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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
12
The report details a long, contentious bout where Symonds defeated Green on points after a hard bout, with debate over key rounds and refereeing. It notes exchanges, defensive work, and tactical shifts, plus remarks on the preliminaries and postfight reflections about strategy and timing.
Colin Bell wins the 350 tourney final with Billy Teale and Tom King also victorious. The card includes a middleweight contest where Jack Sharbay defeats Lilly Bleckall, and Allen wins the novice division final. A lively crowd attended with notable refereeing and multiple bouts featuring prominent contenders.
In a brutal ten round match, Mendies overwhelmed Jones with powerful exchanges and a late rally. Jones showed resilience, but Mendies’ aggressive pressure and crashes through the guard led to a decisive finish. Officials called the bout after Mendies dominated the later rounds.
An Australian party member Kay Feathers defeated Fred Keay in a Sheffield bout described as exciting with Feathers winning on power and timing. The report notes incomplete details including date and venue, mentions George Daillieg as manager, and references judging and public interest.
Unclear report discusses the looming Carpentier and Dempsey title bout, with wild speculation on a possible series and the engagement in American boxing circles. It references Dempsey and Carpentier as contenders, and notes press interest from New York personalities and venues.
Billy Shade, a 24 year old Californian lightweight, trains in Vancouver and plans a move to Australia to pursue boxing glory. Manager James Brannigan outlines a path to the East as Shade eyes top opponents and a potential title route.
The report describes a boxing tournament schedule with fighters like Young and George Stoney, Ben and Harry Ford, and Hughie Dwyer involved in weigh ins, with plans for rounds at Wallongong Stadium and an Australia roam telecast. It notes postponements, referee decisions, and upcoming matches including Ben and Murtha tied bouts. It mentions tours to Sydney and Witham and a broadcast on television, plus a note about torney mova and ticket arrangements.
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