Walter Ross and Digger Evans in London match talks
The Sporting Life reports a proposed match between Walter Ross the light heavyweight and Digger Evans the Australian Forest weight. Terms include a side stake up to 20,000 pounds net and expenses capped at 100 for Bons and 28 for Fyans. Details hinge on binding articles agreed via columns, with venue and schedule to be finalized.
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London
Walter Tr
Dita Hantam
Diverr Evans
Morrow Ty Charlie Lewis
Glasgow
Bucas
Sage Sprorth
Worelesd
Cylakgen Co
Olheee
Letter on boxing champions and contenders in the era
The writer critiques mid 19th century boxing figures. McCormick is described as fallible though seen by some as a challenger. Basham Wilde Goddard Beckett Wells are named as potential champs or near contenders while others fail to reach top form or threaten.
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Charlie Lucas
Ralph Afar
Douglas
McCormick
Basham
Wilde
Godderd
Beckett
Deime Wells
Walt
Sre
Colored boxer Jackson in trouble over boxing wares
A garbled report from London notes a colored boxer named Jackson facing issues related to keeping or selling boxing wares. The fragment mentions Krepiing rors and a total of twenty purchases, with Fleet involvement unclear.
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Ayuk
Jackson
Lenedan
PATEY RURAL TROUPE FORMS WITH NOTED YEMESTERS
Vivtey Hurke pries the howe seould be a trimer with a troupe of Pron Aine Yemesters, vic. Bob Wile Hains, Mack Vinney, Bally James, George Mendies, Tonway Hartmond. The material forming this stable is solid and ready for performance. Pat may be depended upon to make the port of and improve it in all necessary reports.
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Howe
Vic
Bob Wile Hains
Mack Vinney
Bally James
George Mendies
Ace Tonway Hartmond
Mrould
Pat
Beckett Defeats Goddard For English Heavyweight Crown
London reports Beckett stops Goddard in the second round to claim the English heavyweight title, a surprise after Beckett’s prior win over Wells. Olympia crowd records a 2000 pound stake and a cup. Goddard had been a Lonsdale belt holder.
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Beckett
Goddard
Big Surprise
Heckett
National Sporting Club
Lonsdale
Weils
N.S
N.S.C
Olympia
Olnebitn
Lympia
Carpentier
Admit Eatty
Alcock
Lieutenantown
Goderd
London
Eckett
Hemi
Willard Dempsey fight plan faces delays and rival interests
A flurry of cables from Montreal report Dempsey Willard near ready for a July Toledo bout while promoter politics and rival managers stir doubt. Rumors about negotiations, broadcast seats, and promoter Rickard complicate timing as Willard seeks help from Tom Jones and Jack Curley amid legacy feuds.
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Willard
Tom Jones
Jack Curley
American Boxers Shine In Dublin Fight Night
The Theatre Royal in Dublin hosted a major boxing card with Eddie McGoorty and Augie Rat her in action. McGoorty defeated Tom Gummer of Rotherham by knockout in the second round after a dominant performance, as the bout was billed for a 2 ti limit and McGoorty’s power prevailed while Gummer faded defensively.
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Theatre Royal
Dublin
Eddie McGoorty
Augie
Mac
Tom Gummer
Rotherham
McGoorty
Gaiumer
Yorksirenan
Gummer
Townley Defeats Mardwack in Heavyweight Barrage
In a London bout ahead of the Goddard Beckett title clash Arthur Townley punished Harold Mardwack of Sydney so severely his seconds lifted the towel amid the 12th round. Townley, a former amateur champion, rose as a strong championship prospect with a sharp left and extended reach that overwhelmed Curzon in earlier shows. The fight scene includes notes on his wartime practice limits and a London critic’s view of Townley’s power and potential.
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Goddare -Beckett
England
Arthur ‘Townley
Harold Mardwack
Sydney
Mans
Pugliam
Hardwick
London
Australia
Harold
Arthur Pownley Jidde
National Sporting Club
II Laniten
Townles
Laverpesd
Frank Goddard
Coatie
Curio
Townley
Marie Crrmon
Curren
Towmley
Reap Nertorrarsee
Tengay
Grdard
Curshey
Brown defeats Fitzgerald in 13th round at Brisbane Stadium
At Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night Jack Brown of Sydney aged 87 knocked out Mick Fitzgerald aged 88 in the 13th round after a fast contest. Brown pressed from the start with aggressive tactics. Fitzgerald was warned for low punches and finally stopped by a clean left hook to the jaw.
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Brisbane Stadium
Jack Brown
Sydney
Mick Fitzgerald
Brown
Fitzgerald
Godfrey Wins After Long Sydney Featherweight Bout
Sid Godfrey, Australian featherweight champion, defeats New South Wales lightweight champion Bob Williams at the Stadium last Saturday. Godfrey lands a decisive blow in the 20th round, Williams falls and cannot continue, referee rules Godfrey winner amid crowd protests and praise for Williams endurance. Both fighters displayed hard exchanges and tactical prowess, with Godfrey’s power edging a hard fought contest.
