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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
9
Ed Godfrey defeats Holmes in a keen featherweight contest, with clearer advantage after two decisive rounds and sustained pressure. The bout, witnessed by a large crowd, features exchanges around the midsection and head, with Godfrey regaining form after a prior clash.
A historical review discusses the Evans vs Jamito verdict with Scott Watson commentary from Sydney referee Syd Broomfield. It covers fans applauding the ruling, boxing rounds, and reactions including praise for Evans and criticism of the judging.
Fragmented report describes boxing talk, ring action, and wartime draft clashes. Mentions Dempsey under arrest for evading the draft and plans around a Carpentier bout, with boxing figures like Jim Waverly and Paddy Blavin noted amid heated match chatter.
A garbled boxing round up describes events, results, and personalities in Sydney and surrounding venues. Mentions include DUnleavy and Evanson, Cage matches, referees, and multiple boxers such as Newbery, Mack, Harney, and Mellegan. References to training, travel, and upcoming fights fill the scattered report.
Reports from Sydney indicate Edward’s surprising early form and a close bout with Mitchell, as the Milwaukee fighter’s global chances hinge on a return to the ring. Bailey, Edwards’ manager, confirms delays but hints at an American promoter pursuing a future in Melbourne.
A garbled OCR passage references multiple unclear persons and events. It mentions Dave, Morgan, and Ralph in a jumbled sequence with stray capitals, dates, and places, but no coherent story or factual detail emerges from the readable text.
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