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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
15
A wide, dense boxing column from July 19 1916 surveys heavyweight prospects and upcoming bouts. It cites F Will Kay aiming to regain laurels from Uren, notes Jimmy Hill overmatched by Edwards, and lists matchups and possible titles across Sydney Melbourne and Manila regions, with names like Read OConnor McCoy and Edwards prominent.
The Sunday Times coverage highlights ironic naming and scarce sparring partners as boxing figures like Sia Aeaneiy and Ray face doubts. It notes Tommys Ryan ongoing form, hints at a likely standout bout, and mentions several local contenders and observers predicting outcomes and future prominence.
In Sydney at the Stadium this Saturday night Kay and Uren, welterweights, aim to overturn last bout results. Promoter and pundits note prior injuries and controversial calls as they prepare for a decisive rematch with title implications.
The report highlights Fred Welsh and Stew Edwards contending for the lightweight title with Welsh holding two bouts represented as likely to claim the belt. It notes pension considerations and uncertain outcomes as the event progresses, with emphasis on future lightweight competition and potential challengers.
English boxer Tom McCormick is reported killed at the front in France. The note mentions boxing titles and rivalries across England and Australia, with reference to Summers, Moran, and other welterweight figures, reflecting wartime unrest and sport in the era.
A fragmented historical sports piece discusses boxing legends and era clashes. It references Bob Fitzsimmons, James J. Corbett, Jem Corbett, Willard, Langford, Jackson, and other heavyweights, comparing prime forms and potential matchups across generations. The text notes Willard’s form, the line between champions, and speculative bouts across eras.
A damaged OCR text reports a boxing figure connected to the Refaree Office for Enalishnan with listed names and scattered phrases. It mentions a steward department chief and a Sydney opposition, noting a long tenure and a notable term, with references to various individuals and ambiguous events.
Fragmented OCR style notes mention Jimmy Skarwan and others in Western Dis event with references to Redfern Bee eage Peak O Connor and American bezer. Mentions Luck Cole meeting Ameralia Mo Gosteey and 28 0 scoreline. Obscure cricket and Australian references plus English press quotes.
Sydney boxing notes recount L Lew Edwards’s gritty lightweight contest against Hill at the stadium. Edwards dominates early rounds, counters well, and sustains pressure through five rounds before winning on points. He earns praise for control, while Hill shows resilience in a hard-fought battle and headlines the next bout card.
The report covers Tracey defeating Geq with a 13.7 momentum in a crowded stadium card. Cook sought experience and fought hard, relying on height, reach, and schoolboy grit, while Tracey used timing and balance to control exchanges across rounds.
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