Referee's draw decision puzzling Portney in match report
The article reviews referee actions that led to Portney’s draw, critiques Miller the visiting wrestler and boxing commentator, and recalls past champions, including Braddock and Dempsey, amid a critique of public interest in wrestling events and the era’s promotion.
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Walter Miller
Imatmen
Avatraotin
Miler
Page
U.S.A
Asuetentlin
Miller
Chiphene
Sonnenberg
Marnas
Meenke
Duala
Sydney
Burl McCready
Messrs. McCready
Walter Miler
Braddock
Max Ber
Walter
Hoxing
Kim
Dempsey
AD Kearse
Satimey
Brake
Hini Furniture
Boxers and Bouts in a Shaky Financial World
A chaotic boxing column surveys fighters and fortunes, noting Benny Leonard's bank troubles and McCoy's prison stint, plus Braddock’s rise from modest pay to world heavyweight status. It profiles Anibal Thia Hebrew and other contenders, forecasting Australian debut plans and market-driven careers amid a turbulent era.
Champion Jack Carroll Faces Hard Luck After Early Advantage
Canadian wrestler Champion Jack Carroll surged to the lead with aggressive plays but soon encountered misfortune that dulled his early edge. Opponents pressure intensified as the match progressed, leaving Carroll to regroup and push for a comeback.
NBC Names Strong Team of Fighters For Pro Battle
The article profiles boxers King Foster Jones Devine and more, detailing ages from 14 to 24, with career notes. It highlights Devine’s background, a seven year pro run, 21 knockouts, and a family-in-need backstory. It mentions Jones at 18 and a 46-fight pro tally with 26 knockouts, plus Tiger Payne parallels and other fighters’ records and origins.
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New York
Delaras
Bexins
John Henry ‘Laws
Madison Square
Braddock
Lewis
Art Lasky
Baer
Bradgeck
America
King
Foster
Jones
Devine
Cat Jada
Denten
United States
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Full ‘River
Mass
Te Dias
Mme Fost
Inter
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Ceferina Garrio
Foints
Furnhase
Beine
Gareth
Portland
Ale
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Harry
Ambrose Palmer Wins By Technical Knockout
Ambrose Palmer defeated opponent Rey De Guns in a bout described as uncompetitive with Palmer dominating early. The match featured heavy blows and sharp combinations, ending by technical knockout within the first round as De Guns absorbed punishment and couldn’t mount an effective response.
Definite sign of boxing revival in Victoria noted
West Melbourne Stadiums Ltd plans a C500 tourney for lightweights and featherweights in near future. The bout features Palmer vs. Gans with early rounds seen as brisk, but a stoppage occurs after digesting injuries and crowd involvement.
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Victoria
Fasteins Stadiums Ltd
West Melbourne
Stictiene
Luvat Inueights
Feathier
France
Carroll Wins Despite One Eye In Wild Draw
In Sydney Stadium Monday night, Canadian Jack Portnoy and Victorian Jack Carroll fought 15 rounds with Portnoy earning a draw under referee Joe Wallis. Carroll dominated infighting but Portnoy’s holding and Warren-like rushes kept the action even, while Carroll’s injured eye and the crowd questioned the verdict. Carroll’s plan to fight Harry Devine was disrupted by injuries and a long layoff likely.
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Joe Wallis
Jack Portnoy
Jack Carroll
Sydney Stadium
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Wallis
Atney
Portisy
Fortney
Carrell
Partney
Carmnian
Hilehresoite
Dons
Portnoy
Fis
Portney
Dalld
Portnney
Tim Carrell
Portmey
B.C
Harry Devine
Campbell and Georgi Campbell to clash again next week
Newspapers report a rematch set for Leichhardt Stadium after Young Campbell from Newcastle defeated Pietro Georgi in sensational fashion. Bristins and Melbourne bid for the bout, with Georgi vow to turn the tables and Campbell sharpened for a decisive second win.
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Young” Campbell
Newcastle
Pietro Georgi
America
Leichhardt Stadium
Bora Bristins
Melbourne
Leichhardt
Flrat
Campbell
Tha Pietro
Tom Maxvire
Fough O
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