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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1930
Page
3
Fragmented report recounts boxing match action including Anderson and Nod Lawlor with Barna and Mix. Observations focus on missed hits, counterpunches, ringside reactions, and a promising boxer's development amid crowd influence.
A disjointed OCR recounts a preliminary boxing match with Mick Jansen and Anderson in a crowded hall. The piece notes jabs, rights, and body blows, praising a late decisive right to the temple and a referee stoppage. Spectators cheer as the crowd applauds the winner and notes Henry Dent commentating.
The Empire Theatre hosts a boxing card in Adelaide with Molde defeating Jurioff in a light heavyweight bout. The night also saw Nixen draw Bright and Vawler win a close contest, while Potter and Walthier battled in the American league event.
Reports Say Paul edged Wells via a late rally to win by decision in the eleventh round. Wells pressed early and had moments, but Paul used straight punches to secure the victory. Under card action, Fitjohn outpointed Gavery and Bellura defeated Lockwood, with others in the lineup showing mixed results.
Long mixed sports column covers Clonmel greyhound meeting dates and stakes, plus reflections on Paris fashion and tennis icon Ang Lett Lenglen. Report mentions Bishop opposition to Sunday racing at Clonmel, the Waterford and Liane jurisdictions, and outlines prize money, entrants, and track conditions for the January 6 event.
The German governing bodies discuss redefining amateur status for athletes amid changes across sport with proposals to align with Olympic standards. The draft rules aim to prevent professional advantages while balancing youth and environment concerns as Berlin hosts the next games.
In a December London hearing the court ruled on a retainer matter involving Howry Valentine and others. The judgment favored the executors, citing ongoing life terms and an disputed agreement affecting the 1925 flat-minor services claim.
A chaotic digest recounts Sir Joynton Smith hosting a welcome dinner for Kangaroos, with plans and notes on the 1940 campaign in Australia. It includes squad debates, player selections, injuries, form questions, and commentary on centers wingers and backs, interspersed with results and standings from North of England leagues.
A historic critique page lauds Jeff Moores of Queensland in a dense review of a play and its cast. It highlights Moores as star center and the Leeds side eventful performance, naming Glyn quasi and O’Rourke among key players while noting English critics’ mixed reception and cross national comparisons.
The article outlines contentious Rugby Union moves affecting YMCA relations, New Zealand and Australia tours, and Dominion unions. It notes debates on inter-Dominion collaboration, the potential formation of a Dominion Union, and the impact on players and schedules as England Ireland France Scotland and Wales prepare, with emphasis on Queensland and New South Wales teams and tour prospects.
A chaotic OCR recounts a Rugby League exhibition at a soccer venue featuring Trinity Works on 24 December 1920 with players from Wye vesuivine and Sunderland. The narrative praises performances by Hoban, McMian, Sullivan, and Goo, notes crowd enthusiasm, and mentions an attendance around 22,000 with hospitality by Wirrington residents and officials including secretary Anderton.
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