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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
15
Boxing notes and ring stories recount a busy week with Jimmy Hill defending the title against Spargo, plus updates on Hugh D McIntosh and a slate of forthcoming bouts. The feature covers Fazed lists of fighters, weigh-ins, and plans for Melbourne events, with attention to Sid Sulliven, Dave Smith, and other contenders.
Victorian sparrer Spargo vs Hill in a tightly contested featherweight title bout in Australia. Hill showed clever defense and rapid counters, but Spargo landed sharp rights and body blows, edging ahead in later rounds before Hill pressed back with powerful flurries.
The crowd noted Murphy’s strong showing and a close contest with figures and names mentioned, including Will Long and Franke Carrollan among a list of local participants. The count reflected a high turnout and notable absence from some rivals as observers discussed the outcome.
A garbled report discusses oil topics and a competitive match, mentioning names and actions such as Murphy and OhI, with unclear sequence and outcomes. The text hints at a pivotal play and a late shift in control, referencing a Yeltawe supervisor and a verdict or scoreline amid confusion.
Jack Dillon beat Big Frank Moran on points over ten rounds at New York venue. A large crowd saw Moran neutralized as Dillon dominated the bout, with Moran unprepared and the referee’s scoring favors Dillon. The prize reportedly around £4000, Moran receiving about £5000 despite the loss.
Reports recount a chaotic six round bout with Larry Galtney, Tukhie Dwyer, and Bes Sten amid high betting and controversial calls. McCarthy claims a KO on Cook while Badoud faces Loughrey in a European welterweight showcase at Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn, drawing praise for resilience and power.
A fragmented account recalls Tommy Burns and Jake Johnson sparring plans in Australia. Negotiations included implied purses and matchups around Kosciusko, with Burns expressing confidence and Johnson seeking higher guarantees before agreeing to a bout. The piece reflects on Burns as a jovial figure and the promotional atmosphere of early boxing tours.
Melbourne reports a grueling match between Edwards and McCoy centered on exchange blows and tactical footwork. The long contest featured early momentum shifts, brutal exchanges by rounds five to ten, and a tense finish as observers weighed who held the edge in the later stages.
A set of letters at the Referee office include names such as Elina gash Chins ge Bini and Fils DiMeckin with mentions of Marquet and Ethoth Z Grei, BL Sytth ire Siarecon anise Jani Sort and Fred. The readable lines suggest correspondence related to boxing officials and participants.
A list of names appears as contributors or participants associated with soldiers on Sunday. The roster includes Mears RL, Bake Frea, Jaker, J K McVanigue, John Munro Jee Winnraud Heaney, weight champion Ray Whison Ball, Elli Jack Murray, Les Gleeson, Fred Brett, Gear Ley, Jack Nolan, Charley Cole, Jase Cols, Call Gell tasty Olive, G Lynch, Steve McCarty, Bluey McCanny, Tex Dane Mick Hawking, Bil Marshall, Bel Cre fain J Tenegue, Tom Harvey, Fane Samubell, Manvige Sullivan, and Aady.
Vivid fight report chronicles a brisk opening round with Spargo and Hill trading blows. Spargo shows agility and power while Hill endures and counters. The match remains tightly contested with both men sustaining discipline and clever defense before Hill secures a narrow decision.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Tommy and others at a luncheon in Adelaide or Melbourne era, detailing misheard phrases and humorous exchanges over a 20 unit loan. The tale contrasts social misinterpretation with sly barbs about time and status, ending with a jest about a man’s memory and a borrowed sum.
The Kay Stone boxing challenge draws debate over key bouts and contenders. The Australian reports on matchups, training, and prospects as fighters weigh chances for a title clash and the return bout with Mechy and Uren.
M. Nana Sterling, a figure in a modern health piece, advocates female training for strength and grace. She argues women are capable of robust exercise and outlines routines including breathing work, weightlifting, swimming, rowing, and brisk warmups to avoid stagnation and improve vitality.
The report describes a scene near Adavale and Brisbane with fighters preparing for contests. A trio has arrived with domestic designs while competing angles and a Lyony Austin scrap shift the focus to new bouts.
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