Jacks and Spargo in a Great Fight at Melbourne Stadium
Freddy Jacks and Bert Spargo staged a brutal 15 round battle at Melbourne Stadium on a Saturday drawing a near sellout and a large gate. Jacks pressed Spargo across rounds with heavy right crosses and uppercuts but Spargo endured and closed strongly, the verdict split and the crowd roaring for more. The undercard featured Kid Thomas Eddie Carr and Bunny Whiting in decisive showings as midweek bouts populated the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Jacks
Bert Spargo
Melbourne Stadium
Jacks
Spargo
Ike
Honoka
Freddy Jacke
Sparge
Champion
Iit
Ringsidera
Figther
Val Quirk
Areo
Jack
Epargo
Minor Mills
Kid Thomas
Eddie Carr
Thomas
Bunny Whiting
Spider McMahon
Tith
Leen
Geo. Jemito
Metiuire
Tn Chin
Tawny Cuyen
George Tucker
Tucker
Meferee Quirk
Gu Os
Cammran
Tonio
George Mahomet
Kid Congress
Bert Michelly
Sam Saunders
Buck Jones
James
Victoria
Geo. White
Stan McBride
America
Melbourne
Delode
Alf Sewart
Merv Williams
Jimmy Semmens
Bert Histuccia
Gilly Crimp
Stadio Tonight
Bob Teeth
Bully
Dick Congress
Patay Kelly
Sydney
Arnie Wilcox
Tekiy Suveal
Broken Hill
Algle
Cole
Geo
Storey
Bert McCarthy
Geo. Storey
Fred Segar
Jack A Ba
Eng
Bert Sperco
Billy Grime
Bert Fistucels
Pebrasky
Stanley McBride
AM Stewart
Mere Willians
Hughie Dwyer
Hoffman Beats Francis in Perth Fight Reports Say Hoffman's Improvement Shines
The Perth Tivoli Stadium clash between Sid Francia and Jim Hoffman drew strong crowd support as Hoffman mounted a sharper, more controlled performance. Francia pressed early, but Hoffman rallied in the late rounds, trading heavy blows and showing improved conditioning, though judges leaned to Francia for the verdict. Hoffman faces tougher tests ahead, with plans for a New South Wales bout and potential rematches against top contenders.
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Perth
W.A
Peter H. Lester
Westralian Worker
Sid Francia
Jim Hoffman
Tivoli Stadium
Unfiman
Tom O’malley
Colin Bell
Blinwelt
Hellmat
Pranche
Sie Thomb
Hel
Wally Mayle
Francia
Francis
Ami
Hotiman
Beft
Hotman
Hoffman
Op Palnta
Etowas
New South Wales
Horwan
Punch
Will
Sid Francis
Frider
Jack Dillon
Boxing Gossip and Fights Planned Across Cities
Early Bird reports Curran offers Mendies £50 plus expenses and King £30 plus expenses for upcoming bouts in Sydney and Brisbane shown as next Saturday night plans. Jimmy Taylor travels to meet Curran and Broken Hill with expenses. Digger Crosier plans Manila trip with Watson and Tingle after feather win. Parsonage prepares to accept a stake offer after a previous draw with Rutter Malcolm’s son.
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Groken
Early Bird
Barrier Miner
Curran
Jimmy Taylor
Sydney
Broken Hill
Digger Crozier
Orient
Digger Crosier
Manila
Jack Watson
Billy Tingle
Crozier
Rutter Malcolm
George Parsonage
Why Heeney Didn’t Fight in Cup Night Promoter Tangle
An Australian Tasmanian report recounts promoter tensions over a Heeney Leahy boxing bout on Cup night. It details offers, counteroffers, and expected purse splits, with Heeney asking 60 percent and Leahy favoring 95 percent of the house. The promoter claims costs, a promise of training facilities, and travel expenses shaped the dispute.
