boxing figures with uncertain spellings.
The national 300 tourney at the Hippodrome showcased lively finals with local contenders like Williams and Murphy advancing. Key results included Williams defeating Powell, Thierie knocking out contenders, and Andrews and Baker in notable bouts as the event wrapped with upcoming finals and novice divisions scheduled.
Heavyweights James and Watson clash in a hard fought bout at Castle Arena. Referee Baker oversaw a tense contest with sharp exchanges and decisive moments, James securing the win as Watson pressed throughout. Undercard included Wilson versus Campbell and Green in a longer distance bout, drawing crowd acclaim.
Dave Smith details responsibilities as Sydney boxing crowd gathers at Guide Stadium for a latest bout. Billy starred in a tense card with Hill beating Kennedy on points in the main event while Dupre challenges Tibor and Watson eyes a comeback. Conk plans England trip after forthcoming bouts at Gunnedah.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines Pigeon racing, mentioning weather and various locals. The garbled lines include stray names and places, with no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
The piece covers school cricket in New South Wales with teams from Victoria, Ballarat, Bendigo and Port Kembla, listing results, players like Perry, Woodhull and a Christ Church connection, noting interprovincial contests, the Triangular series, and ongoing moves to organize university style transfers among clubs. It also mentions the deaths of Charles W. Beal and Mr D4 Thomay, notable teachers and administrators.
A lively theatre page details Tivoli performances with The Innocent Echo show and notable cast including Hilerion and King, plus Bunting, Frith, and Jenny. It notes Welcome Stranger at Grand Opera House, Marchant of Venice at the same, and Stock drama at Newtown with Should Mother Tell welcomed back by audiences.
Melbourne theatres report Chu Chin Chow at the Tivoli entering its third month with audiences still large despite travel and coal shortages. Rising admission prices due to past shortages have been rolled back to normal Tivoli levels for the remainder of the season, making the show affordable again. The production continues to draw crowds as Maid of the Moun ting is highlighted for its romance, scenery, music, lavish costumes, and capable cast.
The rule and excellent acting and singing of Miss Gladys Moncriel headline an announced program for today and Saturday at King's Theatre. Wotart's The Marriage of Figaro opens February 26 as a two week season with a strong cast including baritone and noted artists from Daly's Theatre London. principal roles in Sailpe to be reassigned. Linda Young to take a role, debuting as youthful Australia vocalist. Sinbad and other features continue at Theatre Royal with Lionel Walsh and The Man from Ta onty at Hobart and Peg oy My Heart bringing big business.
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