Godfrey Outboxes Eagel Before Packed Crowd
Sid Godfrey defeated George Engel on points at the Stadium before about 14 000 fans. Godfrey dominated much of the bout winning 13 of 20 rounds while Engel pressed late, suffered a cut eye and a near finish in the second round, with the crowd roaring as the Australian kept control through the later stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eagel
Harry Collins
Sid Godfrey
Godfrey
Eagel
George Bagel
Engel
Lage
Tom
Eroel
Hagel
Lelte
Gaufrey
Americas
Seaside
Australians in Manila boxing scene note
A Manila letter reports Australasian boxers competing for junior lightweight honors with mito defeating Wilson. Tingle and Cragler are praised for potential success. Frisco Concepcion remains undefeated with a notable victory over Pancho Villa. Weather is warm but rain interrupts plans as Manila Club figures support the boxing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Manila
Mito
Wilson
Orient
Tingle
Cragler
Eddie Pit
Panche
Crozier
Terio
Andong
Frisco Gencepcion
Concepcion
Pancho Villa
Pincher
C. H. Burns
Engel Wins Narrow Victory in Final Round Over Godfrey
In a hard fought boxing match Engel attacks from the start and dominates many rounds. Godfrey fights defensively with moments of solid countering as Engel lands heavy blows ending with a unanimous decision in the twentieth. Preliminaries precede the main event with four bouts and notable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engel
Godfrey
Eagel
Powers
Joe Wallis
Paxter Stops Symonds in Royal Theatre Showdown
Ern Baxter from Lithgow defeated Ern Symonds before a large Royal Theatre crowd on Friday night. Baxter dominated all rounds, flooring Symonds twice as the towel was thrown in after 15 rounds. Symonds drew crowd ire with his tactics and the bout ended with Baxter clearly superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
Ern Baxter
Lithgow
Ernie Symonds
England
Baxter
Symonds
FP. Corsett
W. F. Corbett
Andy Mack
Tattersall's Club
Mekbourne
Brighten
Sli
Anil
Australia
Australas
Gorhan
UL Guest
Uae
T. Thompen
Gueet Thompem
Iti
Australiaonzi Boxing Mecca Again as World Boxers Flock
The article argues Australia will again be a boxing Mecca, citing Hugh D. McIntosh and the Stadium’s pivotal role in attracting top pugilists from Tommy Burns to Sam Langford. It traces 1908 1910 era expansion, noting battles with Jack Johnson and Joe Jeanette, and the Stadium’s lasting profitability and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fure
Hugh D. McIntosh
Lone Baker
McIntosh
Tommy Burns
Tommy
Jack Johnson
England
United States
Melbourne
Brisbane
Bill Squires
Ruccutters Bay
Hilly Papke
Stanley Ketchell
Jimmy Clebby
Sydney Stadium
Griffe
Sam McVea
Sam Langford
Mr. McIntosh
Joe Jeanette
Np Remuneration For A Match Between Either of the Pale
Johnson
Langford
Jeanette
Namie
Overseas boxers drawn to Australia in new money era
The article argues that global boxing wealth shifts away from nonchampions, urging overseas boxers to consider Australia as a lucrative route. It notes Billy Shade’s earnings in New York and George Engel’s £1000 haul, predicting rising visits from American fighters and higher pay, while warning against overmatched matchups and the decline of rugged training standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
New York
East
Billy Shade
Jearn
Sydney Stadium
Australia
Jacks
George Engel
Billy
Clonnie Taft
Jack Munro
Boxing News and Promoters Update from Australia
Jack Short plans a bout with Garnet at the southern date, aiming to fight in Melbourne if needed after a recent defeat to Emmens. Tommy Hanley travels to Melbourne to back George Storey against Billy Grime on Saturday, with a likely lively contest. A. E. White of Broken Hill promotes outdoor boxing at Trades Hall, noting the end of the Distress Association and advertising expenses for visiting boxers and travel costs as part of local shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Short
Garnet
Ourne
Bol Ray
Ney
Asys
Esolie Teleave
Polnta
Eemmens
Melbourne
Tommy Hanley
George Storey
Billy Grime
Sonal
Trades Hal Hall
Siem
al White
Jimmy Taylor
Witsoe
Tra
Rodney
Adelaide
Tom O'Rourke
Republic A.C
New York
Tom Gibbons
Kid Norfolk
Jimmy Sharman
Walter McEvilly
Robertson
N.&. Tales
Moss Vale
Sharman
Albion Park
Kiama
Kangaroo Valley
Bowral
Bud Kee
Tommy Murphy
Bill Mack
Mack
Williams
Rudges
Sandy McVea
Murphy
Moss Vals
Baer
Jim Orbett
Ulaary
Werk
Cae Ieee Ee
Johnson Tops Hamilton In Tight Newcastle Stadium Bout
In a full Newcastle Stadium card Johnson narrowly defeated Hamilton after an even bout packed with action. Johnson weighed 11.6 to Hamilton 12.2 and used body shots to slow the bigger fighter, with Johnson’s late power seals the decision amid an ugly cut on Hamilton. Robison and Tarey also posted points wins in earlier preliminaries, while Owen Cairns issued a £25 challenge to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Johnson- Hamilton
Chasce
Johnson
Carrington
Hamilton
Sydney
Min
Hoth
Robinson
Ones
Eddie Ramies Homeward After Australia Bout Tour
Eddie Ramies, San Francisco featherweight, returned with his wife from Australia aboard the Niagara and Manoa. He cites five fights in Australia with wins over McCarthy Sulli van Spargo Grimes and Bert Spargo, and notes a £250 offer per fight for five more. Ramies, eager to see Johnny Bull, hopes to attend 118 ringside but finds his manager ill at home with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Rais
San Francisco
Eddie
Spec) Ramies
Austessia
Honolulu
Niagara
Matson
Manoa
Rarmies
Australia
Bert McCarthy
Jerry Sullivan
Packey McFarland
Icerta
Bert Spargo
Billy Grimes
New Southales
Ramies
Monroe
Lud
Johnny Bull
Gerald Brown
Bud Ridley Robues
Frayne
Unclear OCR Fragment Reveals Scattered Scores
Fragmentary text shows odds and numbers mixed with names like JACK DUNLEAVY and LIVERPOOL 87. The readable bits suggest a sports score or roster snippet but lack coherent context or complete facts.
