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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1923
Page
2
A large crowd witnessed Godfrey and Collins in a tightly fought match with constant exchanges. Godfrey prevailed with superior in ring tactics and power, though Collins showed improvement and courage, wrapping up a grueling twenty rounds with the verdict favoring Godfrey.
A battered but steadfast figure grows from silence to grit as he faces a formidable foe. The piece highlights resilience, self belief, and rising to challenge through inner resolve and disciplined practice.
Recollections from Jack Gee mix with boxing updates from the Australian scene. Dempsey seen as best of a weak field, Kilbane and Criqui discuss world featherweight title plans, and Australian fighters such as Munro and Billy Smith feature amid travel and managerial chatter.
A letter discusses whether a left handed boxer should be retrained to right handed style. It cites famous left handers in boxing, notes historical figures like George Seale and George Mendies, and argues left handedness can be effective or changeable. The piece reflects on tradition, biology, and education.
The piece argues for balanced training and cites famed referee errors in boxing history. It recounts incidents from December in Los Angeles and earlier in New York and Salt Lake City, detailing mistaken verdicts, crowning the wrong winner, and the resulting fan uproar and police protection.
Paris dispatches reveal Battling Siki may resume boxing activity after the French Boxing Federation lifted his nine month ban. The cruiserweight title remains with Carpentier, as talks for a Siki versus Carpentier bout surface with dates reportedly set for late May.
Colin Bell the title holder meets Jim Roland Dwyer known as Jim Roland for the Australian heavyweight belt at the Stadium next Saturday night. Both fighters are said to be in peak condition and promise a vigorous match as fans expect a lively battle. Bell trains at Abbotsford Baths Parramatta River and aims to extend his recent wins while Roland, built for boxing, brings a strong ring record to the bout.
Timaru reader Mr. W J Watson explains NZ boxing facts under NZ Boxing Council rules. An Australian boxer cannot compete for NZ titles and recent Sydney reports misstate champions. Les Murray holds the lightweight crown, while Keenan is a welter. Murray has beaten several contenders since returning. The heavyweight title remains in abeyance due to disputes between NZ boxing bodies.
The report details bouts including Jack Fingey versus Jack Dale on March 24 and a weight championship match in Australia. It also notes Sandy McVea’s death at a local hospital after appendicitis and pneumonia, with sport figures paying respects at the graveside.
A strong committee is being formed to back a testimonial for Australian boxing great Dave Smith. Jimmy Haney lauds Smith as the sport’s savior and urges a monster benefit across Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand to assist his retirement.
London reports the International Boxing Union has dethroned Wilde and restored Montreuil as Europe flyweight champion while declaring Wilde displaced. the IBU also reinstates two cruiserweight titles. Joe Beckett is matched with Carpentier for May 17 in London. Carpentier’s health denial is noted.
A boxing program at the stadium features Jack Mooneo as ring announcer with events scheduled for next Saturday February 24, 1923 at 8 30 pm. Colin Bell holder and Jim Roland challenger headline a ten round bout with additional four rounders and undercard bouts including Abearon Jack Mow Am Wabey Rol Leo Feargon and Ray of the Tha with general admission priced at 2 shillings and ladies 1 shilling to all parts
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