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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
15
A dense overseas boxing roundup features names, venues, and upcoming fights. Melbourne and Sydney events include Carl Foil, Gordie Foil, and notable bouts at the Olympia and Sydney Stadium with plans for matches in Brisbane, Manly, and Murwill. Narration covers schedules, participants, and anticipated outcomes in a bustling boxing scene.
The article describes George Lawrence allegedly directing a Brisberie operation in Havana parks to stage matches with Welsh and Australian figures. It notes plans involving April 15 and Cuban government approval, reporting on Lawrence’s efforts to support an Australian backed scheme and the McVex link amid attempts to influence American exchanges.
Weather fears did not deter a 4000 crowd at Olympia as Clune defeated Quendreux to claim the light middleweight clash. McCoy and Mulqueen earned decisions while McLean outpointed Higmiy in a lively undercard night.
Active from Newcastle district venues detailing ring events at Gesanock Stadium and West Maldend, featuring fighters Youns Vuluen, Jacky afail, Joe Costa, Dan Weyer, and Costa Browne. Reports describe weigh ins, sparring, match prospects, and the toll of injuries, with manager W Howe guiding West Maldend bouts.
A fragmented veteran boxing chronicle describes Jimmy Wilde’s era, his public reception, and scattered scenes of his fights. It notes Wilde’s popularity, some opponents, and the public’s reaction to his performances, with mixed praise and criticism.
A noisy Paris boxing scene features Henri Demlen and Badoud in a highly publicized bout. Reports describe a dramatic struggle with sustained exchanges, bleeding and intense crowd applause as both fighters push enduring efforts. The article notes Demlen’s potential return and Badoud’s claimed superiority while referencing other notable matches and future plans in the sport.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Lowry Foran and Willie Ritchie with references to weight advantage and a forthcoming meeting. Includes scattered names such as Peterinm and Jim Baron and a jumbled account of events, dates, and locations with no coherent narrative.
Reports say Darcy defeats Holland in a crowded Sydney arena on Saturday night. The performance impressed fans with speed and precision, with praise for Darcy’s improved defense and pace. Credit given to Dave Smith for initial training improvements.
In a recent bout Australian Ladwen Holland outboxed and overwhelmed American Mike Darcy with speed and power, delivering a decisive victory after a tense final rounds. Observers note Darcy’s lingering damage and Holland’s sustained accuracy, marking a standout performance in the midweight scene.
A fragmentary note mentions Newtown Pastime Club and boxing instruction linked to Tommy Hanley. Details are unclear with garbled text but indicate local club activity and boxing lessons in the area.
A fragmentary feature recounts Jean Posey’s wartime heroics and mythic status. It notes Posey’s swift actions during a Bayonet charge on a hill held by the Germans, praising calmness and leadership under fire and the notable toll taken by the engagement as described in a Sporting Life piece.
New South Wales amateurs enter the New South Wales Amateur Aboving and Wrestling Championship on Wednesday the last with Mr Franc Oderwond at the Spare Club Muinterstpee. Advertised particulars show there are six … note: readable fragments point to a wrestling event with listed officials and venue.
Disrupted listing shows unclear timing and fixtures at Olympia Stadium. Early references hint at Sept events and a mix of teams, with no clear dates or outcomes due to garbled text. Local officials are investigating inconsistencies affecting public notices and match plans.
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a garbled note mentioning referees and names like Wuhan Madera and Metheny Ree Mae. The legible segments reference a meeting, dates, and various individuals in a court or sports context, but the overall content is unclear and inconsistent with identifiable events.
Proceedings note the NSW Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Championships with fixtures scheduled midweek and entries expected. Details blur due to OCR errors but indicate boxing and wrestling events and dates around a late month Wednesday.
Announced competitors Mick Carter and Arthur Hogile headline the event at Melbourne ground. April dates mark a wide program with entries closed by May 2, including notable performances from Bainling, Lezwe, and Webster. The Stawell Carnival looms with Arthur Posie favored in the mile handicap and a full lineup of hurdles and walks.
Mick Simmons from Liv and Mick Bimmone of Lul challenge the established Jim Cavill Edwarve business in Briscana. They plan to MISS to expand with sports gear, fishing tackle and tallet requisites. They target becoming a leading distributor of sporting goods in the Southern Hemisphere.
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