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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
15
A readable fragment chronicles Peter Jackson and Paddy Slavin in a Brisbane era boxing booth era. It recalls Jackson as rising star, Lawson and Dooley figures, and the public showmanship around the Maitland Blacksmith bout.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a boxing scene with a weary man and talk of boxing at Charlie Rickett's Lighthouse Motel corner of Rathiret and Kent Atreota. Paddy responds to questions with reluctance and mentions organizing a boxing school there inviting acquaintances to join when convenient.
A fragment outlines Peter Jackson's rise in boxing with trainer Jackson guiding him. It notes nightly club sessions, private pupils, and special fees. The column teases a continued story titled Never Forgotten The Champion Belt and an Old Sport on Matching Farm With Foley.
Reports from Gouliurn detail Sharman's boxing show with Rud Kee and an Australian opponent in hard hitting rounds. Murphy and Wilson provide crowd-pleasing moments while the event generates strong local chatter and plans for a follow up at Goulburn on May 23. Jim Sharman thanks patrons and notes funds raised for the Lay Darcy Testimonial.
A garbled OCR fragment places WALLY WEEKES aged 18 at Garratts Hotel near Market and Castlereagh Streets. The readable portion suggests a lodging or accommodation note in a city center district, but details are missing and the exact action or outcome is unclear.
The piece recalls Gunboat Smith in a murky boxing panorama, detailing challengers and rivals from Dempsey to Willard, noting shifts in heavyweight rankings and Smith’s recent activity. It recounts battles, partnerships, and the era’s hot talk around who could carry the title, with references to key figures and events shaping the division.
A memorial fund collection recalls Jim Gredden Mc Tom Kennedy of Bundamba who died suddenly after a career as a champion athlete. The report honors his life, praises his sportsmanship, and notes tributes from friends and correspondents, including Peter Jackson references and admiration for his character.
A damaged excerpt recounts Billy McCarthy, renowned son of over three years, defending against Dempsey in a gruelling bout. Both fighters endured carbuncles and injuries, with McCarthy refusing postponement and fighting to a standstill as ring doctors and promoters observe the bruising clash.
Letters from Sydney discuss Peter Jackson and Larry Foley in boxing history. The author weighs prime forms, title bouts, and the longevity of both men, noting Foley’s prime against Jackson’s skill improvements after long retirements and abroad.
March 22 diary remarks from Matt Daly boxing parlors reveal Beam Albert Linga describes health, nerves, and preparation for an Easter bout. He notes a delay delaying a fight with George Cook, muses on guard power, and mentions letters and plans with trainers, promoters, and fellow boxers amid a bustling boxing scene.
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