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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
2
The article recalls a dramatic ring battle where Billy Shade defeats Ray Lockwood in a hard fought cruiserweight clash. Shade uses a relentless attack and sharp uppercuts to overcome Lockwood's rhythm, with the crowd erupting as Shade lands decisive blows in the late rounds. Both fighters receive standing applause for their grit and power.
The page chronicles boxing chatter and upcoming bouts with mentions of figures such as Mack Muara, Harry Holmes, and G Donnell. It details weigh classes, candidate fighters, and expected showings in Sydney and nearby venues, highlighting prospects and promoter expectations.
Duggan defeats Dupre in a controversial decision at the stadium as Dupre’s aggressive strategy tests Duggan’s stamina. Jury notes Duggan landing steely lefts followed by rights while Dupre weighs in with aggressive exchanges. The bout ends with Duggan appearing fatigued but declared the winner despite a spark from Dupre late in the match.
Leahy wins the North Queensland heavyweight championship by defeating Jerry Hansen in seventeen rounds amid a large crowd. The bout featured a strong finish by Leahy and was described as a standout performance, with fans praising his stamina and technique.
A fragmented 1920s style missive reveals a failed cross resume of legal action by AMERICANS FOR AUSSIE FIRM O SUVIAN against Doncaster. The correspondence references Mr. BL Baker in New York and mentions Tom O Rourke and New Zealand figures. It notes plans to send a letter and seeks arrangements for travel to Australia. The text shows aim to trade or broker deals and touches on stadium matters and a potential financial stake.
Patchy report details engagements and possible matches involving Jimmny Clapton in Bud ney with Benen either Billy Shade or Rap Lockwood. Mentions of Timmy Ise in New Zealand, a New Zealand Boxing Association exchange, and various names such as Blase, Charles, and Darcy Bays. Several passages describe travel, payments, and match arrangements amid a flurry of uncertain details.
Amateur boxing stories describe a turbulent scene in New South Wales with references to Vintensionel’s position, local clubs, and several notable names like Graham and Marks. The piece notes the presence of young athletes and mentions championships, weight classes, and the involvement of the Sports Club and ACP.
A fragmented report accuses promoters and managers of draining funds from boxers and fans. Names like Britton, Levinsky, and Dundee surface amid schemes promising purses from 25 000 to 40 000 dollars and hefty percentages. The piece notes American attraction schemes aimed at England and a planned Sydney tournament setup.
A historical boxing article recounts Doni Cavaneley and Dencio as rivals in the Bantam and Featherweight circuits, noting Waterman and Manila stardom. It details Dencio’s influence in Japanese and Hong Kong circuits, and a dramatic bout where Munro seeks his chance, with focus on strategy, crowd mood, and the uncertain path to home victory.
Fragmented report describes a past boxing era with references to champions, upcoming matches, and potential showdowns. It mentions a welterweight or featherweight title context, with names like Evans and McQueen hinted and a scene in Sydney. The piece suggests publicity plans around an Easter Monday event and an anticipated match involving Demsky and Tack, amid lingering doubt about accuracy.
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