Fulton Miske Fight Prompts Wide Interest In City
A chaotic article reports plans and rumors for the World’s Heavyweight Championship involving Jean Willard, Fred Fulton, and Billy Miske. It notes potential dates, venues, and promoters discuss a July contest with bets, while outlining Fulton’s near upset and Miske’s tactical inside fighting, amid shifting contender talk and organizer speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Willard
Ful Ndean
Mane Tor
Abe Rooney
End One
Fred Palton
Uhen Marie
Moran
Miske
New York
Jet Willard
Fred Pollan
Willa
Chicago
Pire Fulton Winao
Billy Miske
Paul
2Th
Carl Morris
Nevus
Faust
Gmobile
Tawi Gosler Ruary
Jon
Leaney Fulton
Balrcia
Cowler
F.C
Multan
Felis
Dhe
Ate Pullow
Mieke
Fred Pubston
Jem Willard
Billy Minker
Capitol City AC
Tam Mths I Bettie
Rile
Mulron
Misker
Jerri Teree
Fulton
Abie
Mike
Folton
Jim
Laei Mlonte
Miake
Setaion Fulton
Fiuhis
Alain
Pilluwey Shuring
Atigte
Lefes
St. Paul
Erashes
Paton
Pulran
Carpentier’s USA Hope and Ring Comeback Tour
The piece describes Georges Carpentier’s strained health and thinner frame during a Trocadero benefit for wounded veterans, his renewed willingness to fight in America, and the announcment that his return would fuel propaganda for his causes. It notes recent bouts, his persistently strong fan support, and the lingering question of his physical readiness for a U.S. appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felapes Gaara
Sarpentier
Fas Hanelly Pullbe
Steever
Trocadero
Stine
Carpennier
Buplane
Bice
Alieward
Catentier
America
Ince
Sprlex
Carpentier
Stacey
Humaelt
Frances Destamps
Deacamps
Carpennes
Jenn
Satus Starcely
Aioe
Res de Hin
Georges
Fernand Carpazne
Dules Lenaers
Belgias Beavy
The Victoria Pavilion Reopens With Boxing Event Delights
Report from Victoria on a reopening at the Pavilion featuring boxing bouts and a large hall expansion. Tickets sold for cheaper seating before opening and a major crowd attended with numerous boxers from Queensland and Sydney training camps. Notable names include Paddy Pascoe Charley Tansey Val Quirk and Stu Smith with ongoing training and upcoming bouts planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tickee
Jack
Queensland Bantam
Paddy Pascoe
Sydney
Charley Tansey
All Gaséwin
Aps Cal Culture Clase
Inmructoss
Bosar
Stuart Smith
Thranes
St. Kilda
Jack Xennaly
Fred Porter
Jack Jamese
Harry ‘Bell
Nil
Joe Armiane
Jack Murray
Les Daveson
Bad Ayker
Jade Kathy
Alf Boyd
Beredonyy
Dehony
Jack Fli
Pavilion
Val Quirk
Jack Gallaiely
Sid Francis
Ramage
Fefus
McGoorty Ready to Go Writing 69 Mr. Joe Martacd
An Australian correspondent reports in wartime dispatches from Coogee about draft plans and readiness for duty while weather and snow hinder travel. The note mentions preparations, brother John, and expectations regarding service completion after the war. The piece hints at domestic chatter about military tasks and the emotional strain of mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGoorty
Joe Martacd
Coogee
Kédia McGoorty
John
Suny
Austral
Dick Burge Career Reflections and Portland Prison Tale
A long monologue recounts Dick Burge’s boxing career, early life, and time in Portland. It recalls fights with Bobbie Dokb and Dorey Briscoll, his claim about church carvings, and his perspective on work beyond Portland. The narrative touches on arrest, a prison stay, and post release plans including performances and public notices in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Bobbie Dokb Og
Dorey Briscoll
Dick Burge
King Yan
Cepeatinant
Lanaia
Burze
Burge
Scout
Vogue
Rind
Mir Abel MeyWood
Peter's
Stoner Hive
Portland
Saunders Challenges Fitzsimmons In Melbourne Boxing Row
Fragmented report from Newcastle January 26 notes Saunders challenging Sam Fitzsimmons for a Melbourne bout amid debate over venues dates and side bets. Irregular dialogue mentions Goodwin and Green, with observers predicting a revival of boxing and possible 10 to 12 round contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Fitzsimmons
A. Saunders
Newcautie
Ld Avalon
Vaneroce
Jack Dillon
Dulush
Minn
Gearee Chip
New Gathe
Om Paints
Indianapolis
Chip
Dillon
Dillan Sted
Sam Saunders
Kiterimmons
Reed
Goodwin
Sam Baur
Fanellus T
Melbourne
Clabby Reports For Duty In Australia Visit
Jimmy Clabby, famed American middleweight, toured Australia in 1914 just before his latest return to the United States. American sports writers chronicled his visit noting he held the world middleweight claim and drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Clabby
Victoria
Visvoeia
Americh
Iavey
Australia
Tharsfory
Cal' Seapee
Teferes
Tely
Jimmy Crabiy Wen
