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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
14
Boxing news from Maitland and Sydney reports upcoming welter and middleweight showdowns, with Pat Beachey vs Jack Clarke for a welterweight title, bouts in Brisbane Maitland Wollongong and Sydney venues, and multiple contenders like Gordon Coghill, Young Sullivan, and Joe Read seeking matches. Details include match warnings, proposed opponents, locations, and training notes for March and Easter events.
In a lightweight bout at the Stadium last Wednesday night Billy Cox defeated Jack Burns by points. The crowd saw Cox press the attack while Burns struggled to land with his left, but Cox's offense prevailed as referee Arthur Scott ruled Cox the winner.
The report describes Gordon Coghill overpowering Harold Ewers in a boxing bout. Coghill lands decisive blows, driving Ewers to the mat after a series of exchanges as spectators note Coghill’s strength and Ewers’s determined defense.
A fragment describes an Aldermanic secretary Mel Dew Union meeting on February 5 at Bally Church Hill. The text mentions boxing, a plan to hand over proceeds to a boger group, and names Bob McDonwhil and Jim Solnon from Dalgety's Wharf.
Brother George writes from Bylthice praising Bob Turner's return after a tough 20 rounds with Doris?tion. He predicts a strong April 6 bout with Herb McCoy in Australia, noting Bob's old form and dominance while sending regards to Gunner Keys and the others.
Australia’s light heavyweight title decision between Deve Smith and Lee O’Donnell drew a near record crowd as the fighters produced a grueling twelve and a half round battle. Smith’s sharper combinations and nose and eye damage contrasted with O’Donnell’s resilience and longer reach, with the referee stopping the bout after a 13th round knockdown to crown Smith the winner.
Jack Clarke of England and Pat Bradley of Ameren prepare for a big Wednesday evening bout at the stadium with serious training. Clarke sports sparring at K and T Club Gym while Bradley trains with Joe Atcheson and Jimmy Hassell, aiming to prove the better man. Fred Crewe signs to fight Albert Osten on April 6.
The article describes a boxing gathering last Monday at Stadium Baser where fans met Snowy Baker and boxers, including Jim Swaight, amid praise for Baker as a world featherweight champion. Driscoll, Sullivan, and others were noted, with tributes to Jeffries and Our Guest. The event highlighted Boxing’s appeal and a controversial decision in the idle-weight class.
An amateur match at West Baltimore's Andrews Stadium ended with Les D Arcy defeating Silly Hannan in a catch weight fight. The bout featured weight tensions and a strong finish by D Arcy, with Mick Dunn involved in the outcome.
Melbourne report says Georg Taylor won a featherweight match over Billy We ward at the Melbourne Athletic Pavilion. Taylor dominated with strong punches though We ward was active, and the crowd noted a close, fair contest before Taylor left for France.
A boxing match at the stadium saw Foran overpower Kane in a ten round effort. Kane struggled with Foran’s fast rights and lefts, eventual knockdowns, and a decisive finish as the Victorian controlled the late rounds. Police were involved after the final bell as the bout ended.
Regio Ifeats Alf Taylor in a three round spar at Stadium matinee. The pair were well matched and fought evenly through the opening rounds. Taylor edged the first with a sharp left, while Regio dominated the final round with steady body work and rights.
A novice fighter faced a relentless challenger who seized every opportunity to attack. The opponent showed bold resilience and kept pressure until the final bell, earning praise for tenacious performance.
The obituary recalls Jim Hall as a premier middleweight, noting his rivalry with Bob Fitzsimmons, bouts in 1887 and 1889 against notable fighters such as Slavin Moloy Nolan and Boland, and defeats in New Orleans and Sydney. It highlights his comeback after four years, his strong record against Pritchard, and praises Hall as possibly the greatest middleweight ever.
Jack Mayne and Batting Taylor from England will provide the ten rounds at the Stadium matinee tomorrow. Additional three round exhibitions follow, with Summers Read Pieato Morey also listed for bouts.
Lightweight champ Jack Read squares off with Al Morey this Saturday night at the Stadium. Read enters as the defending champion while Morey is touted as a strong challenger. Critics expect a close battle with a potentially decisive performance.
Melbourne report says ex amateur Frank Perry and Bob Greenshield trainee Jim Duggan lead the main event at the Pavilion on Monday night. After beating Billy Woland, featherweight Geo. Taylor plans ventures to Brisbane and Sydney. Bam Gray, once Kid McCoy's handler, returns to the ring.
Reports from Melbourne outline rivalries for the Australian Bantam Championship with Spider Elliott and Dodger Ryan backed to challenge Ted Green. McCarthy benefit funds enable a home for Mrs McCarthy, while English boxers Sulliv an and Driscoll evade detection en route to Sydney.
G Shoerthose writes from Porkelde Gymnasium clarifying weight lifting records published in The Referee. He notes Stephen McKee performed a right handed jerk of 160 percent but questions whether the lift was listed as professional or amateur and cites enquiries from a Victorian champion sister seeking details.
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