Dave Smith testimonial movement gains local support
In a letter from Hon. Secretary Waller and messages from fans including Bluey McCarthy and Sugar Flanagan, the Dave Smith fund receives prominent backing. The Western Suburbs District League Swimming Club and Balmain Club contribute collections at Abbotsford Baths and Balmain baths respectively, as efforts continue until the fund closes. Prominent boxers and the Arrow and Referee newspaper networks are urged to participate, with Munro lending gloves for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Smith
Waller
W. J
Bluey) McCarthy
Tommy Hanley
Mike Hawkins
Sugar Flanagan
Good Ole
Shine
Sydney Harbor
Dave
Les Darcy
Western Suburbs District League Swimming Club
Barclay
Abbotsford Baths
Frank Cashman
Balmain
Munro
Billy Shade’s Reminiscences On Greb and Boxing Gossip
Letters from Billy Shade dated Grand Rapids Michigan in February recount his bout with Harry Greb accusing Greb of fouls and eye gouging. He predicts a rematch in New York and mentions meeting E W Dickerson and conversations about Jack Johnson Stanley Ketchel and Ad Wolgast with talk of a Lohman fight write ups and future stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Shade
Grand Rapids
Michigan
U.S.A
Greb
New York
E. W. Dickerson
Sydney Referee
Sporting Life of
England
Denver
Cal
W.F.C
Jack Johnson
Detroit
Mich
Australia
Bill Corbett
Joe Lohman
Floyd Johnson
Mr. Dickerson
Stanley Ketchell
Ad Wolgast
Suate
Kid Lewis to Tour South Africa and Australia Furs Included
Kid Lewis plans a tour of South Africa and Australia with his wife sending twenty trunks of dresses and furs including a £500 ermine cloak. He may fight in Australia and is not likely to travel to South Africa. the article notes little value in the country and predicts his return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Lewis
South Africa
Australia
Lewis
Dorian
Mooney
Stonemarten
Randwick
Dolran Hag
Big Chamson
J. Sing
Mid Week Boxing and Vaudeville Show At City Stadium
Crowds pack the city stadium this Wednesday for a mixed boxing and vaudeville bill starting at 5 pm. Highlights include four round bouts Harold Leyd versus Stave Purdy, six round clashes Hoy Hutcheson and Len Gartner, and ten round main event Sid Barret against Worry Smith with several notable local contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retior
Nile
Acc
Elferia
Xing Aiireislands
Harold Leyd
Stave Purdy
Glebe
Pra Ham Bpinay
Jimmy Jene
Hoy Hutcheson
Len Gartner
Newtown
Stan Baker
Duck Burns
City
Sid Barret
Worry Smith
Darlingfort
Borrigo Alen
Wollongong
Jury Drury
Championship Boxing Card Set For Stadium Ring Clash
Next Saturday features a four round prelim between Tom Cribb and Jack Kearns and a 10 round bout between Stan Therbuo and Gilbert Ball as part of a championship program at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Sant Ae PN
Tom Cribb
Jack Kearns
Stan Therbuo
Gilbert Ball
Easter Monday Night Auction Near Hotel Australia
A fragment notes a Monday night event on Easter Monday at a hotel row including locations Castlereagh Street Eastway George Street and Pitt Street with venues such as Hotel Australia and Proudford's. The text lists booths at 120 George Street and 248 Pitt Street in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Australia
Proudford's
Castlereagh-strert
Eastway
George-strert
Victor's
Pitt-atrest
Albert Lloyds Success In England
Cable reports Albert Lloyd defeated Paul Journee in a 15 round heavyweight bout in London with superior ringcraft and varied hitting. Journee wore Lloyd down early but Lloyd's body punch finished rounds and crowd support praised his industrious style. Lloyd plans a bout with Frank Moody on April 16 and a possible rematch with Journee in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Albert Lloyd
Paul Journee
Lloyd
Paul Journes
Ringcraft
Journee
Sunday Times
London
Sporting Life
Lucas
England
McCormick
Frank Moody
Jourfeo
Paris
McTigue Siki Fight Set for London May 17
McTigue signs to meet Siki in London with Carpentier agreement and May 17 target. McTigue also seeks Roland Todd as rival while Siki demands a federation inquiry over a disputed decision. Sporting Life notes Siki retains cruiserweight title since weigh in was not required and catch weights used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carpentier
McTigue
Siki
Roland Todd
Beckett Alec
Sporting Life
Peakes Defeats Tyers In Brisbane Bantamweight Bout
Charlie Peakes defeated Hec Tyers in eight rounds to claim the Queensland Bantamweight title on a Saturday night in Brisbane. Peakes dominated the contest with left leads followed by right-crosses, flooring Tyers three times before the referee counted him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofueensland
Charlie Peakes
Hec Tyers
Peakes
Tyers
TurF notes and racing results from scattered reports
Uneven extract details racing results and scores across venues, naming Gore Burtt Keniford and Ransford among others, with fragmented notes on divisions and handicaps. Also mentions a cricket-like wicket rule and Shield scoring comparisons amid unclear dates and places.