Che
America
Vivian
Sao
Acc Chronicle
Clabby Hingward A Milwaukee Boxing Story Emerges
A long profile traces Clabby Hingward from early life in Hammond Indiana to boxing roots in Milwaukee under manager Larney Lichtenstein. It notes his 145 pound class, rise through amateur bouts, first pro fight in La Porte, and leverage training with focus on opportunity, discipline, and a planned 20 round schedule. The piece highlights Jimmy Gardner and Otto Clohtenstein as pivotal early influences and hints at Hingward’s future prospects and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clabby
la Porte
Seane
Caplaine
Junray
Mike Snine
Aleesd
Weboel Eetsize
Clahby
Mil
Otgeld
Clohtenstein
Gig
O'Leary
Gioby
Jinmy
Otto
Staley Ketchel
Billy Pape
Milwaukee
Tod
Eddie Tancel
Jimmy Gardner
Elcher
Eloental
Tonmy Gardner
Fci
Wilwasites
Clebby
Lowell Boy
Gus Na
Rue Meig
Cabby
Australie
Alway
Fragmented letter from Australia and Boston notes mix
A letter fragment reports travel and events from autorgueut Massachusetts and New York with mentions of practitioners, clubs, and sports. It references ongoing correspondence, a Carnival at Cosrpargo Ladies' Club, and a track event with teams including Springfield and Venning-Maturally, plus remarks on German music and Australian networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autorgueut
Mass
Tom Cowier-Weiners
Masson
Tian
Garest
Weinert
Devilk
Jack MtcAvlife
Cosrpargo
Val
Uethoorie
Mibses Springfield
Alexandder
Venning
New South
Newcastle Sailing Race Report With Mixed Results
A fragmented report details Newcastle sailing with mentions of Vanclyse and Emden, noting finishes and places with unclear names. It highlights a brilliant performance by Banay Durack and references a wager or fee context, but many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banay Durack
Veterans Again Deap aw Haw Owls on Te City Green
Fragmented OCR text recounts a 19th century civic scene with odd spellings and garbled phrases. Naming of places and people is unclear, but hints at a ceremony or inaugural event related to a group or porch tale. The piece reads as a broken historical note with missing proper nouns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nil
Ingle
Buckingham Green
Sone
Satan
Lngla
Whites Williams
LTTE
Bendy Bay
Williams
I Vines
al Tavermey Lin
Victoria
Beadahaw
Forsten
Strusty
Bucide Kelih Pine
Colman
Roberts
W. Lap
J. Duncan
Ellies
Ruaboon
Ace Tyre
Feschess
EA Os
Fishing y Rambler and the Rods of Sport
An account of anglers and sporting life with discussions on fishing prowess and gear. It describes experiences over years, notes about hooks and fights, and references the Fisheries Department and local fishing districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piscacor
Seadiite
Selon
Jude
Tasmanian Championship Fueled by Strong Finish
Tasmanian championship heats produce a close contest with England’s bids and local competitors like Williams and England’s J. Duncan making strides. The meet highlights include a strong display by the host team with Buckinghams, and plans for interstate exhibitions in Victoria as athletes prepare for further events and potential records.
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Willard
Fort Sheridan
Sihieg
Ecen
Roti
Wally Weekes
Garratt's
Castlereagh
Jamese
Blackburn
Bengigo
Ericvatera
England
Newo
Poweh
Tommy Hanley
Station Street
Newtown
Rover
Portia
Evi
Wen Burge
Cevesa Iriente
Loiden
Brielf
Seteides
Pasilion
Boser
Harry Green
Weed Fussimmens
Jack Dunsign
Pi Sachsep
Brissoller-Gebert
Way
Alfin
Egypt
Norwich
Emeus
Hammond
Indiana
Jimmy
Ole Otsom
Middle West
Clabby Hingwrard
Rookey Neuaat
Olson
Rod Ha
Finany
Ie Wueke
Terri
Claby
Couran
Soren
Lichtenstein
Jimmy Ix
Trish Petriot
Jonnny
Rockhampton
Wan Qasa
Parimer
Jimmy Neer
Jane
Amacy
Wende
Harvard
Newcastle
Vanclyse
Emden Ujmin
Vanelive
Paine Lesa
Lees
Aion LA Prioot
Tadalu
Market ST
Avery Me
Sera
Mick Simmons
Haymarket
Accent
Kiron
Newel
Reivers
Sports! Sargents Limited
Gericke
Pitt Street
CITY
Kuring-Gai
New South Wales
WF Corbett
Reault
Sean
Iin
Yeareaany Vain Tamas
Suber
Tella Winn
Tae Maleod
Smn
Ayaa
Darth
Will
Pookoe
Wana
Wenveral
Arama
Feliner Besson Whitetan
ehstOnany Hedleya
Otterspace Trimm
Burwood
Balmain
Harris
Fastel
Mrk. T. Carpenter
Harwood Club
Mr. Moran
Mosman
Kucingcxi
Peteratam
Victoria v. N.S
Hernan, Thoony
Dewan
Jes Ward
J. C Blair
Inineton A
Oerdusdera
Fs Ford
W. J. Standon
A. Wayerr
A. Trickett
P. Ratchford
W. Wallsée
Akio
Ng Orre
Cossir
Woniore
Bock
Flaheries Department
Rosie Boor
John Spence
Wade
Rome
Grose
Machyret
Perm
John Inglis
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