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Sid Godfrey
Australia
Bob Williams
New South
Wale
Williams
Godfrey
Tie
William
Enou Godfrey
Wiliams
Wallis
Williams Miest
Jim
Willaims
Unclear fragments hint at boxing and local names
Readable bits reference Jimmy Clabby and a Saturday event with names like Jack Mure and Stadidin. Compact notes and telephoning hints at a signed agreement or agreement talk. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Jimmy Clabby
Briday
Jack Mure
Scant Readable OCR Summaries Upcoming Monday Meet
The fragment mentions Eugene and Bern Seon in a test for a meet on Monday. O'Malley and Jack Hill are named for the forthcoming event.
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Hiflueriealas
Wwe
Hilly Eugene
Bern Seon Qvete
Meet Meuday
Shere der Ow Tee Eis Opyday
Eugene Vy
Jdanacement
Leen
Tay O'Malley
Jack Hill
Australian bantamweight bout ends with Blackburn victory
The Australian bantamweight fighter Blackburn defeated Reyes after a tough contest at a stadium show. Black burn pressured through Sowley Reve’s defense with precise attacks to the body and stomach, while Keyes recovered from early trouble to rally in the fourth. The judges favored Blackburn in two votes, with a third not required.
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Cowbry Heysters
Vince Blackburn
Laren
Blackburn
Sowley Reve
Reyes
Wad
Keyes
Free Stadium Show Promises Top Acts This Weekend
Tonight's free stadium program showcases repeated high quality displays. Try-outs are numerous as usual. Top-liners Tommy Uren Jack Cole Jack Wilt and Tom O'Malley will test form and condition in training stunts ahead of next Saturday and Monday night programs.
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Australia
Statium
Tammy Uren
Jack Cale
Tomaw
Jack
Cale
Fritz Holland
Tom O'Malley
Jack Hill
Uren
Connle
Cole
Willfor
Frank Mancer
Mat Vureshries
Tommy Uren
Jack Cole
Jack Wilt
Curley Parkes Returns to Sydney in Restored Shape
Curley Parkes is back in Sydney looking well after a lengthy spell for recuperation. He has started preparing for probable future ring erasementa.
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Curley Parkes
Sydney
Boxing Draw After Fifteen Rounds at Star Uhrwtie
A contest at Star Uhrwtie featured Vommy Murphy and Vorongell drawing after fifteen rounds. The fighters battled hard with both men knocked down for an equal count in the thrilling match.
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Uhrwtie Lee
Murphy
Vorongell
Secunlis
Boxing Night Brings Easy Win and Brutal Knockouts
The match featured Stanley dominating Finney amid a chaotic night with crowd blows and quick finishes. Brown’s brutal body shots and Shaw’s aggression sparked clashes, while Kilrain and the Chinese lad showed promise in mid rounds. Stace overwhelmed Prior as referees intervened to end tense exchanges.
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Digger Evans
Micaoonty
Lannon
France
Petere McGoorty
Patey Rural Troupe
Cortes
Physical Culture Institute
REG. L
Snowy
Baker Sex Setons Set Ney
Ceraski Craw Streit
Joe Beckett
Bombardier Wells
Wells
Basham-Ratwer
Johnny Basham
Augie Ramner
Ratner
Roy McCormick
Joe Lynch
Jimmy Wilde
Isone
Eddie MecGoorty
Lynch
America
Theo
Green
Geasnock
Thea Green
Bluey Porter
Teddy Green
Jack Finney
Willard-Dempsey
Montreal
Tor
Ory
Dempsey
Willerd
New York
Lower Howe
Obeetie
Dees Willard
Jacks Dempsey
Toledo
Ohick
Swan
Wojlard Aryl
Anyrreris
Weneiel
van de
Reno
Ohio
Nevada
Qummer
Ynannier
Bjelke-Petersen
Elizabeth Street
N.S.W
Willams
Totterer
Bar Woundeuts
Willanes
Brisbaire
Ivowe
Salli
Sid
Fefi
Gollrey
Willian
Kay
Golkrey
Hob
Hire Tey
Tom Thomas
Bert Kilpain
Percelv
Thomas
Rilrain
Bert
Leck
Marty
Kre
Clabby and
Molland
Acyes
Stanley
Finney
Ile
Cyesnock
Jack Vinary
Toon
Santiee
Joe Walle
Stenney
Omy Meade
Tov Coneins
Oren Brothers
Wil
Jack Mone
Billy Shaw
Dick Brown
Shaw
Insare Acoum
Kilrain Ol
Kilrain
George Stace
Bert Prior
Eliot
Stace
Jack Muni
Rushcutters Bay
Tommy) v
Jack) Cole
Trask Mascer
Pat Hompstikes
Hilt
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Geamande
Gontevte
Wood
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