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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
16
W F Corbett reports on boxing activity with fighters training in camp and at home venues. Recruits and veterans spar, a match lineup forms, and observers note performances by Reg Bacon and other locals while Private Bidwell and Tom Wills relay updates from overseas and domestic rings.
A garbled report from Sunny ftyna references Cardell and Lady MuVes claiming bantam weight supremacy in Amneratia. It mentions Went Austraisnebenginat and Geores Kilsy, with other names like Young Guthrie, Charlie Cole, and Walser Dunes amid unclear lines about matches, belts, and proofs, all embedded in a nebulous, error-filled text.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a boxing title bout and police Gazette references. Mentions KageUrem match, New York Police Gazette annual data, and athlete names, with many garbled terms and unclear outcomes.
Fragmented text references Edwards and McCay coaching at a stadium event with a referee, players and possible crowd involvement. The garbled material mentions parking, hosts, and preparations but lacks clear details on date or outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic Wednesday night with multiple names and jargon. References include Byrds, Green, Harry, Willie, Bert, and Tomy among others, with scattered notes about contests, rounds, and a “program” in a sports or local event context.
Readable fragments describe Darcy at Lew Darcy and Jack Donohue related to a race or confrontation on the railway links Thornton between Maitlend and Rew. Mentions Dave Mecayy, Len Garey, and others in a boxing or wrestling context with sparse names and uncertain events.
In a murky report from Inverell and the Royal Basted Show, Celin Sell and Albert Lloyd faced a controversial sequence with KL Rover as the likely winner. Tensions rose over weights and preparations, with Cook Nelly’s training and a cross-border note spilling into the scene as gossip swirls around Armidale Tamworth and Sydney.
Fragmentary text mentions Cole Evernden Armstrong Westes and various unnamed figures. Lacks coherent events or dates and contains multiple garbled phrases. No discernible action, location, or outcome to summarize clearly.
Diary notes on Darcy's boxing prospects, possible first opponents, and weight class plans. Mentions Gibbons Kilbane Carpentier and Willard as potential rivals, with promoter economics and cross film. Includes public sentiment and admirer views about Darcy leaving Australia for fights and return.
Scattered notes describe a flyweight bout with Taylor and rival Raymond, noting confusion over weight limits and betting. Mentions Musen and Eulen among attendees while observers question who could win and who might be favored despite uncertain conditions.
At Brisbane Stadium on Friday night the boxing match featured O Malley as the outsider against Tom Malley and Jock Ring. O Malley showed less had to offer while Ring dominated early rounds. A dangerous stoppage amid a cheering crowd followed a late round bailout that left O Malley unable to continue. The audience voiced support for O Malley as the bout ended with a rough finish.
Notes from Brisbane boxing scene on March 10 to 12 feature multiple matchups. Fighters listed include Way Bette from Sydney featherweight and Marty Smith, with other bouts involving prominent local and foreign contenders and potential weigh-in tensions and refs.
Taylor dominates early rounds but Raymond fights back, delivering a sharp counter while Melbourne crowd watches. Final rounds see Taylor press with power yet Raymond stays steady before a dramatic conclusion leaves observers split on the judges.
The article recalls Steve O'Donnell and partner T as they box with notable skill, mentioning rivals like Duncan and Lawrence. It notes O'Donnell’s time abroad, recent return to New York, and lingering reputation. References to fights, boxing circles, and expected future activity appear alongside scattered personal reminiscences.
A chaotic Victorian boxing notice previews Saturday events and future bouts. Harry Stone vs Kay headlines a crowded card at Melbourne venues with Palmer, Rawari, and other contenders strong. Fans anticipate lively results as a series of announced matches unfold this week and next.
Fragments describe a legal or civic meeting with references to Ryokin Hill Bob Greven Newhouse and others, mentioning judges, events, and names like Mick King and Steve O'Donnell. The readable material is incomplete and lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Old timer Jack Mack broadcasts a lively boxing evening in Copper City with Ted Arthurs, Booky Atkins, and others. The card features knockouts and close rounds as fighters clash amid praise for local talent and a looming junior event.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions Timmy Bharwae in Hobart with notes on matches and a future publication. It references Jimmy, a father of eleven, and a scene with Aria Hote and Nichola of Newtown. Mentions Melbourne on the 17th and paying George O’ttalley, with scattered names and events.
Fragmented letter-style report surveys Choynski and Darcy, with analysis of their boxing skills, nerves, and public perception. It frames Willard and Gibbons as comparison points, hints at Darcy's lack of finesse, and contemplates how fans view the sport and its stars.
The report details a Western District turf meeting with racing fixtures on a Saturday, noting nominations closing in March for various events. It references the Orange Lane Inn, Greenbelt Fubbertians, and multiple horses and riders. results mention True One, May Drama, Bonny Buck, and others across events, with a focus on metropolitan performers and multiple prize tensions.
Sid Deering issues a boxing challenge offering a 25 pound side stake for a 2 a side match to be held in Lithgow. He cites past training with Wells and Denham and references a special programme. The note also mentions a referee and a date proposed for next Wednesday for the bout.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and phrases including Dube Newlyn Merkin Merreey Fuller Snowy Jak Clank Toby Bon Yee Pie Kee Tayee Stone Dawes Simpson Debelia Uren Baker Clarke Coffey Walter, a messy local note with partial names and unclear actions, suggesting a political or personal letter draft.
Fragmented text references a wrestling event and unrelated notes about Melbourne, a parade of names, and a vague contest. It mentions Sammi rey of Aukiria and Fred Trays among scattered phrases. The garbled run of words yields no clear event details or outcomes.
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