Promoter Willy Ames and the Belle Epoque Boxing Era
The feature chronicles Willy Ames a British boxing promoter famed for shaping major fights in the early 20th century. It notes his rise from athlete to promoter, his association with Hugh D. McIntosh, and the 1920 Knowsley Hall event with King George V Queen Mary and other royals present, marking him as a pivotal figure in the sport’s grand era.
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Amen
Norios
Rifirn Fram Ring Gust Trark Getivdiva
Ure Bissurae
Surté
Hugh D. McIntogh
London
Hig Soviety
Knowsley Hall
Earl of Derby
King George
Queen Mary
Hrm
Duke of York
Prince Henry
Tera
Princess Mary
Boreng Anthy
Billy Anes
Au Hovarid
Shaw 14
Delili
Ames
Oriis
The Power of Punch The Wilde Reach and Mastery
A fragmentary article discusses Jimmy Wilde and boxing punch power. It argues true power lies in fire and technique, noting Wilde’s reach and timing as key to success. The piece praises natural gifts and calls for disciplined training to convert skill into victory. CONTINUED ON PAGE 541
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Shane Pin
Cents
Are
Gat Monk
George Dixon
Wilde
Jimmy Wilde
Wildes
Veteran yachtsman Meo Jackson recalls a life at sea
A long, patchy reminiscence traces Meo Jackson’s seventy-two years in business and yacht culture from Victorian Queen Victoria’s era to modern days. He recalls tram accidents, London tides, the Thames, and a life shaped by UK and Australian coastlines, the King’s harbor, and early boating ventures in Sydney and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meo Jackson
Tors Péinful Pasenthenne
Tamu
Sydney
Charles Dickens
Gage
Londen Ant Pimier
Victoria
Prince Con Srt
Thames
Kingatou
Raniiriet Cope
Pease
Fank F Blavin
Klondite Bople Swaians Srany
Solier
P. Slavin
Hoyle
Slavin
London
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Paddy
Randwick Trainers Lead 1922 23 Season Figures
Randwick seasonal results show W Booth and F J Marsden as top trainers. The report highlights earnings and placings across 14 races, with Booth’s stable posting strong returns and Marsden achieving notable success in key events including a major Cup. Text notes various horses, owners, and performance markers across the season.
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Randwick
Tetram
The
Planets
Nave
Defereur Gaineru
Maradon Shase Reve
Steat
Butsakee
Suainee
Bandorich
Mareeden Algo
Davit
Tau Inia
Xan
Randwick Bookmakers Fees Raised by Australian Club
The Australian Jockey Club increased Randwick license fees for bookmakers. The government approved a bylaw and the club plans to race 21 days yearly. Paddock, legers, and fiat charges rise, with total annual gains around £4500. Other states show varied daily paddock and leger rates for major meetings.
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Randwick
A.J.C
Ile
The
Australian Jockey Club
Fiat
Todkmakere
Lees
Legerss Rees
Warwite Farm
W.A
Perth Suburbia
Rockhampton
Roskmahare
Mockhampton
Joe Randwick
Australia
Thousand Guineas Held By Papyrus At Ellangowats
Papyrus ridden by Donoghue won the Thousand Guineas at Ellangowats ahead of Royal Realm and Leeaing with C. Hi gvaswan on Papyrus and 8: Donoghue securing the victory. The field included Butlock and Moly Foiar with A Walker aboard Pern Teocive, but Papyrus prevailed as the main contender pressed by Royal Realm.
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Lord Fusebery
Ellangowats
Bia Wien
Leeaing
Papy
Kuwan
U'Oreay
Whiniurn
Meonawan
C. Higvaswan
C. Rilo
Papyrus
Donoghue
Winle
Ciallan Fidere
Tate
Carstabe
Butlock
Australian Boxers in England What Langford Thought of Lang
An article presents vivid impressions of Australian boxers in England, focusing on George Cook Frank Slavin and Albert Lloyd. Langford shares memories from bouts, critiques punches, and reflect on what could have been a world title era, noting Darcy's tragedy and Slavin’s influence.
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England
Langford
Lang
Day
Frankie Burns
George Cook
Albert Lloyd
Old Land
Ball Lang
Bom
Arching
Preaky
Dunne
Toman White
Ted
Goddard
Darcy
Peter Jackson Slavin Fight Acknowledged At National Club
A Referee report praises the Peter Jackson Slavin bout as a historic heavyweight contest to be staged at the National Sporting Club. The piece lauds Slavin's prowess and the conqueror's sportsmanship, noting the Australians as key combatants in the event.
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Peter Jackson
Corri
Nertwick
National Sporting Club
Thatcher
Slavia
Jus Conqueror
Racing report with erratic laps and officials at stake
A disjointed racing recap notes St Lows victory as 14s 3-3 for the title and cites misplacements and delays in weighing procedures. It mentions Archibald's concerns and a late hunt for a bombwryhtp amid the Canter rury crowd as officials grapple with errors before placings are finalized.
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Archibald Thoure
Conflicted Cricket Associations Clash Over Queensland Invite
An Auricalien reports heated views from Victoria and South Australia about Queensland’s ambitions in cricket. Melbourne and Adelaide fear a challenge to status while Queensland vows to press on, warning of a fierce effort to beat rivals.
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Brisbane
Victoria
South Australia
I. Lrouraonger
Warwick
England
Aurea Sleven
Staten
Queensland
Jnannich
Victora
Xenia
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Fie
Dane
Toourance Company
Wong
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Melbourne
Key Squadron
Prince Alfred Vache Club
Sauereenreys
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FO Barry
Courtenay
Guinliven
V. Lawrence
H. Hallett
Wearing
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A. Blair
W. Booth
F. J. Marsden
Booth’ Rarae
Sootwlely Fy
RCL
Eneyty
Tibi ‘Snr
Janey Bhawes
Iy Bales
Adrian Kuvox
Borsee
Big Fan Wteond
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Prince Cox
Betneg
Isoglan
Timanes
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Hoversen
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Kobtz
Sogetine
Kivell
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C. T.” Gedby
Hia Brathe
Tade
Plearant
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Beauford
Eady Valais
J. Tuckerman
E A. Connelly
Kip
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Oranian
Hi. Poley
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W. Kelso
Randwice
Sai
Palbi
Blue
McKenna
Ehey
Husaler
Les Padsingson
Sir Andrew
Wits Wynne Sexs
Cook
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Tananasars Livelel
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Rendwick
Arden Ik
Paddock
Erly Tome
Saasarnes Seer
Germany
Gesert
Handwick
Ellangowan
Iancowan
Goa
Socoes
Frank Slavin
Eugene Corri
Bill Lang
Teele
Sinie
MO Ole Phameter
Highlands
Cate
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Sven
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