Royal Boxing Notables Honor Carpentier Exhibition
Georges Carpentier's royal audience at Knowsley Hall and a Royal box viewing followed his exhibition for King George V and Queen Mary on March 14 1921. The Earl of Derby hosted the visit during the Grand National buildup as Carpentier toured England with promoter Norman Hurst and staff, exemplifying boxing's ascent in Britain.
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King George
Queen Mary
H.R.H
Mary
Georges Carpentier
Prees
Midlands
England
Earl of Derby
M. Briand
Knowsley Hall
Liverpool
Carpentier
Lord Derby
Francois Destamps
Norman Hurst
Knowsley
Leicester
Georges
Descamps
Bill Sykes
Cme
Grand Spertaman
Dewcamps
Gorman-Hurst
Knownley
Phere
Ring
Billy Ames Chronicles Royal Command Bo tion at Befares
In today’s Befares notes author Billy Ames reports on Shaun Spadah winning the Grand National of 1921. Rounding out the day, a boxing scene at Knowsley features Georges Canazzi and Jules Lenners sparring as plans for a grand show unfold. The entry ends with a tease for next week.
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Billy Ames
Newcastle Sensation McFarlane Faces Mancer in £200 Bout
A chaotic, OCR damaged text reports a Newcastle sensation McFarlane challenging Frank Mancer in a £200 clash. The fragment hints at a battle between two fighters, with stray names and phrases like Las O'Donnel and Packy McFarlane, but the complete details are unclear.
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Newcastle
Frank Mancer
Packy McFarlane
Las O'Donnel
Macfarlans-Mancer
Boxing amid feuds and match talks in the gym
The record recounts tense plans among fighters including Macfarlane Mancer and Blackburn. Accusations fly over fights and bets while discussions center on future bouts and locations such as Pat McHugh's Leichhardt resort. Names like Lyons Hawkins O'Donnell and Edwards appear in varied contexts.
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Mancer
Lyons
New Aule
Inter
Ares
Macfarlane
Garela
Bamie
Arene
Tay Eile
Onder
Arthur Pala
Romeone
Edwards
Pat McHugh
Leichharst
Les O'Donnell
Frank Mancer
Mick Hawkins
Uren Wins Dramatic Melbourne Middleweight Bout
Tommy Uren defeated Les Kemp in a dramatic twenty round middleweight fight at Melbourne Stadium. Referee Val Quirk stopped the exhausting contest after Kemp was soaked on the ropes and unable to continue. Uren’s sustained attack from rounds six onward reshaped the bout and affirmed his standing as a top Australian boxer while Kemp remained a formidable opponent.
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Lee Kamp
Peers Ee
Melbourne
Melbourne Stadium
Les Kemp
Tommy Uren
Australia
Val Quirk
Kemp
Uren
Alway
Aren
Quirk
Tom Leslie
Ryan
Bart
Welbon
Sebwaee
Barry Des Bert
Pearces
Dory Kem
Walter
Toi Harris
Walter Charley Massay
Gaia
Jim Driscoll Hospitalized After Surgery
The text notes Jim Driscoll, former featherweight champion of England, in a London hospital after an operation for stomach trouble. He remains one of the sport’s most popular and clever figures worldwide.
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Driscoll
Lavest
Jim Driscoll
Raaland
Abe
New York
London
Jim
England
New Zealanders in Queensland Bowls Tour
Arch ie Howie noted Sydney bowler and master builder died at 69. The New Zealanders beat Queensland clubs in Brisbane and Ipswich with eight rinks each, as they tour northern Queensland. The Melbourne Park club hosted a civic reception, and the itinerary includes Toowong, New Farm, Graceville and Yeronga fixtures before returning to Sydney.
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E & DB
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Brisbane
New Zealand
Chris
Queensland Bowling Association
Ipswich
Ac I
Pnwich
Casing
Casino
Kyogle
South Brisbane
Waranga
East Brisbane
Yeronga
Clayfield
Toowong
New Farm
Gracerie
Graceville
Windsor
Boorcodabin
Balmoral
Auchenflower
Toowong Green
Sandgate
Uies
Mount Cootha
Sydney
OBA
Brisbane Courier
Ernie Hatton
Toowoomba
Oo Inka
Kea Dep
Saarn Union
Archie Howe
Archis Howls
Uiaefon
Mowie
Drummoyne
Wearet
Howie
City
Messrs
Lou Lavy
College
St. Boay
Wivelli
Someee
Pons Borayeh
Hlowle
Maoris draw with Metropolitan in Sydney tour closer
The Maoris and a metropolitan side played to a draw in Sydney with fluctuating scores. Maori tries by Mill, Bell, Walker and Taipa, with two conversions by Taipa, while Erasmus, Gormley, Loudon, and Greatorex scored for Metropolitan, with Walker converting twice. Referee C. E. Morgan. The piece also notes team lists and post-match recognitions and other local rugby results.
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Mil
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Walker
Pina
Taipai
Metropolitan
Erasmus
Gormley
Loudon
Greatorex
G. Walker
C. E. Morgan
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McDonald Mim
Peina
Winiata
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Pol
Hell
Rover
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Fapuni
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Mall
Potaka
Pins
Tureia
Taiapa
Talaps
O. ©. Oreemmam
E. N. Greatorex
A. Bowers
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W. B.J. Sheehan
B. Elliott
B. B. Loudon
DB. J. Erasmus
K. Gormley
A. & B. Walker
Nieamn
Mingay
Stanley
Nothing
Crosman
Old School Notes on Early 20th Century Games and Boxing
A sprawling column notes boxing match histories, billiards and golf tips, and amateur sports snippets from various Australian towns. It mentions bouts featuring Criqui in 1910s, Jack Johnson and Jess, Harold Hardwick, Cribb, Thurston, and several regional golf and billiards items with rules and observer comments across Sydney, Brisbane, Dubbo, and Auckland.
Kirkwood Leads After Remarkable 72 Hole Round
Kirkwood, by Tucan, moved to the top of the leaderboard during the Arkshire Evening News 700 tournament qualifying. He tied for fifth and seventh with a 72 yesterday, then improved by five strokes to break K G Wilson's Tuesday record by one. His afternoon round was played in harsh weather with a dramatic finish at the seventeenth where a ball lingered at the hole for a two.
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Arkshire Evening News
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