Weight Argument Nearly Cancelled La Barba Smith Fight
The fight at Sydney Stadium saw Jack Carroll defeat American welterweight Jack Sparr. Sparr showed grit despite a clear disadvantage, taking heavy punishment as Carroll pressed advantage. Bob Geary also faced punishment but fought on. the article notes Sparr’s experience and the challenging clash between seasoned and rising boxers.
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Ack Sparr
Jack Carroll
Sydney’ Stadium
Tong
Carroll
Sumina
Bob Geary
Bichy
U.S.A
SEEKING CHAMPIONS Tourneys For Boxers
A veteran promoter proposes multiple tournament schemes to develop novice boxers. Plans include short distance preliminaries and a limited weight class with under nine stone competitors to identify promising young fighters. The piece mentions six events, venues, and potential arrangements to broaden participation and create a structured path to senior competition.
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Grifidh
La Barba Smith Rise To Ring After Last Fight Turmoil
Promoters announce La Barba and Smith will clash next Saturday night after a near cancellation over weight limits. Newcastle rival Jack Roberts was floated as a substitute but the issue was resolved. A big crowd is expected and both fighters express confidence in victory as fans recall a controversial prior verdict.
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la Barba-Smith
Jack Roberts
Newcastle
Smith
la Barba
Bechhers
Coufort
Bidel la Barba
USA
Willie Smith
South Africa
OLD BILL SMITH HEAVYWEIGHT OF YORE NAMED IN WILD LETTERS
A ragged, OCR heavy page recalls boxing figures including Bill Smith and Paddy Reynolds. Mentions figures Squires and Williams with alias names and scattered notes. The text mixes names, places, and anecdotes with garbled phrases and unclear chronology.
Australian boxing bout ends in hard clash at Melbourne
The report recalls a boxing match in Melbourne where Urls first eight in Australia faced Charlie Glassan, with Norm Gillespie delivering a decisive late-round outcome. The bout featured rugged exchanges, endgame drama, and a pivotal moment that altered the referee’s interpretation and crowd reaction.
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Melbourne
Id Johnson
Australia
Hd Johnson
Charlie Glassan
Kid
Norm Gillespie
Vnsult
Melbourne incident raises questions after confusion
Unclear report from Melbourne describes a strange event with possible injuries and confusing details. No definitive account or names clearly identified.
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Melbourne
Untitled Fragment Highlights Aisapnetites and Vestuinty Claims
A garbled fragment references vestuinty and Aisapnetites with vague claims about age and value. It mentions Homaver, Caw, and Selick, and hints at a public event or balin relating to Kusiniaee and Mulia. The readable content is fragmented and uncertain.
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Old Bill Smith
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Bill Smaith
Denny
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Enien
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Sete
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Wdview
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UD Sorer
Bate
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Paddy
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Geo
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Gilmore
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Tom Doble
Sour Avia
Fidel LA Barba
America
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