This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented account recalls Tom Heeney as a social host at a Miami Beach hostel, mingling with visitors from across the United States. The piece hints at his past boxing fame, public fascination, and changing life after career peaks, with scattered anecdotes from supporters and rivals alike.
A scrambled report notes Peter Kane retains the world title while British status is unsettled. The fragment hints at boxing context, with names and places embedded amid unclear OCR artifacts.
Fragmented OCR narrative notes a bear themed talent find at a tournament with scattered names and phrases. It mentions a list of participants and opponents with garbled terms, suggesting a chaotic event overview and unidentified results.
In a rough stood bout, Wilson survives twelve rounds and earns a disputed verdict. The heavyweight clash at a Melbourne venue drew boos as fans questioned the judges and the fighters exchanged barbed exchanges.
Report from Monday night’s card notes Sabating’s swollen left eye and possible, X-ray indicated bone concern. Newman's fear of facial damage clashes with trainer’s cautious stance while Stewart’s cautious start and crowd chatter reflect a tense, unsettled bout night.
Report from the ring describes W J Ahearne noting Stewart's robust defense yet weak after bell. The bout features Stewart absorbing blows while his opponent delivers decisive body shots. Fans packed the bleachers as the match showed signed outcomes with mixed reactions and an Australian favorite noted for control.
A chaotic newspaper snippet details Humphreys's rise to near top welterweight status after defeating Jazy Fanazzo at Sydney Sports Ground. The text references Carroll’s retirement, injuries, and a lengthy, disjointed account of bouts, opponents, and nods to various fighters.
In a garbled digest from the Hutchinson Wilson bout coverage readers glimpse references to ring action at a local venue. The text mentions participants, timing and a crowd note about who dominated in a tense moment, with unclear names and outcomes.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a court or legal matter involving a person named Jack Monat and mentions Bright Boots in a confusing exchange. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the piece suggests a trial or dispute with legal actions and uncertain outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text references a stadium event last week and various names and places but lacks clear details. The readable items include mentions of a stadium, a date around late in the month, and names such as Burns, Dy Ole, and Neate, yet no coherent narrative or outcomes emerge.
The report notes the Boxers' Association taking steps as a separate matter unfolds. It mentions Tommy Farr's return and ties to a desert expedition and legal action, with references to Medlonet Desert and USAC amid evolving events. The piece emphasizes ongoing inquiries and organizational responses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.