Mills Thompson Boxing Card Soils in Poor Display
A British show featuring Mills and Thompson offered lackluster performances with Dillon and Hill defeated. Promoters and crowds showed disappointment as Mille failed to land cleanly while Thompson was edged out by Jack Hill. Descriptions of rounds, knockdowns, and referee actions fill the account amid gloomy stadium atmosphere and limited attendance. The report also notes American bouts and comments from boxing circles, including lingering interest in future matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soinyany
Por Mille
Jack Dillon
Thompson
Jack Mite
Dave Smith
Jack
Cambaran
Toaxtaramipol
Leo
Fitch
Matty Smith letter recalls wartime hospitality and Australia
The author Matty Smith reflects on wartime separation, returning home, and gratitude for hospitality shown by friends in Australia during the war era. He laments prohibition as a political farce and praises community ties while recounting shared experiences from his time abroad.
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Misty Smith
Javed Iourne
Matty
Australia
Munch
Ratorday
America
Miny
Cyrnatium
Tooliah Norton
Hamaone
Tony Bennis
Eiter Health
Ingen
SV Nomeines
Rin Wen
Allan Iand
Worderial
Anethers
Lesturen
Cooges
Bondi
Manly
Delong
A Plea for Heavier Weights in Commonwealth Boxing
The article argues for more opportunities and support for heavyweight boxers in Australia and the Commonwealth. It discusses lack of consistent fights, the need for financial backing, and the importance of regular competition to develop contenders like Colin Ball and Tom Heaney. It notes interest from England in supplying match opportunities and the broader goal of sustaining heavyweights who can reach championship level.
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Calin Ball
Aweulia
Don Sullvan
Mackay
Ciin
Commonwealth
Tne
Colin Ball
Tom Heaney
Dilly Teale
Cerneritier
al Soci
Bear Boe
Aneedie Gokale
Leat
Igrub
Colin Dell
Teale
Niemone
Isic
Tralia Ing
Tharafore
Davelon
England
Newly Arrived Americans in Boxing News Endorsements
A garbled 19th century boxing report references several fighters including Tommy Callaweigha, Jack Ariston, and Rod ney with mentions of matches, draws, and decisions. It notes Australian interest and implied results, with various outcomes described in uncertain terms and several names appearing in partial form.
Learn Boring From Dave Smith Era Text
A truncated fragment from a journal entry mentions Dave Smith in a cautious tone. The illegible OCR portion includes stray words and symbols, offering no clear event or date to establish a full news item.
Return of Jim Gilfeather and Billy Shade saga in Australia
In a candid interview Jim Gilfeather recounts Billy Shade’s ventures in Australia, his arrival in New York preparations for a Shade vs Kiser bout, and the moral contrasts of Shade’s career. Gilfeather reflects on friendships in California and New York while detailing the tour, money matters, and lingering questions about Shade’s decisions.
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Dim Gilfeather
Billy Shade
Australie
Mike
Herp
Durther
Hermundar
Gilfeather
Carver
Lockwood
Californs
Gilfesther
Tumday Afernoon
Jim Gilfesther
Gardingley
Hoyal
Broadway
New York
Jim
California
Austalia
Prench Pramier
Jim Beck
England
Ameri’s
Koon Dale
Man Naman
Billy
Gibson
Benny Laonang Ghee
Tort Andrews
Milwaukes
Savane Gorden
Vickete
Rey
Shas
Roxetier
Jack Eer
Sidlaing Waadtiy
Billy Daberved
Juul Kearny
Willy Iv
Kiser
Ing
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Mills & Thompson
Dillon
Hill
Ring
Mahannil
Yowarda
Kwme
Milly
Wien Greayer
Milla
Tillon
Coverdale Sloven
Arma
Herb Thomsol
Jock Cote Ana Co
Henner
Thompton
Abe Cys
Joe Wallis
Mort
Thomason
Almose
Pam Liminany
Harry Munro
Hoy Burns
Clawe
Jicnny Cribby
América
Cen
Ryan
Bow Itwan
ATV
Alby
Sauna
Rob
Joe Atlidge
Brahma
Mitta Joneclan
Davia
Ae Conde
Davis
Grint
London
Verdley
Thames Ditton
Ann Wallin
Rejumane Society
Rejumane Society, Furts
Naval
Sammy Chayenen
Stadluay
Leon Ivy
Pal
Elimi Ea Sitigts
Gharle A
Jd Kaw
Casbeth
Oréoonien Thasking
Indy
Ruenine
Waterbury
Javier
Agvett
Australis
Sydney
Johnnie
Wille
Johnole
Dundee
Worcamey
Kengland
Aid
Wiliams
Max Gornib
Brinhene
Ak Naty
Erin
Arthur Queensland
Aurons
Areck Markmant At
Tat Mulls
Shi
Jacke Dillon
Eck
Matty. Smith
Sorps
Tommy Ryan AY
Perl Herre
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Mase
Yavin Mallb
Minheee Hau
W. F. Corbett
Rome
Golare
Ieee
Delog Generelly
Cose Mar Asl
Comuniadion
Zohnry Dundee
Perpetual Motion
Woring Commission
Johnnny Kilbaneshay
Nist
Johnny Luredge
Retgut
Johnny Dunford
Orion Machine
Saphiog
Erelene Shurnar
Johany
Rance
Rowan Tinaroueht
Ralerge
Binee
Parma
Illic Jeckson
Johnny
Wallap
Tyre
Kilbane
Johnny Wilton
Middie Selene
Thay’ vRlees
Artelas
Agrasing
Brador
Greb
Piers Aed
Sree
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Agetean
Ae Allan
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Sidon
Tommy Cello
Larry Jones
Siecade
Ocean
Gorouglly
Gilliether
Pad
Bath
Tommy Callaweigha
Larry Jane
Pula
Aavyy
Axu
Vice
Jack Ariston
Ax Ars
Shade
Jones
Kid Alan
Ger
Tommy Orfielen
Tommy Lef
Austla
Jen CoMey
Rodney
Harry
Cagt
Blanks Malane
Hiv
Bamanmenieht
Meer Smit
Cello
Soham Froma
Seth Jon
Frenkiy
Oranay
Prem Ag
Aneeeour
Mar
McEirea
Ashhurtoe
Jim Brannigan
United States
Volaire and
York
Ermpare
Mareng
Calronmla
Secrommente
Snine Enade
Zorg
Mae
Tommy Catdemor
Auory Mgvica
Gr Gibbons
Lowing Lockwood
Smith
Aon Wace
Nate
Agaik
San Franesope
Japan
Manila
Spider Roach
Karenell
Coedtogtey
Jonme
Isn
Ayerpaniaal
Gurenslayid Arsenal
Beaing
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Acc
Werk
Brweis
Shamus Crem
Lima Roenge Drew
Mie Whawed
Jack Cole
Tommy Maniey
Lane
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