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Hobart
Tom Heeney
Jack Leahy
Heeney
Hetke Ball
Boots
Heenery
Ryan Sameliance
Arcadia
Wiau
Landeam
Dave Smith
Leahy
Port Cygnet
Otrr
Mb Fa Genti Nien
Heaney
Evwarts
Howe
Chen
Kemp visit tax on Sydney trains show
George Mention and Les Vetere prepare a training session at the Stadium tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock. The event features two named figures and will discuss tax implications and scheduling for the Sydney area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Sydney
George Mention
Les Vetere
Jamito Gone Home After Brisbane Box Fight Farewell
Jamito plans departure from Brisbane after boxing in Rockhampton facing Eugene Volaire for a £100 stake. He travels with an Australian wife and child and recalls prior visits, noting homesickness of Cowboy Reyes and a fond memory of Australian fans. Jamito hopes to return in about a year, else try America with Pancho Villa style form.
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Jamite
Australia
Havilah Uren
Jamito
Doughty Littl
Ofice
Sydney
Cowboy Reyes
Unro
Philippine Islands
Reyes
Queensland
Rockhampton
Eugene Volaire
Brisbane
Manila
America
Pancho Villa
Little Fellows for Action at Stadium Show Next Saturday
JACK MUNRO presents The Little Fellows for Action at the stadium next Saturday night at 8 30.
George Mendies Australian Flyweight Champion Sees Mixed Ring Verdict
George Mendies, noted as Australian Flyweight Champion, faces questions over weight concessions and performance. Critics praise his speed but doubt consistency, while opponents and judges weigh his sharp offense against potential vulnerabilities in future bouts.
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Eoinh Tattecan
Mendis
Wailers
Truncated OCR Note Sparks Limited Record
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled item lists and stray phrases about plans, places, and a train reference. The readable content is minimal, with scattered names and uncertain terms, yielding a vague snapshot of a notice-like fragment without a clear event or outcome.
Blackburn Triumph Over Dave Ross In Brisbane Ring
Clarrie Blackburn defeated Dave Ross by points in a 20 three minute rounds bout at Brisbane Stadium. Ross started strong with several rights but Blackburn's persistency and smothering defense wore Ross down. Blackburn won rounds eight through twelve and the decisive thirteenth turnal sequence, finishing ahead on the card despite Ross rallying late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Satisfactory House
Erie
Clareda Blackburn
Dave Ross
Blackburn
Clarrie Blackburn
Brisbane Stadium
Ringsidere
Ross
Burke
Wolshe
Brisbane
Apicenic
Blackurn
Rifle Meetings and Prize Reunions Across New South Wales
The Fifteen listed events include the Blue Mountains District Union tenth annual prize reunion at Lithgow, Northern Suburbs RC Association at Chatswood, Southern and Western Suburbs RC Association at Randwick, Cowra RC 5est Cup at Cowra, and Sydney RC prize meeting at Randwick. The Lithgow Small Arms Factory Club holds its annual 16 meeting at Lithgow range. Long Bay range reopens with new facilities. Randwick range to stay open six months longer. Commonwealth match fields about 40 city and 20 country rifle reps. NSW team to be chosen Feb 7. New Zealand NRA prize meeting at Trentham on March 1 with £2000 total. entries close Feb 17. Sydney BC unable to send team due to Williamstown clash. A large Rhodesian and boxing charity auction in London raises funds for Royal Sussex hospital. John Wren recovers from a seizure in Brisbane. Mick Mathan noted as not well.
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Blue Mountains District Union
Lithgow
Northern Suburbs’ R.C. Association
Chatswood
Western Suburbs
Long Bay Range
George Douglass
Dakim
N.R.A
Brand
Brown
Bherbon
Randwick
R.C
Long Bay
Metroitan
Dwick
N.5.w
Sydney
New Zealand
Markemen
Williamstown
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton
Regent Cinema
London
London Sportsman
Walter de Frece
Charity Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Chantilly
Paris
Jack Callaghan
Sexton
Carulake
Evans
W.F.C
East
Columbia B.C
Walter
Bucknall
Bendigo
John Humphrey
Queen
Preston
Tom Ringer
Duke of York
Il Descampe
Amiles Carpentier
Billy Wells
Joe Beckett
Mouch
Love
Murphy
Wagga
Binkr
Grimes
Tutill
Advertiser
Stan Love
John Wren
Brisbane
Wce Wathan III
Billy Maher
Mick Mathan
Mosman Bowlers Lead Pennant Race Amid Wet Conditions
In Sydney Rose Bay plans progress for a large bowling complex with twelve rinks and a pavilion as tennis lawns and croquet greens are also considered. Mosman and Warringah traded the section lead after last Saturday’s pennant play, with Mosman now ahead as South Ashfield and others scramble for positions. City and Victoria Park clubs show strong form, while rain and operational restrictions affect grounds and schedules.
