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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
15
The report outlines boxing circles around Dave Smith and Bell Jim Hill in top form amid Australian match talk. It details bets, possible opponents, and the Melbourne venue plans while noting other fighters like Holland and Uren as potential rivals and promoter activity surrounding a midyear welterweight championship.
Boxing fans anticipate a heavyweight clash as Dave Smith and Colin Bell headline a Melbourne style gala at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. Smith, former champion, faces Bell in a tough handicap with Bell perceived as a fast and clever challenger, promising an in-depth inquiry into Smith’s current form and Bell’s speed.
A police gazette view argues Jess Willard towers over Frank Moran in the 1919 Madison Square Garden bout. It credits Willard’s right hand injury in round three for Moran’s ten round endurance and contends Moran would have been knocked out or beaten regardless, noting critics see Willard as the stronger champion.
A tangled press draft describes a fierce boxing debate around challengers and champions, naming Morant, Willard, and Dillon as pivotal figures. The passage notes the difficulty of finding a true rival for the champion and speculates on public interest and potential matchups in a bout that could attract wide attention.
American middleweights Eldie McGoory Jimmi Clabby and KO Brown have carved prosperous careers in Australia. They’ve earned sizable sums, await another bout with Ley Darcy promoter Snowy Baker, and could face Dillon in a clash that may redefine the middleweight scene. Darcy’s dominance and Willard talk loom as the heavyweight hurdle.
The Petersham police tug of war team, photographed on page 9, defended their Police Divisional Tug of War Championship at the Field Artillery carnival in Ywawera. Captained by Bestor, they have won the Police Challenge Shield and aim to retain the title, praised for their disciplined teamwork and patriotic committee support.
O'Donnell seeks another content with his old apparent, Dave Smith. In the Bi Jow'e present form and condition he must have of a VMNEng his three defeats O'Donn ey showed enough to ts chance against Smith, ez in reproducy the fighting andite rentiated from boxing shown against the world's champion.
An OCR fragment mentions a Brauch Thai science time event with unclear context and names. The readable portion suggests a local notice style, focusing on an upcoming activity or program and its participants. Further details are not available from the snippet.
The Sydney Station boxing card featured Ned Bomeomy and Don Sullivan in main events with mixed results. Dan Tierney defeated Bob Lawson in a disputed finish, Vince Blackburn outpointed George Holdy, and Eddie Moy pressed Tom Uren as the amateur scene and NSW racing and tramway insurance schemes loom for next events.
In a close Brisbane bout, Hill defends his featherweight crown against Geibie. The match featured strong exchanges, with Hill taking the lead through precise lefts and body punches, while Geibie pressed with aggressive rushing. Final rounds saw Hill maintain the advantage as cheers erupted for the champion.
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