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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
2
In a keenly contested bout, Sarge Godfrey wore down Bert Spargo over the late rounds after a tight fourteenth, claiming the Australian light heavyweight title. Godfrey demonstrated superior stamina and accuracy, while Spargo faded as the match progressed, despite moments of offense.
Samy Kelly and George Waters fought on a Sydney program with Kelly scoring a dramatic stoppage over Tarre ngower after a hard fought nine rounds. Waters beat Harry Warren in another bout as the card featured local talent and pro prospects with plans for rematches next week.
The readable parts describe a boxing match with defense and exchange sequences. Mentions of rounds, fighters, Punters, and a late surge hint at a close contest. Key phrases reference a hard hitting exchange and a near finish, but many names and details are garbled beyond recovery.
A brief note reports a voyage aimed at locating gold, detailing preparations and expectations for a forthcoming expedition. Key figures or organizations are not clearly readable, but the fragment points to renewed interest in mining ventures and exploration during the period.
In December 1909 at Rushentvera Bay a city crowd of 28 300 packed the Great Stadium with 40 000 outside. Promoter Hugh D McIntosh and manager Sam Fitepatrick faced a tense pause as Tom Johnson and Tommy Burns prepared for a heavyweight title match amid controversy over bandages and timing. Johnson advanced ready to fight but the bout hinged on whether Burns would comply as officials demanded action within minutes.
In a garbled report from the stadium a boxing event lists fighters including Jim Tibberts, Gilbert Hell, Metra, Marley and Zimmerman. The piece mentions ten rounds and a planned return bout, with training notes on Jim Ww and others at a Newtown Pearle club.
A fragmented historic report recalls a boxing contest featuring Marquis of Clydesdale and rivals from Cambridge, Birmingham, and Dublin University with vivid notes on the crowd, key rounds, and dramatic late momentum. The piece highlights young contenders, endurance, and the duel’s dramatic finish as the crowd reacts to decisive blows.
A 1922 boxing column reports chaotic, corrupt fight conditions in New York. It cites jury verdicts and alleged betting influence at Madison Square Garden, naming fighters Dundee and Bernaiges and discussing regulatory pushback by the New York State Athletic Commission.
A garbled report describes a boxing event with several names and outcomes. It mentions Urien and Williams as contenders, judges awarding points, and disputes over rounds. It references multiple matches and schedules including New Zealand champion discussions and a match involving Bradley. The text is fragmented and difficult to decode.
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