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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1918

Page

16

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Fight Echoes in Salt Lake City

In this scrap filled reminiscence a traveling troupe recounts the Corbett vs. Fitzsimmons heavyweight bout. The match drew attention across cities from Carson to New York, with training camps, wagers, and sensational stories of cash offers and grand show plans. Readers are introduced to trainers, promoters, and the shared journey from Carson to Salt Lake City as the duo prepared for the fight.

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Night at the Stadium Sets Boxing Tourney Night

A crowded program at The Stadium features boxing and vaudeville acts with Roy Ross and Jack Williams headlining. Promoters tout a heavyweight bout, numerous weight classes, and a vein of novelty acts including Melbourney arrivals and Billy Morty singers, with January 30 set as a key date for the lightweight bout.

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Boxing in the Great War: Slacker boxers and duty

A long, critical column discusses boxing professionals in New York amid World War I mobilization. It names Benny Leonard, Johnny Kilbane, Willie Ritchie and others as fighters wavering on enlistment, contrasts ring pay with soldier pay, and questions boxing instructors in camps offering services to soldiers.

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How Peter Jackson Came to Australia Story of boxing coach Peter Jackson

An OCR fragment sketches Peter Jackson large in boxing and diving, tracing boyhood in the West Indies and rise as a coach in Australia. It hints at his athletic physique, swimming speed, and teaching prowess, noting a distinguished career among schools and pupils.

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Welsh Leonard title fight talks spark boxing chatter

The article discusses Freddie Welsh and Benny Leonard in talks over a potential title rematch. It highlights predictions that Leonard would retain or regain the crown in a decisive bout, with possible arrangements for a referee's decision and a knockout emphasis.

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Boxing Boom in Port Pirie Sparks Local Interest

A Port Pirie boxing scene overview notes prominent figures like Jack Law and Emith, and a slate of bouts with many local names. Reports mention venue chatter, potential matches, and a growing community buzz as fans anticipate future events and secretary positions to handle communications.

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Re opening an old hall recap of a past boxing event

Bendigo reports on the old Pavilion hall reopening era with names of fighters and officials, noting fatalities Fogarty and Vogarty and McCarthy during a controversial match. The piece mentions referees Fullalove Newhouse and others, plus lingering death and questionable treatment.

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Boxing Round Collapses Into Chaos At Pavilion Show

A chaotic Melbourne boxing night ended with ringside brawls and tense moments as two fighters tumbled through the ropes and both were counted out, prompting officials to scramble and a draw declared after heavy exchanges. The program featured veteran and rising contenders with comments on refereeing and Pavilion plans for a three week reopening and fundraising bouts.

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Bill Murphy Soliloquises on Boxing Faith and Old Timers

A fragmented reminiscence from Bill Murphy and references to rival Billy Corbett and several editors. The speaker recalls past fighters, a Richard K. Foy featherweight belt, and a wish for a great champion to endure. Notes a letter dated January 4 and mentions figures like Bayt Cook and Harry Welam among others, with passion for boxing’s history and honor.

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Unclear Boxer Letter Names From Historic Ledger

A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous boxer names and nicknames with spaces and misread punctuation. It references Jack Bryant and others, but the text is garbled, mixing apparent calls to steers and assorted terms, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.

Learn boxing at Tommy Hanley's private club

Advertisement notes boxing instruction at Tommy Hanley's private club located at 4 Station Street, Newto. It outlines terms of application for enrollment and participation.

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