Jamito's Great Win At Manila Prompts Fans Reaction
Silvino Jamito defeated Macario Villon in a 15 round junior light bout at Manila's Olympic Stadium. Jamito outboxed Villon with superior distance work and left uppercuts, winning ten rounds to four with one even, gaining broad acclaim from thousands of fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvino Jamito
Orient
T.N.T
Macario Villon
Plymeic Stadium
Jamito
Wilson
Jaimito
Mio Villon
Villon
Kit
Silvino
Jack Watson
Hilly Tinele
Digger Crozier
Gutierrez
Manahan
Jamite
Willon
Fang
North Queensland Boxer Jim Dwyer Captures Referee Belt
A Brisbane era report praises Jim Roland Dwyer of Atherton as a rising North Queensland boxing star who won the Referee championship at Sydney Stadium on February 24. The piece notes his calm, gentlemanly style, his tough fights with Jack Hurke and Fred Jinks, and the strong local support from Cairns to the Tableland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Perry
Westmoreland
Cairns
Island
Jim Roland Dwyer
Jim Roland
Colina Bell
Sydney Stadium
Inurela
Caicos Post
Dwyer
Jim Dwyer
Atherton
Big Jack Hurke
Burke
Fred Jinks
Ate
Melbourne
Jinks
Wyer
Colin Beil Or Pty
Sydney
Colin Bell
Lea
Sydney Sporting Writers
Roland
Farorth
Blackburn to Ayar clash promises big crowd
Brisbane fans can expect a standout night Monday when hard-hitting New Zealander Clarrie Blackburn faces Jimmy Ryan. Saturday at Stadium features bantams Waters and Mendies in a rematch after a fierce prior battle with Mendies edging on points. Mendies trains under Mick Hawking at Les O'Donnell's gym while Waters works at Jack Lynch's. both in peak condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Ayar
Brisbane
Fafa
Clarrie Blackburn
Jimmy Ryan
Bantams
Waters
Mendies
Mick Hawking
Les O'Donnell
Jack Lynch
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Ach
Joe Wallin
Godfrey Toe
Zaye
Rosehill
Emgel
Ghe
Godf
Fact
Altan
Eamel
Tome
Cresa
Obbey
Godfee
Dawn
Battel
Bagel Agéin
Eass
Clost Quarters
Hngel
Bagel
Cal
Gods
Eigel
Mature
Peric
Fehroug
Baker
Gihalits
Elpla
Melfoultire Reg. L
Godfrey Geo el
Ene Es
George & Age
Freeny
Sweeney
Aif Davis
Wally Walburn
Charlie Ashton
Eugene Charleson
Pat Casey
Ray Fogarty
Fred Williams
Paxter
Mecca
Grime
Broken Will
A. E. Whitte
Broken Hill
Lnst
His Boxing College
Hatte’s Arcade
King Street
Newtows
Opea Daly
Mous
Panacre
Bud Ridley
Danny Nunes
Reveree
George Blake
Ridley
Wen
Jack Doyle
Nunes
Portland
Danny Krmar
Cole
Prank O'Day
Jack Cole
Stewart
Newark
New Jersey
Raye
Jack Dunleavy
Liverpool
Soane Plsinatch
Damita Merleea
Kenils
Mark
Jacuite
Fat Mills
Gibbons
North Queensland
Roland Dwyer
Colina Tonle
Colin Selicdim
Roland Fghi
Bladium
Criqui
Austell
Wachaugitt Shoe Stores
King
Pitt Street
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