Review of South African boxing hero Owen Sullivan and fading glory
A reflective piece by J. C. Davis on Owen Sullivan, rival to Joe Goddard, detailing his late career in Broken Hill and the South African ring. It portrays aging champions, fading stamina, and the fate of boxers who once thrilled crowds but linger in memory as time moves on.
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Owen Sulliven
Broken Hill
Twles
Ting
Joe Godard
Owen
Sftoe Prother
Tortek
Owen Sullivan
Fane
Himba
Ife
Ero
Agme
Fomoun
Bartios
Rand
Nazareth
Johennes
Sullivan
Ioan
Bil Heffernan
Boull Avricn
Australia
Ac Kson
Larry Foley
Larry
England
Jom Mace
Foley
White Horse
Cing
Owen Sul- Avant
Jon Goddard
Silver City
Jim Holl
Boll
Sob Pitadiamons
Sydney
Jim Hall
Broken Hil
Smiler Holes
Die Teferes
Smiler
Dorlas
Australia’s boxing past and hopes for a new heavyweight era
A reflective piece on Australia’s boxing scene, comparing a rich history of champions like Paddy Slavin Peter Jackson Joe Goddard and Fitzsimmons with the current dearth of top heavies. It notes strong public interest, shifting venues, and calls for a new trainer to revive champions from the Foley era, predicting a future that could electrify the sport if new talent emerges.
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Australia
Paddy Slavin
Peter Jackson
Joe Goddard
Farnham
Mick Dooley
Bd Fitzsimmons
Not Good for Girls Says Dr Abrahams on Training
A historical interview quotes Dr. Abrahams criticizing strenuous training for girls and endorsing swimming and other activities for women. He notes the nervous strain on athletes and questions the fairness of intense programs for female competitors while supporting moderated participation and viewing mothers as potential judges of fit methods.
Helen Wills Moody To Return To Wimbledon Next Year
The article reports Helen Wills Moody planning a comeback at Wimbledon after an eighteen month break. She notes she has not held a racquet recently and expects to begin playing again when the weather improves.
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Helen Wills
Helen Wills Moody
Ty Wood
Deaf and Dumb Olympic Games Held at White City
Deaf and dumb athletes from 17 countries will compete in running, field, and track events for men and women at the White City venue in Auscets. The program lists 49 swimming cycling and boccia heats with international entrants. expected contenders include Amarin and Japan, marking a four year gap since the previous event.
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White City
Lennon
Auscets
Japap
Boxing story by Harry C. Percy on Dowridge death and billiards notes
Read ers should note the boxing columns by Harry C. Percy on the death of Jack Dowridge son of a West Indies native who built a fine reputation in Queensland. The piece also discusses Walter Lindrum Jon Davis and Clark McConnehey with a broader look at weight, length, and the deaf and dumb athletes in Britain and Australia.
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Harry C. Percy
Jack Dowridge
West Indies
Queensland
Ees
Worlet Anent
Cies
Walter Lindrum
Jon Davis
Glark McConmehy
Controversy Over Who Should Stop a Boxing Match
London debate grows after incidents at Albert Hall fight between Berg and Humery. Doctors urge medical leadership on stopping bouts while promoters favor referee discretion. Dr Berman argues medical expertise must decide.
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London
KM Berg
Humery
Jim Berge
Humeryr
Accu
Lisayn
Albert Hall
France
England
Sale Charie
Hla
Gay
Jef Dicken
Ai Berman
Tragedy Meets Great Cricketer In Speeding Case
An English cricketer Vallance William Crisp Jupp, of Haigland and Northampton, is found guilty of manslaughter in a motor accident. He is sentenced to ten months in prison and two years driving ban. His wife collapses on hearing the verdict as the case unfolds at Northampton.
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Mr. Rostron
Oman
Ile Arma
Y. W. G. Jupp
London
Daily Express
Vallance William Crisp Jupp
Haigland
Northampton
Northampton Apsiza Court
Norman Birkett
Juan
Tipp
Justing Humphreys
Fife
Jupp
Cours
Bedford
Bie
Koma Doyer
Brisworth
Terrihica
Gillian
Goven
Amd-T
Tupay
Victoria's Shield Triumph Masked by Attendance Decline
Melbourne notes lament that despite Victoria winning the Sheffield Shield with strong team work, fine bowling and sharp fielding, attendances have slumped to about 5000. The piece discusses star batsman L S Darling and Allsopp's form, contrasts with interstate interest, and argues public interest hinges on dynamic play and notable performances.
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Victoria
Mealbourne
L. S. Darling
Johnson Welles
Shee AE
Melbourne
Sydney
Mt Nalther
Corel
Jorgascha
Coca
Tt Fa
Garonul
Rampion Stud Master Happy Over Success of Rampion
NSW studmaster B A Taylor, celebrated for his Rampion stock, notes Remblon’s rising form and two year old prospects. Rampton horses have claimed recent wins, with Strathardale and others posting strong showings in Western Australia and Victoria, signaling high hopes for future derbies and a possible turf record.
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B.A. A. Taylor
Macquarie Nsw
Mark Tapley
Ceylor
Melfort
Remplon
Manfred
Aires
Western Australia
Biolbourne
Strathardale
Symington
Rytaington
Ayrshire
Wee
Foulahint
Strathardais
Strathardaia Wan
Rampluo
Pashu
Biratheardaly
Theresa Gamim
Atlroct
Ceream
Hergie
Rampton
Inter
Death of Charles McGahey, famed cricketer and defender
London cable reports the death of Charles McGahey at Whipps Cross Hospital Leytonstone after a Christmas Day fall on a greasy pavement led to septic poisoning. At 64, the Essex and Australia great was remembered for a steady defensive bat and long innings, plus a brief amateur football career.
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London
Charles McCithey
Whipps Croagh
Leytonstone
Auetrolisne
Hero
A. CG. MacLaren
Charlns McGabsy Wan
Stonewaller
Bia
Jaakes ' McGalig
Mate Perrin
Essex
Kent
Derbyshire
H. Carpenter Opain
Surrey
MacGahey
Australia
Corlin
Bateman
South Australian wicketkeeper Walker switches to coalition role
Cherie Walker, noted South Australian wicketkeeper, plans to leave business duties to join T. H. Brown and Bong as city representative and take over Coaltion role on March t. His move frees him for first class matches, boosting the South Australian eleven for next season against Victoria starting Friday. Walker defends the change as a cricketing opportunity.
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Cherie Walker
Betes
Adelaide
T. H. Brown
Bong
Alton
OL March_t
Walker
Victoria
F. R. Edwards
East Parrenn
Humorous Start to Thurston's Billiards Handicap
The January 7 opening of Thurston's London billiards handicap drew crowds for Inman and Heece in a 10 week event. Photos and banter filled the room as players traded quips, with early breaks and sharp commentary marking the lively session. Reece teased Inman about form while Liman struggled, and high breaks reached 107 and 224 before late sessions.
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Thurston's
London
Inman
Heece
Prees
Resco
Bowes
Mr. Bisest
Tain Reece
Ito
Liman
Jai
Reece
Taman
Reape
Trmany
Tesco
Jarono
Corsa
Death of Mr Raysmith Veteran of District Cricket
Mr. T. H. Raysmith, a longtime cricket figure and businessman from Newcastle, died aged about 12 in an odd transcription error. He spent forty years in cricket, toured England and Australia, witnessed the 1614 Test era, and played rugby union football and bowls in his later years as a notable sportsman.
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Iian
Tole
Mn A. W. Oren
Olive
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