Dempsey Remembered by Jim Corbett in a Town Club Tale
The memoir recalls Jack Dempsey as a legendary figure, with Jim Corbett recounting early sparring at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Corbett describes Dempsey’s strength, fighting style, and a defining moment when a bloody nose test occurred during their friendly bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempery
Billy Madden
John L. Sullivan
Dempsey
Tad
The
Evening Journal
New York
Medden
Jack
Jack McAuliffe
Tia Peat
Dea
Jos Choynaki
Choynaki
Fitesimmons
New Orleans
Fits
Jack Dempsey
San Fran
Ale
Pala
Woonona Bowls Triumph Sparked by Narrow State Final Win
The Woonona team, led by coal mine owner Mr. John Birten, defeated Victoria Park by two points in the State B Grade final at Rockdale, after trailing 26-5 early and turning the match with a strong rally. Interprovincial and metro pennant rounds followed with Warringah and Manly in close contests, and the NSW bowling scene including Katoomba’s new clubhouse opening and a busy holiday fixture slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonona
John Birten
Southast Rowing Association
Ae George
Rockdale
Victoria Park
Manly
N.S.W.E.A
Park
Chatewood
Mosman
Warringah
Ashfield
H. Moses
V.B.A
Q.B.A
James Wall
Strathield
Queensland
Boscroft
Roseville
Cheltenham
Syd Focne
Sydney
Melbourne
Randwick
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Wall
Katoomba
James Wail
New South Walea Bowling Association
J. James
Royal Hotel
James
Ion
Jemen
W. J. Rumbles
James Dooley
la Russe
Charlotte
Unclear Football Notes From Fragmented Page
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered items including football mentions and player notes. Reading is partial with garbled names and unclear events.
Strathfield Club Expands With Major Improvements
The Strathfield Club plans £1000 of improvements to the present club house. The expansion includes enlargements to the members room spear room and bowls rooms, with the new club being added to the list of state clubs led by Mr C. and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathfield Club
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Harry Greb
Ted
Kid
Lewis Coming
Pott
Brisbane
Tarrengower
Rommareas
Gore
Waverley
David
Malbourna
Wan Wu
North Sydney
Civision
Garratt
Arch Cal Ciena
Brite
Keniiford
Orideet
Wales
Sheree
PUNCH
Ransford
Cisco
Maire
Zrik
Cempacy
Aso
Cing
aWiSiasyl
Oregon
Columbia
Pacific
Colum
Maman A Matthews
Roberts
E Bowes Janks
Elapte
Aespkepe Wibianes
Aikins
Hoghey South
Whedon Actiand
J. King
Gevermged
Feria
McFarlane
Uciae
Mr. Garteals
Onkaparinga
Onta Club
Giltie Ueday
Sitne
Wolter
Olgan
Pistolarie
A.R.C
Saturdey
Grou Fires
Margoon
Stormy Day
Brownland
Manorway
Oakbank
Minchinbury
Monorway
Glitto
Daly
Pistol Lad
Miss Nettley
Maelgwyns
Green Seal
Littl Linda
Onkaperings Club
H. B. Young
M.P. Aa
Aversee Aise
Tresvale
Great Eastern
Doiran
Sandridge
Hills Railway
Roseate
Golden Acre
Oakbank Welter
Josef
Ings
Hills
St. Roseate
Connell
E. M. Luzmore
Adelle Hust
Herber
Agani Rossewienes
Norma
Memilien
Beckats Af Sereggins
Rues Hs Et
Ansher Men
F.a.p. Gromerne
Illustrated Football
Nicholson's Royal
Royal, Nena Am
Royal Epec
ATLA
Chrom Ford
Iatersteta
Gilbert
C.H.B
Buttonless
Albion
Haymarket
Worder
Dally M
Buesy Ball
Rugger
Eusepte
Rmiceerg
Chm
Scuburie, Newomtie and
Grishens
Tim Tobessenin
Clab Heuwe
Western District
Turf
Quixitus
Lilly
Manafis
Nyngan
Wombat
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