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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
15
A Melbourne correspondent argues training methods vary by athlete and era. He cites Ell Beach and Harry Stone, notes Stone’s light prep yet strong results, and contrasts American boxing schools with Australian practice. The piece discusses smoking, diet, breathing, and massage, urging balanced routines and warning against overtraining.
Tommy Uren becomes Australasian middleweight and welterweight champion by outpointing Fred Kay at the Stadium last Saturday in a tough, crowd-pleasing bout. Both fighters traded blows through thirteen rounds with sharp rallies, clinches, and notable lefts to the body. Kay showed evasive skill but Uren's weight and pressure carried the win, with the crowd roaring through a high-energy sequence in the middle rounds.
Stadium management outlines the second round of the tournament with bouts featuring Joe Renny vs Bill Tingle and Fred Simpson vs Don McDonald. George Mendies, Doc Barres, Marty Andrews, George Stace, Tom Tuite, and Lor Duro are all noted contenders, with lightweights urged to enter before entries close for a two week start.
Mr. Phil H Archer, a young English journalist from Salt Lake City, Utah, has taken Mr. R G Edwards' place in the dope department at the Stadium in Sydney. Edwards, a thorough good fellow, leaves Sydney for Brisbane tomorrow to manage the Stadium business side there. Wal Scotts versus George Newbury on the 29th inst. should prove a notable fight.
Andy Maguire rides high after his bantamweight Australia title win. He favors Blackburn or Jamese or none for an appearance, while Melbourne trip keeps him apart and leaves rivals with chances for money and reputation.
An English exchange dated November 18 reports Lance-Corp Harry Reeve, who just won the cruiserweight title from Stali-Sergi Dick Smith, will stay in England as gymnastic instructor and may help challengers. Jim Sullivan of the London Scottish wants a title shot, but a match between them seems unlikely soon. In Australia, Reeve fared profitably while Sullivan faced a tougher journey. Tommy Uren and American Jack Coyne have signed to fight at the Stadium next Saturday week.
Sam Norman writes from the Rotherfield Hotel Christchurch NZ on December 2 about the Les Darcy controversy. He presents his version of Darcy's early tryouts, recounting a Maitland show ground challenge and a four round bout offer, noting Darcy’s quick recovery and later matches in Sydney.
A Sydney boxing crowd debated the Ray Uren match for the Referee belt last Saturday as referee Scott’s verdict split opinions. Observers praised Kay for sportsmanship and resolve, noting his rising weight and form while hinting at a future clash with the winner.
Jimmy Hill headlines a boxing card at the Stadium next Saturday with American Matty Smith opposing him. Smith is a comparatively unknown quantity to the writer but reputedly well accredited by newspaper clippings. Fred Brett and Liam Campion are also billed for the event, expected to draw a strong crowd.
The piece recounts Georges Carpentier’s wartime service from Saint Cyr to a German camp, his rise as pilot and Croix de Guerre honors, and public tributes in London. It notes his declarations against fighting Willard or Darcy and his vow to return to boxing for Australia’s sake, amid celebratory speeches by Mr Bottomley and the boxing public.
A fragmented historic note praising Georges Carpenter and a farewell luncheon at Heri Meropole marked his departure for front duties. The piece lauds patriotism, boxing culture, and earnest support for young Abhearn Pyeng while referencing Horatio Botwinny and W.S.C rules. The report hints at broader wartime rhetoric and national duty.
Neat Wednesday boxing at the stadium features five training exhibitions and a five bout program. Bantamweights include Dave South versus Clifton, Ween versus Jim Hutchison, Flyweights see Joe Renny versus Bill Tingle, Don Metonal and Fred Simpson, Geo Mendieh versus Doc Barres. Featherweights match Andrew versus Geo Stace, Tom Tuite plus a vaudeville interlude enhances the show.
The preliminary ten rounder between Arthur Evernden and Tom Lewis kept the pendulum swinging with each round, both fighters trading momentum and remaining fresh for the next. Evernden showed the fitter condition and received Fred Bater's decision, with weights close at Lewis 10.7 and Evernden 10.54.
The schedule lists bouts at multiple venues with dates from January to February. Notable pairings include Jimmy Hilley versus Matty Smith and George O Malley against Herb Sullivan on January 20. Melbourne bouts feature Spargo, Edwards, Kay, Stone, and McCoy among others. Brisbane hosts Sid Godfrey versus Wav Geile on January 14.
Promoter Mr R L Baker will feature top flyweights including Jack Green and Don McDonald in fast races. Al White and Harry Denham will duel over 10 rounds for a £10 side wager. The best lads will also contest the flyweight final as promising tournament athletes receive chances in six and ten round bouts.
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