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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
15
WORLDS BOXING NEWS reports the death of Frank Gotch, famed American wrestler born in Humboldt, detailing his career, health decline, and reflections on his impact while noting contemporaries and his lasting influence on the sport.
Jim Tracey faced a disrupted pursuer in a proposed bout with Albert Lloyd after promising 4700 in stakes. Tracey deposited 25 pounds while Leary added 50, with further raises discussed. The dispute centered on whether Tracey could cover a shortfall of about 37 to 473 pounds, risking cancellation if unmet. The matter remained unsettled as observers awaited a new meeting and referee input.
A boxing event involving Lloyd and Tracey generates talk of betting and possible surgery for Lloyd due to a persistent stitch in the right side. Promoter Jack Gleason, tied to the 1910 Johanin-Felriee titton, now runs the Friars Club in New York as he faced tough figures in boxing and sport business. The piece notes financial strains and the involvement of various backers amid fluctuating stadium dividends.
A muddled report alleges a person named Tracey acting for Cook Thearn failed to cover a boating matter and deposit funds at the Referee office since January. The dispute involves miskept funds and a claimant named Tracey seeking more than £25.
Amateur boxing chatter centers on Cook and Tracey with Moran O Malley Darey in a muddled dialogue. Frank talk of championships, loans, and future prospects appears, but readable facts are scarce and no decisive outcome is stated.
Report of a boxing night featuring Pat Gleeson and Pat Humphries in a hard fought drawish contest. Referee Fred Baker oversaw a rough bout with blows and clinches. Other bouts included Sam Sampson and Bill Mack in a lively four rounder and several featherweight and bantam clashes with notable fighters Downs Prentice Holden and Kennedy Reeves in action.
Whit Talli, longtime boxing referee and trusted figure in New York sports, died after a lengthy illness. He trained and mentored young fighters at the Clining Athletic Club, refereed over 300 bouts with fairness, and stood as a central figure in many major matches from 1910s to 1918. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.
In a brutal ten round bout at the Stadium Kay faced Lloyd with both men trading heavy blows. Lloyd dominated much of the contest using body work and sharp right hands while Kay showed resilience, enduring a gash above the eye and mounting late rounds that kept the crowd engaged. Referee Arthur Scott declared Lloyd the winner as Kay could not withstand the late pressure.
Jeff Smith of Bayonne New Jersey middleweight stopped Kid Sheeler of Broderick Massachusetts in the first round of a scheduled six event in Ardmore Maryland last night. Smith, boxing instructor at Camp Dix Whighton New Jersey, secured the victory amid a cluttered report of boxing chatter and related notes from the boxing scene.
Lew Edwards and Sydney Liew Edwards married with manager Baillieu arriving last week. The couple has since moved to a secluded sister location. Edward may not attend the war’s end ceremonies as the manager may pursue a business proposition in Adelaide.
A curtailed Sydney spell ends as Jeek Munty returns to Brisbane Stadium position. The player regains form with increased strength in the right wrist, built by the rigors of recent shaking hands and the tough lay-off.
Tonight's mixed programme features Irish lightweights Tom Sullivan and Pat Lemon in ten-round bouts. Sullivan recently beat Ben McLachlan. Lemon defeated Pat in lightweight action the other evening. Semi finals include Jack Corbett, Charlie Lincoln, Billy Reeve, Havey Stewart. Other bouts list Tommy Huan, Ymmy Halden, Chas White, Ted Harper, Frank Donnallan, Fred Maloney, Geoff Welgina, Weskee Manning, Shine-up Wilkinson, Reidy, Herb Jones, Len Kay, Boo Thompson, Pred Donovan, Oscar Armstrong, Jack Kennedy. Vaudeville acts and instrumentals headline the evening show.
Colin Ball roams the area with supporters, facing challenges as fans and locals attend a lively gathering. The event, described in local chatter, features mentions of Kae and Rin in an informal scene with Pat nearby.
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