Melbourne boxing notes tease Squires return and Hicken obituary
Melbourne correspondent reports Jack Graham Inc winner of lightweight amateur titles in 1910 and 1993 eyeing a pro career amid plans for August 29 Cyclorama fight. Bill Squires aims for Melbourne Cup time bout with American contenders as Abe Hicken dies in Melbourne Hospital aged listed.
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Baseball in Sydney sees tight matches amid umpire woes
Saturday games featured Lane Cove and Burwood in a tight contest with Burwood edge ahead by 5 runs after errors. Injuries disrupted Lane Cove as C W Simmons sprained an ankle, while Umpire dissatisfaction grew amid travel constraints. Petersham and Waverley battled to a 6-6 tie after eight innings, and Leichhardt beat Mosman 12 in two innings as North Sydney and University opened a lively match. The association faces umpire shortages and debates over rulings, with a public schools carnival planned at Marrickville to aid sports fundraising.
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Melbourne Athletic Club Hosts Major Boxing Night
The Melbourne Athletic Club welcomed a large crowd of sport fans as Sid Wilson defeated Jack Douglas and E Newman beat J O'Brien in 18 hard rounds. The club also announced a purse boost for Ted Whiling to face any middleweight in Australia, while historical notes recall champion Hicken and other title holders from Australia, England, and America.
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Tasmanian heavyweight clash at Theatre Royal Hobart
Billy Robertson writing as Bill Turner's Kalper announces a best of 20 rounds bout at Theatre Royal Hobart on August 1 between Nugget Scanlan of Tasmania and Will Cockney of Victoria. A £30 side bet is on the line with gate receipts to the winner.
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Golf notes from Meorington to Sydney and beyond
In a Meorington practice round A Gallagher battled to 42 strokes on last holes aided by a strong wind. Frank O'Brien of Killara holed the first nine in 32. Reports from Sydney include the Lawyers vs Medicals verdict, the upcoming Country Golfers dinner, and NSW golf activity with orange and Leura clubs.
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Barney” Halligan
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Golf Notes From The Killara Club Open Mixed Foursomes
The Killara Club drew a strong turnout for their open mixed foursomes with over a hundred entries. W Eppa and Mise Eppa from Drummoyne posted a 111-35-76 return to finish second, while left handed FR Godbolt defeated Stuart Cotton 10 up in the Port Port Championship heat. Godbolt then posted a strong afternoon, finishing with a fine scorecard after an outward 439 Boi Int So aeage start.
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Golf Championship Notes From Bonnie Doon and Parramatta
Report on a first class golf match with standout wooden play by Gedbolt and strong showings by O F Pauses and J Deighton. W E Bain, Lawson, and Harrison win early rounds in the Dobroide Championship while Dr B R Jones and C C Nelson disappoint. Wet conditions at Bonnie Doon affect play. Sap Emith leads with Mary and Cooper close behind. Dr W Brown wins Bennan Cup fourth round at Parramatta with 82.
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J. O. Cooper
Royal Turf Loyalty Through the Ages and Derby Honors
A sweeping glance through royal ties to English racing highlights Derby Day fervor as Courtier and Persimmon claim glory. The piece traces monarchs from James I to George IV shaping Newmarket, with anecdotes on royal patronage, jockeys, and famed studs, underscoring enduring loyalty and spectacle in horse racing history.
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The Referee reports on the great fight by Naughton and Corbett
The American Mail notes an upcoming written account by W W Naughton and W P Corbett titled The Referee s Special Representatives The reports will cover every view and convey final impressions of these authorities on the contest Look out for The Referee with mailed reports and impressions.
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W. P. Corbett
Ormonde era horseman Porter and Charitable Barons
A sports feature recounts racing figures from the Derby era, detailing Duke of Westminster purchases, the Ormonde string led by trainer John Porter, and the Baron's philanthropy through Baron de Hirsch. It notes La Fleche’s Derby near miss, Thormanby’s owner charitable legacy, and the scale of racing wealth and charity in late 19th century Britain. The piece also covers a hockey inter-state match with NSW and Victoria, highlighting players and tactical notes.
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Water-State Match: New South Wales Defeats Victoria
In a determined inter-state hockey match at Rusicatters Bay Oval, New South Wales beat Victoria 4 goals to nil. The Light Blues dominated the second spell, forging ahead as Victoria struggled with limited team practice. Over 1,000 spectators witnessed NSW’s swift attacks and solid defense sealing the win despite Victorian resilience.
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