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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1924
Page
2
Archie Bradley fought Pleas in a hard bout. Bradley showed power with sharp punches and solid defense, forcing Pleas to rope and struggle. Bradley’s stamina and timing carried him as Pleas wavered, delivering a strong performance and a convincing win.
Boxing card in Melbourne features Ristuccia dominating late tense exchanges, Evans mismatches, and a controversial contest ending. Heavyweight results show Ristuccia at 91 and Beany’s 114 pounds, with other bouts including Stewart and Cummings generating heated action and crowd reaction.
A fragmentary report mentions a seventh tall sport wave and a man named Joe Nugart in an East salen setting with unclear details and dates. The readable bits point to a sporting event or rite but lack concrete facts to confirm teams, scores, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions tonight at 5 with names Bosing Nanberite de Laxe and Tilly referenced in exotic phrases suggesting a local event or meeting. Other details are garbled, but the core timing and participants imply a scheduled gathering or occurrence this evening.
Fragmented report notes CEDOUX losing a title amid a chaotic crowd scene in Cajun city. It mentions police presence and a confusing sequence of names including Rey, Andre, and Michael, with unclear details about the outcome and subsequent events surrounding the page.
Fragmentary OCR lists a boxing context with Demspey and England name mentions. The text is garbled but suggests a Wembley venue and a bout, with partial lines about action and outcomes. No clear dates, participants beyond Demspey, or definitive results are readable.
A garbled 1920s style fragment mentions durability of a heavyweight bout on Cunard liner Aquitania and notes about passengers and infighting. It references Kostan, Jack eaters, and The Hew Sexe Hoxie Commins, with scattered names and dates, all in a damaged OCR fragment.
Harry Collins, once an ex Army saainctor and partner to Araie Tony, expresses confidence in a forthcoming match and his aim to impress in boxing and life. He references Tom Ragitry of Hamilton and hints at a public fight and future plans. The text reads as a fragmented historical OCR passage with scattered names and phrases.
Readable scraps reference 2B Helmondie Bab Bpr and Hammons as organizer at a waterfall sanatorium event in May. Mention of Prince Henry, Tyner liana, France, and January 26. Theatre and racing notes include Stagg, Bay 16, and Jac Mcbann with dates like Apr 1 and Bay 16, plus references to competitions and establishments.
The article recalls Hughie Dwyer’s England trip and his wish to return to Australia. It notes his Olympic style presence, discusses prospects against Dempsey, and highlights public interest in his lightweight title bid. References to training in America and England and his appeal to Australian supporters are included, with mentions of key figures and events surrounding the boxing scene.
Report from a crowded stadium describes Melba Wings, Waters, and Flynn in a rough bout. Waters gains control early, clinching an unbeaten stretch as the crowd roars. Referee calls and crowd reactions dominate the scene.
Disjointed report mentions Tommy Uren meeting Harry Collins and a series of entwined names and places. The scattered notes reference events at Penrith and Sydney venues, with mentions of Don Burns, Dinny P DOnnill, and Dick Young in a chaotic sports ambiance. The piece hints at matchups and crowds but lacks coherent structure or clear outcomes.
The article describes a dramatic bout at a May tournament where the Marquis of Clydesdale seeks a decisive win. Spectators noted the competitors were evenly matched, with keen eyes on the British title as Oxford University fellows watch for a chance at Nyruple.
Incomplete article mentions Sadr Syadiun, Jim Elbe, and Stab Tigrban with scattered phrases about rounds and players. Several names appear garbled, including Dick Symonds and Fee Hagield, with references to rounds and matches but no clear event or outcome.
The article describes Frankie Burns's bout in Berlin against German rival Erich Malens, detailing a packed Berlin Sportpalast crowd of around five thousand and a furious, physical middleweight challenge. It notes the German crowd and officials, the intense rounds, and Burns's tactics and setbacks, including a final aggressive surge and a controversial decision.
OCR fragments jumble names, places, and moments from an unclear scene. The text references Masel, Teta, and Geran with fumbled details about fights, burns, and a crowd. It hints at a heated confrontation and a nearby audience noting a dramatic pace and reactions.
The town mourns Tom Uren who died after a long illness. Mayor led a 3 pm service attended by residents as a tribute board noted Uren’s public service and family life. G. Hutheld Mal and Dare Hayrurst contributed lines honoring his memory.
The article discusses Jack Dempsey evaluating rivals including Firpo and other contenders. It notes public speculation on matchups, potential paths to a title, and interest from promoters and backers ready to stake sums for a prime bout. It references names like Bradley and Seaman and hints at financial backing for challenges.
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