BOXERS AND THEIR DOINGS. Willing Fights and Good Houses
Boxing notes from The Amateur recap upcoming shows at Golden Gate with listed matches and fighters. Mention of Peter Nel, Jack Amend arrival, and planned disputes. Reports on Jackson benefit cancellation due to rain, and a schedule of future bouts and tournaments with trainers, promoters, and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Joe
Amend
America
Golden Cale
Young Tor Newtons
F. James
Erica” Weir
Meter
Bey
Peter Jackson
Brisbane
Turner and Lenton Match Confirmed For Big Fight
Turner and Lenton agreed to weigh in on the eve of the bout after arranging preliminaries. The match, set for the 1th prox, carries a £60 stake with £5 already in, £20 due next Friday, and £25 by the Monday before the contest. Lenton appears determined, and Turner faces a tested rival in a bout billed for public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Alus
Breckemith
Turner Party
Ron
Sib
Bomwern
Theo
O'Nlock
Uh Charney
Lenton
Tom Taylor
Turter
Ike
Moor
Williams and Rollo Hatched in Bout at Newcoatia
Corley Willan and Rolle met in a preliminary arrangement after a meeting titled Reletec Mier yesterday. They agreed to meet for a fight of multiple rounds at Newcoatia on the 20th, with the theater available for venue if needed. Weigh-in midday on battle day and weigh at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corley Willan
Rolle
Newcoatia
Provident
Mt Ib
Armidale
Hychi
Gee
Tiny
Neewl
Hhowmrer
McComer
Willie
Tim
Apelin
Vickor
Hegan
Taecy
McCall
Aermidale
Butiney
Sahtier
Thompoan
Melbourne
Turo
Altenihona
Charlie Green
Fitzgerald of Australia referenced in ring feud letter
A reprinted letter from Perth dated January 12 191 discusses Sir Fitz Gerald of Australia in boxing terms. Jack Allen West Australia lightweight champion replies about sparring and alleged defeats, denying knowledge of rival fights and asserting boxing lineage.
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Australia
Jack Cullen
Perth
West Australia
Wiliog
Ned
Miyeelf
Mier
Po Figen
Howe
Anstratlan
Jack &Allen
BOLLNG WN INDIA. M'Auliffe Becomes Ring Gamble
The article reports a boxing wager between M Auliffe and Glavin, with a 5000 rupee stake and a £200 money guard, tied to a Bombay meeting. Glavin is in Calcutta, and M Auliffe would fight at full value if the match proceeds. The Indian Sporting Times notes a touring boxing scene and public interest in a decisive bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayin-M'Aulife
Bombay
Glavin
Calcutta
Io M'Auliffe
Indian Sporting Times
Letter from Peter Jackson in hospital pacing health and plans
A letter from Peter Jackson, written from a hospital, describes poor health and limited mobility after a rough journey. He mentions friends arranging a visit on March 2 and asks to convey greetings to old acquaintances. He notes ongoing care, a request for patience, and a hopeful recovery, signed Peter Jackson.
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Peter Jacheon
Dowridee
Marintoah
Tabiok
Ule Pisamer
Peter Jackson
Lewridge
Tim Hegarty to America for Sydney fight plans
A forwarded communication reports Tim Hegarty will travel to Sydney to meet Terry M’Govern in Frisco for a championship, with trainer George Hunt coordinating the trip and arrangements. The piece mentions a large profit motive and the possibility of ending business if a picture rights deal is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. James
Tim Hegarty
George Hunt
Wea
Halle
Tim
Sydney
Sonoma
Thm
Terry M'Govern
Frisco
Ancra
Mac Tim Beare
America
Anne
Hegarty Beats Cullen in Melbourne Boxing Clash
Hegarty wins a tough bout against Cullen amid a crowded arena. Referee decisions and pre match hype dominated talk as fans awaited the big event set to settle a long running feud.
