Boxing Notes On Rice Dwyer Lewin and Bloomfield
Storied heavyweights Rice and Lewin face booking woes as promoter Lucas controls matches. Bloomfield eyes Goddard battle while NSC date January 2 boosts hopes of a private bout and broader title plan.
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
3
Storied heavyweights Rice and Lewin face booking woes as promoter Lucas controls matches. Bloomfield eyes Goddard battle while NSC date January 2 boosts hopes of a private bout and broader title plan.
Archie Bradley defeated Tommy Uren in a Saturday night contest reported with scoring details. The article notes Bradley earning a notable lead and claiming the victory, highlighting the performance and points as the dominant factor in the match.
A special report recounts years of fights between Feeney and Sullivan in New Zealand. The piece cites tense exchanges in Auckland and Christchurch, notes O Sullivan’s favored stance at the bout, and mentions observers predicting a rematch while detailing referee decisions and crowd reactions.
A fragmented report discusses a bowls expert's opinions on the chaotic state of bowls, noting tensions around universal shape testing during a country week trip. It mentions Queensland figures, legislative questions, and a subcommittee's efforts, with references to key names and an ongoing debate over the sport's direction.
The intercity match saw New South Wales defeat the visitors 75 to 43 after a surprise NSW start. Udooo starred for Japan at center field with Seid and Holtfuwo impressing elsewhere while Morty limited the opponents with solid pitching.
A fragmented recounting of bowling bowls testing standards, shapes, and weights. It cites the 5 by 5 inch bowl dimensions, Australian and Victorian bowl associations, and debates over bias testing and equipment. It recalls players, spectators, and social gatherings around bowls in a provincial community.
Readable chunks describe a chaotic scene with players, coaches, and matches in progress. References to weightlifting, racing, and boxing surface amid scattered names and places. The text notes efforts to secure a win, a looming defeat, and mention of a February date with various teams and figures.
The article profiles Earl France, a 33 year old lightweight contender from Los Angeles, called Earl Myanze by Biadrama Ltd. It traces his career since 1915, noting about a dozen defeats and a notable loss to Chaney in New York, with attention to his ring readiness and public expectations for a proposed title shot.
The report notes Adelaide bowlers facing a tough Saturday with several standout performances by Blake, Jared, and Parks, while Chagrin and others struggle. Uproar over misplays cited by Beal and Beal, with early errors weighing on the team’s chances as tensions rose.
The Murray Bridge crew faced selection for the Paris sculling event with A. G. Bull named to lead the scullers. Officials reported a formal selection process and a challenge cup competition held in Australia with local officials overseeing entries and the final lineup to be announced before the departure date.
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