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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
15
A long, fragmentary account discusses the Swedish physical culture movement, its advocates, trainers, and methods. It covers aims to strengthen health and longevity, critiques of older regimes, and references to trainers, institutions, and notable figures influencing public fitness and medical opinion. The text notes mixed reception and historical context within Britain and Sweden.
The piece describes a Swedish gymnastics influence and a vaudeville display, noting Rayal Naval School of Physical Training and heavy clubs. It details boxing bouts featuring Moran, Smith, Allen, Mebachian, Wilson, and King, with close scoring, extra rounds, and White winning as King refused a second extra round.
A fragmented report notes Britain’s schools adopting a timewater based system linked to 190 days in the Ary A short wimewater. The text mentions Westlake, Doctor Roth and a British educational shift influenced by Ling and physical training traditions.
Hawthorn road Northcote Melbourne based note from Reg Crawford requesting funds for the Lex Dusty Memorial Puna. It references Gunner A J Crawford and a wartime medal collection, noting a payment of 40 shillings sixpence received and an expressed desire to settle the matter with a money transfer.
The event featured multiple bouts with refereeing interruptions. Pat Morén impressed, Tom O Malley showcased power, and Moran surged forward. Nolan and Williams opened midcard action, while Billy Long and Billy Smith battled in a ten round main attraction.
Curley Parkes reports from South Africa on Sid Gogtrey and Ved Tic Simmons as they clash for the featherweight title. Analysis notes Fitzsimmons claims, a one round April bout, and a career of mostly short fights. Parkes cites Sid’s record and the need for real results to secure a title shot.
Jim Tracey exudes confidence after a tense exchange about finances and future bouts. The heavy weight champion’s plans reference Albert Lloyd and a pledge to fund a stake, with talk of a coming move involving Australia’s heavyweight scene and potential title opportunities.
A dated letter from Mick King discusses promoters trying to frame Schmelling, a note on stolen money and charity, and a boxing scene with Marty Farrell. King mentions police recovery of funds, praise for a San Francisco Bulletin dope, and observed corruption and intrigue in boxing towns like San Jose and Bakersfield. He also references a notorious figure James Sette and expresses a wish to stay active in boxing duties.
Dr. Joseph Raycroft of Princeton University, Hygiene professor and member of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, is named to lead athletic training across all military camps and cantonments. The move centralizes sports and physical instruction under the commission’s new athletic branch.
The report outlines boxing training at the camp under Dr. Raycroft with aims to standardize instruction for all men. It references Curley Parkes and Lieut King, plus a plan to arrange exhibitions with Pat Greenon and Monte Avrell to raise funds for military boxing initiatives.
A fragmentary report describes a boxing event with a red headed man turning tail, humorous bouts, and assorted bouts and forfeits. It mentions fighters Campion, Den Tierney, Sid Godfrey and Lindsay Reid, with observers noting light humor and a crowd reaction amid unclear details.
Jack Athorn returns from the front after an absence of two years and resumes prominence in the bowing game. The Gaiety has flourished and he hinted at coming in again in the near future.
Darcy’s challenge notes a boxing and wrestling event with boxer W and wrestler Jiejia man Hill preparing, while Jack Carey aims for a wrestling bout and last moment withdrawals loom.
A letter from Sydney discusses the Lloyd Blabpy heavyweight belt in reference to an advertised contest at Hiving. The writer argues Lloyd holds the belt if Beaters hin opponent is defeated and calls for clarity on who truly possesses the strap. The piece references Dave Smith retirement rumors and signals interest in a Melbourne visit for photos and athletic culture materials.
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