The Decadence of Science on the Boxing Scene
A fragmentary critique discusses fighters Thompean and Jemop in gritty boxing terms. It notes their lack of champion skill yet strong stamina and crowd appeal, praising Otis Cribb and Terry Moore while lamenting changes in the sport’s culture and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompano
Jessep
Btu
Wile Stamin
Otto Cribb
Terry Moovero
Eharkey
Joe Goddard
Thompean
Jemop
muEo
Reiny
Abe
Hare
Sean Otis Cribb
The Poet and Willis Again at She Gaiety Fight
Melbourne notes recount a grueling ten rounds at She Gaiety where The Poet M C ay and Jack Willis battled fiercely. Willis edged ahead with a heavy right in the fourth, while The Poet bled from the mouth and pressed with clever ducking and countering. police moved as crowd roared, referee intervened to calm the tense scene and assess the fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M‘cay
Jack Willa
Melbourne
Con ‘Dhions
Tim Nokin
Jock Hanley
C. Posner
Abe Willis
Godfrey
Farrell
White Jessop
Harry Christian
Hegen
Billy
Scclain
Willie
Arn
Willim
White
Poe
Johos
Willits
Ravera
Witlin
Willis
Laie
Peter
Beoguia
Bot Domen
Hreri Nilea
Omn
Moy
Bas Bean
Omsreer
Jeg
Hla
Tesbien
Turner and King Twenty Round Battle in Newtown Tour
Turner and King fought a twenty round title bout in Newtown with Paddy King and Jol Turner delivering a hard fought contest. King pressed Turner with grit though Turner controlled the later rounds, the crowd gave both fighters strong praise as the exhausting battle wore on.
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Newtown
Pyrmont
Bacurday
Paddy King
Jol Turner
Vach
Riba
Turner
I Kang
Ely
Bob
Turner Beats King In Narrow Boxing Bout Declared for Turner
A lengthy boxing match between Turner and King ended after twenty rounds with Turner narrowly winning on points. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows, with King showing grit in later rounds while Turner controlled the early and mid sequences. The crowd reacted strongly as verdicts favored Turner amid a tense final stretch.
Boxing at Cobar Fight or Fare Ends In Question
In a Cobar boxing bout the match between John Phillips of Gober and an unnamed opponent ended with a disputed draw after rounds described as uneven and poorly executed. Referee John Griffiths ruled no contest, leaving bets unsettled and locals debating the outcome amid criticized arrangements and commentary.
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Cobar
Sthnet
Senda Oell
Wight
Jon Phillips
Gober
Femi
Pipe
Eoffin
Olabi
Johw Griffiths
Tom Mracher
Bade
Iecc
Phillipa Wild
Rewe
Philips
F.S
Tom Burrows at the Front During South Africa War Letter
A British-English exchange prints a letter from Tom Garrock, an Australian wrestler and boxer serving England in South Africa. He describes rainy season storms, hard biscuits, and camp life at Berg Camp near Hartsmith, the Boer threat, and his unit’s rough duties including shelling and unsealing from Boer farms while plans to burn farms proceed. He signs as Tom Burrows No. 6800 Bergt 2th On 1th Batt 17.
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Tom Garrock
England
Africa
Plat Berg
Hartsmith
Olr
London
Christies
Luc
Ghr
Uop
Polot
Mui
Bueh
Som
Eeypl
America
Umea
South Africa
N.C
Tom Burrows
Jessop's Movements Spark Talk of Return Match
A fragmentary report notes Jessop discussing possible plans with trainer Harry Christian and Selby for a potential return fight on the 12th if Selby agrees. The piece mentions a young English fighter of promise and references Bridge and a meeting with Selby.
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Aghter Jewcop
Promis
Deseo
Harry Christian
Jeff
Bridge
Chettt
Selby
Jesup
Melbourne Boxing Lights and Wrestling Notables
A Melbourne report outlines forthcoming boxing matches at the Democratic Club including Jack A Gewes versus Tom Minchell on a Maynight card and notes Sadlite and Ura, plus wrestling plans with M Dermott and Butt an Bingh. The piece mentions club disputes over venue rights and ties to the Bendigo Hasler Pall.
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Melbourne
Bingo Mich Nathan
Wiewerta Hall
Veere
Democratic Club
Jack A Gewes
Tom Minchell
Buechfert Meaday Wight
Mitchell
Mac
M'Dermott
Buttan Bingh
M*dermott
Buttan
Bere
Doherty Beats Cody In Fremantle Boxing Bout
In Fremantle Joe Doherty defeated J Cody after a hard five round bout at the Olde Bingiohe Fayre. Doherty staged heavy blows amid sustained clinches while Cody endured punishment and was knocked to the mat in the fourth and fifth rounds. Cody claimed a rematch and stake of a wager, with the crowd divided but the verdict ruling for Doherty.