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Sydney
Rose Bay
Acheme
Poermant
Sayenay
Juviter
Pluvius
Cula SS
TEGAN
Mosman
Warringah
South Ashfield
Ryde
Parramatts
Stratherd
Achfeld
Ant
Manly
St. George
College Street
Victoria Park
City
Esmes
Balmain
Drummoyne
Hunter's Hill
H D. Marks
Mackey
A Tillott
Duit
Pocala
Randwick
Manip
Ia Hay Gtratafeld
Burwood
Love
If Hillier
Ming
M. Love
Loveridge
E Ti
Cummins
E Clapin
Strathfield
Bur- Killara
Bur- Killara’ Vy
Kori Mieka Chariton
Bur
Richardson
Aed Ray
Eleton
V. Bleck
Donaldson
V. Jour
Killara
Muringgal
Boxer life spans a path from editor to hopeful world champ
The fragment traces Biddy Bishop once Tacoma News sport editor now a boxing writer and promoter of a boxer’s journey. It mentions his aim to develop a boxer who could become world champion, a note from Jack Munro seeking contact with Auckland’s Stewart Smith, and a Newcastle Imperial Stadium bout where Billy Yates and Eddie Watson fought to a controversial finish amid fan approval.
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Biddy Bishop
Tacoma
Washington
U.S.A
Cincinnati
Jack Munro
Stewart Smith
Auckland
Yates
Billy Yates
Eddie Watson
Imperial Stadium
Newcastle
Marsde W
New South Wales Team Organiser Guides Coastal Tour
C Evans acted as organiser and manager of a NSW team gathering a strong group for a Dominion-bound journey. The roster lists J Premidant, R E Alcorn, L A Henson, E E Collin, S H Douglas, Gould, T G Jones, J Keter, W W der, J en icholan, F L A Py, C B Rigney, F F Wicks, T Yates, with travel by Auckland to towns and finishing at Wellington. Sydney arrival expected next.
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C. Evans
New South
G. Jones
J. Keter
Der
J. En Icholan
A . Py
B. Rigney
South Australian progress game on all sides
The Australian reports the m time band championship in Adelaide with over 2700 players starting Saturday. The piece notes growth of bowling clubs citywide, new clubs on South Terrace and Keswick, and an ex Tasmanian forming a club. It highlights inter-state ties and a playful scene with cricket figures and a rink rolling into action.
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North Park
Adélaide
Epri
Adelaide
Miles
South Terrace
Keswick
South Australia
Geo A Gillen
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Freddy Jadhe-Bari Spargo
Batuday
How Hoffman
Tasmanian
Floyd Johnson
Bill Brennan
New York
Les Waters
Legion
George Mendies
Eric Molzod
Sen
Alex Pascoe
Leo Wax
Prichs
Wee
Blegeide
Bing Bacocare
Bimed
Austria
Jock Preedford
Randwick Range
Rsg
J. E. Face
Wunderlich
F. G. Howarth
J. C. Vile
W. F. Corbett
Farlk
Abrams
Con
Th. Abrams
Deane
Door
Rhodes
Aris Raioe
Bouth Northney
Roseville
Wale
Williams
Lane
Rider
Te Reeder
V. Crane
Sati
Einia Bes Epping
Rameville
Bureoad
Brent
Reree-tal Be
Capkeweeds
Fate Rae
Pam Warringsh
Krliees
Sland
Auckla
Ney
Elena
Aerna
Wrens
Ns Anshralia
Oreershaead
Aidteadal
Reon
The
Commonwealth
Drummond
WM. Drummond & CO
Collins Street
South Australian Progress
Aoe Peery and CO
the Grand
Haw
Freeman
H. W. Edwards
Smith
W. Whitting
Paull
Wiles
H. Bissetti
Ward
Ly Wiles
H. Webster
London Sporting Life
Dember
B. Powell
Clifton College
Clifton
Christ's College
Zealand
Olin Powell
Canterbury
Ileay
England
McLeod
Powell
Clifton Sports
A. R. Soutar
Christman
Ralmgin
North Sydney
North Sydney Cricket Club
Stanley
Cotenan
Sydney Cricket Gkeine
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