Boxing reminiscences of Peter Jackson in Sydney era
A 1914 overview recalls Peter Jackson's boxing career in Sydney with Dooley's boxing hall and Mick Dooley, including Jackson's sparring with Harry Sellars, Dooley's critique, and the English boxing methods vs local practice. It notes Jackson's impressions of Sellars, Dooley, and the boxing scene aboard the Prince of Wales, with references to prior champions and training venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Manly
Mick Dooley
Harry Sellars
Jackson
Dooley
Eride Oran
Ponty Shui
Aweirga
YelleLook
Nulivey
Wales
Wuich
Murhrratreet
Peters
Mae Hiviner
Hes Bhatti
Peter
Java
Sydney
Innurine
Dawt
Dave
Fickson
Jen Pon Some Mmeiaafy Oreoren In Nie Beitraam
Pir Slicy
OnOther Uckeok
Bidwall Jassou
Parramatta
Foley
Brighton
Lirica
Thos
Baysrell
Tia Ino
Prinyeutiy
UFCAC
Larry Foley
Ie Quinn
Co Adelphi
Varietta
Petar
Dewey
Harry Sallaro
Howe
Gallare
Patin
Amcuel
Harry Sallis
Ottérancen
Diack
Wing
Melbourne
Drulttetre
Salta
Jor Kitehen
Cooks Point
Victoria
Baliar Muue
Australia
Kitehen
Prive-Tiehlers
Ballars
Dick Hunt
Bentun
Bitar
Middle Harbor
Windsor
Ballarshitoull
Ela Atsqanti
Sellars
Black Charlie
Jack Pullar
Ol Sallors
Rooma
Sallure
Internat India
Efen
Pater
Sallnre
Dean
Marine of
Sallare
Evily
Sallars
Jacksodevar
Yluit Doaley
Metor
Nimeelt
Ione Olstine
Han Michael Dooley
Harry Sallars
Mick
Juckson
Mal Hey
Mithia
Jackeon
Alliea
Peter Jackson in Spirit Land letter from Smiler era
A fragmented letter from AG Hales known as Smiler describes wartime adventures and writing plans. It references Peter Jackson, McGlusky, and a long correspondence with friends, noting letters, boxing, and past battles. Smiler reports on health, travel to Italy, and hopes to meet in Venice while praising old allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieevan
Sgurine
Pels
London
Baily Mail
Ellen Sane
John Bu
Fleder
Stoushitan
Ginger McGlusky
Ent
McGlushy
America
Allen
Willy
Peter Jackson
Peter
Godard
India
Ehelish
Smiler
Italy
Grand Hotel Sainte
Terminio
Turin
Vie-A-Vis de la Gare
Venice
Napolesa
Halle
Ajabesa
Nalian
Horne
Sydney
A. G. Hales
Fragmented reminiscences on Peter Jackson and sports memory
The text reflects a jittery, rumor-filled musing on Peter Jackson and a past era of sport. It notes shifting opinions, sparse recent results, and a sense of nostalgia from a struggling writer named Don Drew about weekly sports coverage and the changing landscape of athletic achievement.
Terrible Terry McGovern and early boxing ascent told
A fragmented account recalls Terrible Terry McGovern hailed as a fighting machine from Johnstown and nearby towns. It details family hardship after his father’s death, Terry’s rise in amateur ranks, and early demonstrations of leadership and courage guiding his pursuit of boxing glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terble
Terry McGovern
Geare
Amean
Parente
Drigh
Johnstown
Terry
McGovern
Ali
Hughey
Phil
Mughie
Baers
Petetal
Eien
Galing
Hip Ntothec
Jolmney
Sauehet Adelocate
Tooter Throughwul
Lang
Fae
Afer
Sem
Mattie
Ware Browaht
Harripax Manezet
Femme and
Fortune
Baho
Au Sures
Ketchel tough fight sparks best betting battle
The article recalls a 1907 staged betting rush for a Ketchel vs. Leonard bout in San Francisco with managers, promoters, and backers arranging terms and forfeit rules. It details figures like Thomas and O Connor confirming stakes around 1900 dollars, the weigh in under 120 pounds, and the dramatic finish with Ketchel competing in a fiercely contested match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nave Leno
New York
Lila Rene
Charley White
Chicten
Benny Leonel Day Lyons
New York Globe
Asker the Wiatt
Leonard
Aye
Aaldarne
Writtlen
Tegras
Billy Roelle
Stanley Ketehel
Pellesial
Piphiere
Roche
Ion Hag
Preston Capieste
Stanley
Ketchel
Joe Thomas
San Francisco
Evetchomaber
Feterer
Cofifoni
Packey McFarlang
Rick Hytena
Packey
Kriebel
Akeady
Promis
Thomas Fe
Mirawah
Nate
Mie
Karendi
Farig'wan B
Conney
Thoma
Jin Cooroth
T Syle
Wright
Thomas
Tieton
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WE Corbett
Schwarz
Gundey
Ballenkee
Oreo
Toyral
Larry
Tinir bin
George Schwars
Alno
Gus
Honorel
Oibi
Swan
Roeditc
Melnik
Que
Bethoffey
Peter Durkuon
Cmner
Nein
Dilly Waterhouse
Mahon
Lina
Sauneny
Byrnes
Plurry Pool Slackfellow Working
Connavenn
Tvs
Cemark
Jim Buree
Ted
Eisevelu
Stonewall Jackson
Guo
Jackson Road
Pal
Bitton
Aliapat
Thurder
Alen Welptkkinhud
Rene
Bagile
Witcher
Sallara
Lanny Voley
Hayes
Barry Sallare
Volar
Ose
Lenis
Emma Mayr
Sabine Bonn
Spirit-Land
Hales
Martin Dobeilla
Sam
Peter Jackson Seris
Terest
Fall
Een Aton Fle
Taland
Don Drew
Atery
Conan
Dexter
Pryne
Mane
Teuretad
Wally Weekes
GARR
Hotel Market
Seeteenes
Etrelts
More
Palmer
Ringside
Adil Premnet
Ambrose Park
South
Brooklyn
Bisek America
George Dixon
Caine
Beaton
Fe Tow
Wae Wien
Hin
George M. Cohan
Meuble
United
Pedlac Palrmes
George Hilgr
Teer McGovern
Webner Palmer
Adlantis
Fael
New York Harbor
Tulbauanes
Hilly Gray
Westchester
Louph
Jack’ Johnston
Tomamy
Buby Effair
Sydney Stadium
Hillary
McGovraimer Butte
Richard Croker
Sir Thomas Lipton
Revirchenver
Miro
Falmer Salora Inn
Cingts
Young
Jane
Tours
Theaerital
Gilson
Neil Ceowe
Nrsileh
Gu Prank
Blox
Joe Gans
Bala Econoy
Egon
O'Connor
Jesuner
Reichel
Tadie
Vse Bell
Groper
Andre
Polgy
Ahvay
Knowledor
Tommy Hanley
Station Streets
Wewtowh
Tams O’ Agglicnion
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