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Pearly Cone
Turner
Bob
Tom
Aim Hope
Charley Turner
Joe Thomas
Joe
Abe Villa
Farrell
G. Turner
Martin
Andertioo
Dawson
Husasell
Pekly
Max Fae
Jerry
Newtown’ Prije
Jable
Mamaz
Otier
Jerry Pary
Gene
King
Lanier
Oo Jung
Timor
Turmor
Melther
Fremantle
Joe Tevherty
Fremanthe
J. Cody
Forth
Daher
Doherty
F Andorene
Thern
Cody
Baaan
J. Monagie
Jo Murray
Bert
Berty
Blingell
Perth
International duel in Paris amidst fencing clash
An international duel in Paris between M. de San Matate from Sicily and M. Teumindte from France drew a mixed crowd of French experts and Italian observers. The Frenchman suffered a wound near the armpit but the match ended with disputed points and lengthy deliberations over the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de San Matate
M. Teumindte
Paris
Inert
Italy
Hn Wong
M. Dame
Dean
Newcastle Notes MCell Beats Green in Slashing Rounds
Armidale's Bill MCell defeats Newcastle’s Green in a hard fought bout at Victoria Theatre amid mixed rounds and heavy exchanges. Referee A. Thompagno and local officials preside as ringside observers note MCell’s advantage in the later rounds and Green’s efforts to rally.
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McEll
Green
Feom
Beewees
Bill M'Cell
Armidale
Aod
Newcastle
Tovuk Jilmee
Lhe Victoria
Theatre
Uy Biehh
God Dawle
Coll
Kolio
Piilkips
Sydney
Whitehouse
Jones
Jim M*feramt
Georlle Richardson
Mi Leermust
Belos
Bouwien
S'Coll
Oreent
Charle Fromt
C. Ditcherdeop
Ola
Tim Nolan
Prien
Tie Tamer
Grord
Avcoll
Plantiog
Jean
Vaumlog
Theo
Jett
Greeny
Chen
Las
Wwey
Ofo
Girein
Greco
Che
Tiverca
Hollo
Iie
Balurilay
Charlo Frost
Lorne
Jessep
Bydney
Tim
Melbourne
Ryan
Laureia
Fragmented Friday Fight Notes Highlight Local Boxing Drama
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Friday night boxing setup with plans for a twenty round bout and shifting rivalries. Mentions Armidale, McColl, Gee, Hegan, and Vick or, plus a wedding note and a Melbourne trip for a key figure.
Death Inquest At Oxford Over Training Injury
A fragmented inquest report from Oxford details the death of Mr Werton rants at Merion College while training for running. The coroner notes a weak heart and warns that reckless behavior could endanger youths, urging caution and oversight in athletic activities.
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Tir
Brooke
Oxford
Mike Pry
Bex
Boohey
Sydney Bicycle Club Easter Ride Planned
The Sydney Bicycle Club held a meeting in the club room last Friday to map an Easter ride itinerary. Participants will travel through Orange Canon and Borenore December, with a return to Sydney and plans to stop at Wallercuncg for final assembly. The club anticipates many members joining, weather favorable, and a large turnout for the Easter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathurst
Orange
Ube
Charters Towers Cricket Notes Fragmentary Community Ledger
Fragmented notes from Charters Towers cricket, listing players, clubs, and local figures with scattered names and biased commentary. The text includes numerous unreadable terms and partial phrases, suggesting a community sports column with mixed event references and name clusters.
Crib Puzzle Sparks Debate Among Readers and Players
A fragmented clipping describes readers clamoring for commentary on a crib sport controversy. It cites WWA and Ml teams, named figures, and a chaotic exchange about who should win and what rules apply. The text also hints at editorial conflict and a push for clearer guidance.
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Newometier
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Eis
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Pera
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Pugiete
Mike
Lawley
Feapie & Piroepernua Galeerman
Spital- Gee Market
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Ferry
James
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Finney
Jack Win
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Kelley
Golden Gate
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Galety
Tybhe” Watson
Young Aymtiera
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Powis Uleb
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Will
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Lawton
Williams
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Fitzgerald
Bollng
India
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Peter Jachson
Hopra
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Pwoedta
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Cullen
Player's Navy
Tobacco & Cigarettes
Melburxian
Golden Gate Athletic
OLE
Turner and King
Phillips
Heforec
Jessop
Muldouree Democratic
Ina Twigoed
Ala Delow
Tin
Umn
Oplulona
Federal Senate
Harrie Wood
Mines and Agriculture
Westralia
Joe Doherty
Copt
Newcastle Notes
Sydney Bicycle Club
Charters Towers
Evnelantr Vestik Thor
Winkstar
Amy Wiha
Tata Ale Elite
Korditen
Lorman
Lavo Wiley
Kremermertneerieh
Randi Marpral
Jarrie
Porsti
Dunlee Drew
KMAVE
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Amy
Faye
WWA
Crib
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Lewia
Ater
Ibuhart
Laumercton
PS. Gratien
TB Taide
PO Tiihange
WL Cevdieey
TOG Quoant Morgag
Poel
Ile Freted
Iqubien
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Val Starnes
le Alle
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aLcirr
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Mre
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Ellie
Tarnes
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