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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
10
A sprawling OCR fragment outlines boxing matches and legal matters involving numerous figures, including Tommy Harvey Sullivan, Joe Walford, and Cooper Hickman. The dense text references bout dates, venues, alleged arrangements, and commissions, with mentions of trials, observers, and committee actions amid a broad report on boxing activity and related disputes.
In a tense match Frank Thorn faces a stout challenger as spectators observe from a crowded venue. The bout features late rallying moves, a fierce exchange, and Thorn securing a narrow victory amid wary of a comeback.
In a tense late rally Corker surged ahead to clinch a win by a narrow margin. The crowd roared as Tweedie edged out Caset with a bold push in the final minutes.
Deramber Rlee of London comments on fouling and unsettled play as Tigby Watson and Geaten BF contended with Cannon. The round featured erratic calls, disputed actions, and a late clash amid a fog of unclear narration and tangled phrases.
A Melbourne manager plans to challenge Jack O Brien or Tommy Burns after their recent draw. The article notes Burns’s recent draw with Squires and mentions implications for an upcoming bout in Australia.
In a rough mixed martial style match in Melbourne, Moodie staged a late rally to defeat Grong amid heavy dialogue from the crowd. Moodie pressed hard in the final rounds, overcoming a strong start by Grong to secure the victory as observers noted his resilience and planned future challenges.
Derailed by garbled text multiple names and phrases, the fragment mentions Murkan heavyweight and Mike Schreck with scattered references to opponents, venues, and dates. The readable portions imply a significant boxing event with Schreck noted among other fighters, but specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a Melbourne boxing event with names like Courtney, Bachig, Thorn Williams, and others, mentioning wagers, venues, and a February 1 date. The text is garbled but centers on a boxing lineup, management, and planned bouts with fluctuating details and several misread terms.
A garbled report describes boxing and local farming lore. Names like Jon Cavin Monks Andee and Lac Williams Fiynsell appear among match mentions and land details. The piece blends bout talk with farm concerns and nearby towns Windsor and Sydney, all in a wartime style clipping.
Min A Keenan expresses gratitude to the Narllimry Association and OSW Epores Chub officials for support and courtesy. He mentions Sydney contacts and upcoming visits, noting hopes for improved relations and hospitality from Australian counterparts.
Wrestling report recounts a Scuttle championship match with Armandee Mupro and Scottah as key figures. Turkgasmo and others feature, while Belin ule and Hbdaldier contest, with late drama and accusations of injury in a tense bout.
A garbled dispatch notes Skenschmidt’s malaise and delayed progress toward renewal. Mentions a public event on a day with confusion, references to North Pogland, and a chaotic scene with figures and places, including Pun City and Loft anomalies.
Melbourne correspondent reports on the ongoing wrestling scene with references to Frlewi and Weer, noting speculation of a Covent clash and possible title implications. The piece mentions Welbourn, Weber, and DB Gauls as figures in the sport, with weight classes and weights cited in context of upcoming bouts and rankings.
A jumbled OCR page fragment mentions cards and betting, with stray names and phrases. It reads like a chaotic row of garbled lines, implying a casino or game table discussion but amid disjointed, unreadable text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered references to treks, timings, locations, and people. Names and places are unclear, with many garbled terms. The readable bits hint at travel or expedition style content without a clear single event or figure.
The readable fragment mentions a coin or sale item titled ALE OF THE RODAT run and a possible reference to COARTIFEED. Exact details are unclear but the fragment indicates a sale or item named in a historical catalog or advertisement.
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