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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
2
An English challenger Simmons outpoints Belgian Basil Plees in a tight rhythm battle. Plees showed skill, handling the body and head. Simmons used evasive tactics and countering, scoring with decisive late rounds amid crowd pressure.
Stewart defends title as Daniels fights hard in a brutal bout. The article recalls the intense exchange with Cherie Hing Saute and Esper At a eer ob Say, highlighting Daniels’ late rally and notable injuries. The crowd witnessed a dramatic clash with alternating momentum and a decisive finish in the final moments.
The midweek contest slate features ten round bouts with notable names such as Bobby Lewis and Firemap Edwards. Evans and Uhren Bernensien provide key performances while challengers like Toran Seemae and Mickotly show effort in the program.
Fragmentary note cites a business proposition involving fire brigades and rapid purchases. Limited readable details mention coordination with brigades, urgency, and a proposed arrangement. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible from the text.
The article recounts boxing chatter in Australia with references to Denny and New York training, plans for an Anniversary Night bout in January, and a boxing event with Len Car Anderson and Seana Bah Gees. It mentions venues, commentators, and tentative results, highlighting preparations and rivalries.
A chaotic scrap of notes outlines boxing matches and an upcoming event. It lists fighters such as Henman, Upson, Calis, and Lane Cave among others, with mentions of weigh ins, preliminaries, and potential rematches. The report references venues, managers, and various matchups, including a main event and several supporting bouts.
Boxing lessons advertised in the arcade reference Tommy Banley and Togo Lyons with mention of Bia Bentomm and an unclear date, indicating a local training event or class lineup.
A chaotic boxing match in Brisbane erupted with disputed blows and crowd noise as referees struggled to control the bout. The referee ruled a knockdown and late action swung, drawing in a host of onlookers and prompting tense moments in the arena.
A garbled report notes Willa May Theet Dempday arriving in Sydney on Monday and a man named Firgo earns a championship challenge after a drawn out two year wait. The piece references Deraptey and a potential match tied to a recent offer.
Partial OCR text describes a boxing match or confrontation with references to Zennierman, Tilbys, Dende, Piett, and a referee or official. Mentions damage to a hand, a head strike, and subsequent actions but lacks a clear sequence or outcome.
A garbled report mentions Orek aiming for a notable bout, with Harton and Satieee among names linked to a planned fight. The piece references Melbourne, a welterweight clash, and a potential main event with a £10 stake.
Reporting on the Dempsey versus Willes clash, the piece covers public speculation about the boxing match in 1922, noting Win and Wills ready for action in New York and the crowd's high anticipation. It highlights media attention, fanfare, and the potential impact on heavyweight status and world title claims.
Spider Kelly dazzles as he outboxes and improvises against heavyweights during a tense bout. The action centers on Kelly’s endurance and quick counterattacks, with crowd reactions and corner guidance shaping the heat of each round.
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