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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
16
A fragmentary report notes a famous trainer Dick Wootten associated with E Z O Sullivan's string of horses in New York. The readable text hints at December events but lacks complete details about races or outcomes.
A fragmented report describes wartime recruitment efforts tied to a New South Wales committee. It mentions tracking measurements for volunteers and urges adherence to standards, with references to officials, localities, and a formal appeal for public support, amid confusion and garbled passages.
Fragmented text shows scattered names and phrases, referencing Tintern, Harry Stone, Votan Vils Pea olive, and a classroom or school scene. It hints at a poetic or lyric voice with garbled lines about growth, speech, and old lines. The piece reads as a damaged OCR fragment with many unreadable segments.
The article reports Edwards and Harry Green contending for the Anglian featherweight belt with Green possibly to face Wheater soon. It notes Edwards and his team in a close competition, with meetings arranged and implied endorsements affecting the outcome.
A garbled letter fragment from London dated November 22 speaks to readers about Australian brothers Joe Jack and Phin Thompson and their deeds. The missive thanks subscribers for support and mentions the Australian boys at the London General Capital, asking for patience as plans unfold and health and good fortune are wished to all readers.
A brief note reports Dave Meekin sending a callegram from the Philippine Islands. He mentions receiving word from Mwals about Manila and says he is making preparations for an upcoming show with refreshment booths and other duties.
Unclear details describe Tate from Oklahoma being knocked down multiple times by Fulton in a mid action match. Recount mentions referee counting Tate out and Fulton delivering decisive punches. The chaotic report cites rival manager Billy McCarney and notes Tate’s prior knockout history and a Texas connection.
Report describes Langford and Nebo sparring with noted figures from Bil Howard's Arcade gyms. Langford denies prior meeting with the battered knight of the bay as crowd gathers for a boxing session.
Fragmented OCR notes recount tensions before the Johnson Jeffries heavyweight bout in 1910. Mentions Lieut Spalding, bromides given to Jeffries, and scenes around the camp at a sunny July afternoon amid moral and military scrutiny.
A garbled account discusses Jack Johnson and a chaotic tale about Chaplin and Spanish themes. It references Burlesque antics, a bullfight theatre, and a man who claims Spain as a land of humor, with ambiguous remarks about Indian and American identities and a blurred critique of cinema and culture.
Fragmented account describes Jon Johnson's bullfighting feats and a controversial influence from Mulal in Spain and France. It notes a white wife disappearance, foreign support for Johnson, and a dramatic move to Spain with observers and crowds reacting to royal pageantry.
The piece describes Chaplin dressed as a comedian dominating a bullfight crowd in Spain. It notes Spaniards’ art appreciation and mixed reactions to Chaplin influenced acts, with bulls sometimes spared yet others slain. The narrative weaves humor, controversial spectacle, and cultural clash amid a warm spell crowd.
In Manila Meekin fights Good to a ten round draw after a violent match that sees a foul and crowd unrest. The Australian champion vows to return to Australia and then Manila for a carnival, promising to bring up a pair of wide bron and tarcoved equipment.
Unclear OCR text describes boxer Jimmy Clabby entering camp at Moore Park after a disturbance. Mentions May mark, Warracks, and a statement about leaving for training. Content is fragmented with many garbled phrases and missing details.
A tangled tale from a New York report disputes claims about Larry Foley and Fitzsimmons, naming Jack Thompson and several boxers. It links Thompson and others to Australian boxing scenes, trainer roles, and financial dealings, asserting Foley mentored Thompson and promoted bouts while building anecdotes around Hicken and Griffo, amid long disputed credit and misstatements.
Peter Jackson era references by H Tomkins of Racefield Tenterbeld discuss linen gers about Peter Jackson and a bet tale in Evening News circa 1852. The writer laments missed prints and quotes and recalls reading Tran rewember with uncertain times.
A torn wartime rambling recalls Daredevil Art Martell and a fighter’s letter from Hy to Australia detailing boxing blows, injuries, and a plan for Japanese adversaries amid Pacific War context, mentioning Meekin and Dave Merkin, and signaling return to Manila with rumors of earnings.
Mrs Gelfrey of Wyandrestreet Ballmba reports her husband Sarge Charles Giodfrey has been recommended for the Military Medal for bravery on the field. The word came that the award is under consideration.
A damaged notice describes Billy McCarthy's deteriorating condition in Lidcombe Asylum after leaving Sydney. It notes weekly payments, struggle to work, and concern over his reputation amid local concerns about his welfare and safety.
A rugged tale by Arthur Wright features a bold hero and a sensational plot. The review lauds fast pacing, a vivid setting in Kalgoorlie, and a uproarious, breezy tone.
The Queensland boxing gossip notes a mage in the pime and recalls the Librey Fair outdoor entertainments in Labor Party days. It mentions boxers from Wee Jeibie and Eindsberg, a debut by Bill in Stuer pigst, and a ten rounder between Teddy and Tesey Deusen.
Fragmented notes describe bids beyond 3000 pounds failing to meet reserve for the Newtown Olympia Club site. The text blends personal anecdotes about boxing figures Sam Berger Jeffries and others with wartime sentiment and local economic concerns, reflecting a chaotic era.
Fragmented text references Tom Taylor and an official named Garde Ail ae secretary of the Royal Llp Ex. Mentions Jolley nate, Hepat Jone Visld, and Warbaras. The passage is garbled with no clear event, date, or conclusion, losing coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Fragmented account describes a boxing bout with mixed action and players including a supposed bout involving Bleck and a figure named Snowy at Stanthonpe. The text references a spectator reaction, short jab moments, and a late exit by one fighter as the crowd reacts to the display. Uncertain OCR details hinder clear outcomes.
Sharman and a crowded Newcastle ring delivered a wild display with Nawab fighters and many named boxers including Peter Jackson Clarrie Green Yours May and Rus Kee in a chaotic eight round bout. Report lists a long roster of nationalities and managers amid lively action and claims of replacements.
Barry Lupino and Ber alley leading comedians decline an attractive offer from a visiting American theatrical syndicate to perform in double bills in New York. N Tait and Bailey Grant Bentomime also pass on the chance, with Bailey stating he cannot leave Australia to tour in London for a year.
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