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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
5
Boxing notes from The Amateur recount chaotic schedules and matches in Newcastle and Vancouver boats. Parker Sturgeon bout, plus Turner Ballivan and others at the Galery, with odds and weights, dates, and potential future clashes.
George Ruewald defeats M Coll in a hard fought match at the Armidale arena amid a lively crowd. The loser M Coll pours out a post bout critique praising his foe while Ruewald explains the tough battle and his aim to improve.
A lengthy Monday night bout drew a packed crowd as Showy Sturgeon and Kal Parker fought a close match. The lively ring action featured heavy exchanges, dramatic near falls, and a late surge by Parker, but Sturgeon prevailed in a tested contest amid praise for endurance and nerve from both fighters and the audience.
Vivid boxing notes recount a repeat clash between Phillips and Clifford at Celety on Thursday night. The match features heavy exchanges, a dramatic comeback by Phillips, and a nearly decisive fall for Clifford, with observers noting fatigue, balance, and refereeing as key elements of the tense bout.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Sturgeon and Cribe in a dispute over venom and timing. It references a meeting or inquiry at the office on Friday and hints at a potential match or pause. Names appear distorted, with unclear dates and handlers.
The article notes Parker as a central figure in a benefit event and mentions a trophy linked to the proceedings. It references plans to hold events, expectations for attendance, and the aim of supporting a cause through the gathering. Details about dates or locations are incomplete in the readable text.
A scanned note from Kalgoorlie dated June reports amateur activity and letters from Boyle about Tom Christating and Mone, plus a teased serial “Outlaws” in the Sunday Times. It mentions a Loherty-Hyan contest, athletic meets, and local boxing and cycling events with names and places noted.
American middleweight Jack O'Brien dominates George Chrisp to win the British Championship. The report recalls past challengers and notes O'Brien's decisive victory with powerful combinations, while English hopes for a rival path fade.
Informal notes describe Herg, M Kell and Snowy Sturgeon preparing for a fight with Soowy Shirgeon next Monday week. Reports mention weights around ten stones and eighteen pounds for Parker and Sturgeon, with challengers promising strong showing and improvements in training.
From Our Own Correspondent The clever Paddy King dominated promoter and crowd at the Victoria Theatre Sawvasth Friday night. King outboxed and outpointed Roan, never in danger, with swift footwork and cunning feints. The report notes King’s decisive superiority and hints at future bouts including a possible rematch with Ros, while detailing preliminaries and attendance.
Two of three falls contest set for Wellsend on the 18th at the Hewenatia Hotel in Badurday. Tweedle ia heavier than M Dermott, who relies on rules knowledge to win. Mac cannot train due to work, delaying preparation after a Melbourne visit to meet Bat Ton Singh. If defeated by the Indian Marmott faces financial strain and may struggle to honor obligations to Mr. Williams.
Jimmy Riley a Friaco pupil fights in town seeking rivals. He met Treedie in two close rounds at Coc kere during a visit to Clery of the Golden Gave. The bout, set for light pounds, could not be decided after rounds with Tweedie landing decisive blows. Alley arrived from New Orleans aiming to join the lag of posable.
Fragmentary report notes Otto Gribb and Mick Dunn involved in a Cribb Piinn match. Text suggests reform sales and a referred acceptance, with references to a Beet chosen and upcoming hurdles. Mentions trapins and Jorkapes in a vague, event-like context.
Fragmentary text shows Geores Tohno challenging an opponent, with references to Melbourne and a confrontation. Details are unreadable. The available lines indicate a planned duel or contest with Pike, but specifics are missing.
Melbourne boxing notes from Flurey Amateur show review highlights Goce overpowering Virgo and Wood in early rounds. Beside this, talk of a two month gap before a potential winner faces Jock Broughton. Upcoming bouts feature Sabon versus Loko O Keefe in a bite round at the Fiteroy. O Neill and Greeosbiedda also scheduled for a bout.
Rough notes describe scheduled bouts with Jock Mivor vs Willis at Grand National Steeplechase night and Staright and Doherty at a Democratic Club venue. Mentions of Cullen v Archer, Duggan v Toolna, and other matchups show boxing and prize details with contested fairness and referee appointments amidst training disruptions.
Mr. D P Simpeon won the championship at Hoylake in a tense final. The event featured leading amateur players from Britain and Australia with strong showings from Low and Hilton. Final rounds tested stamina. Simpeon edged through with precise putting and steady course management as crowds watched keenly for the next big clubs.
Fragmented notes recount a chaotic football scene with mentions of players Ferguson Marriaam Moran and Salerno. It references YMCA teams, practice, and various named individuals while noting swings in pace, injuries, coaching, and a long list of players and officials from a local league.
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