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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
4
A detailed account notes Mickey Miller drawing on prowess and ring craft to outlast Cabanelo in an Australian bout. The piece compares reach and power, highlights Miller’s defensive timing, and hints at his steady, tactical approach while detailing Cabanelo’s speed and courage in a hard fought contest.
Joumy Martin fights Richards at Leichhardt on July 27 as Victorian middleweight Brown contests Sydney Stadium. Promoter Dick Thurhes pushes the sport with young fighters while critics praise Lieb gymnast Corr dy Burr and Mickey Miller.
Purcell refuses offer from Stadiums Ltd to fight Syd Brown, a tall, polished import, amid rumor Brown is a first class fighter. Brown’s manager Dirk Hayes, with Willson, arranged bouts around Melbourne, while Purcell plans to face local opponents and maintain his form and schedule.
Classy U S A Fighters Allan Matthews and Kid Trish arrive in Sydney with manager George Walaman. They were introduced at Sydney Stadium on Monday and prep for bouts against top contenders including Pred Honneberry and Mickey Biller.
Victorian era report notes Jack Murray facing delays after a severed birth complication and hospital stays. Timmy Starr and Bert Osborne Starr discussed for upcoming bouts with Jack Wilson and a possible match against Claude Varner in the near future.
The article reports Australian promoter Hugh Griffiths and Newcastle officials planning a world championship boxing event in Newcastle. It notes stars and managers like Freddie Steele, Fred Nenneberry, and Ron Richards, plus bids and offers across Australia and America to stage a title bout, signaling wide repercussions for world title legitimacy.
Ray Steele 16.2 is disqualified against Pat O Shocker 17.5 in Melbourne after a chaotic eight rounds. The bout ends with Steele pulling a ring exit as fans witness a farcical display and a first loss in Australia amid miscalled returns. Jron Richards and Claud Nicol travel to Townsville for Friday bout events.
The article mentions Ben Lewis resembling former middleweight champ Prod Henneberry and notes Welterweight matchups with Canadian prospect Gelkia, Les McCullough, and others. It covers Sydney and Brisbane stadiums, upcoming fights, and envisions Rivalries with pilots like Harry Colen and Rudy Ja Dutal, plus recent results.
Australian fans await the Melbourne showdown between Sabatino and Overlin as they arrive for a second middleweight clash in Australia. Overlin, trained by Pullelove and guided by Bill Newman, comes off a solid Melbourne camp and faces Sabatino who trained at El Johnson's rooms with Jack Woon and Lee Gartey watching.
Mickey Miller willing to fight Claude Varner a third time as Varner seeks Australian title eligibility in six weeks. Dick Lenn, Stadiums Led manager in Melbourne, plans a featherweight title bout between Miller and Warner at West Melbourne. Jon Hall holds prior right to a Miller title bout.
Willard Brown writes from the United States confirming plans for another tour to Australia around July 10 with two companions, including Mexican fighter Eddie Cerda. He praises Cerda as a whirlwind slugger and notes his own two-year stay at Louisiana State University and intent to reconnect with Tok Carroll and Ross after returning.
Freddie Miller and Pete Sarron are targets for an overseas featherweight program announced in Melbourne by Victorian director Dick Lean. Lean says the American camp representative will negotiate with Micely boys for an Australian title challengers while Miller, the former world champion, eyes further foes and a possible bout with Sarron if he agrees. Miller indicated readiness to fight up to 24 opponents and backs overseas challengers, with Max Richards set to defend a feather title at West Melbourne on July 22.
undefeated Paul Jones delivered a dominant display in Melbourne style in Sydney defeating Rudy Ia Dizzi by two falls to nil. referee Norman penalized Jones for rule violations while Dizzi fought hard but was outmatched and pinned in the final moments of the bout.
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