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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
15
A historical letter discusses American boxing referee experiences and opinions on modern officiating. It quotes Hile Siler, referencing past refereeing standards, crowd behavior, and critiques of current referees and boxing culture, highlighting the challenge of maintaining impartial rulings.
A noisy Stadium program lists George Mendies boxing finals and multiple undercard bouts. The evening features rounds with Bob Welch, Pat Murphy, Harry Tobin, and a special Manning vs Braddock bout, plus attractions by Mike Whaley and ventriloquist Baron.
Reports from Melbourne recount Jimmy Wol Bert Sharan and Hill as contenders for the leatherweight championship. Betting and funding questions loom as 230 pounds and £250 are debated. A firm stance on scaling within agreed limits is urged before the crown is decided.
The Australian audience saw Clabby retain the middleweight title by outpointing challenger Tommy Uren in a brutal, crowded bout. Uren pressed early, forcing clinches and displaying steadier stamina, while Clabby used inside work and timely uppercuts to edge rounds and survive a late surge, with boos and scattered cheers mingling through the tense arena.
March 10 report covers a chaotic boxing scene at the Stadium where Harry Stone's controversial display and a high kick sparked a crowd frenzy. The piece notes lingering questions about the match, Stone's health, and reactions from Dinna and others, including Gary Swan.
The New York Evening World recounts Darcy's fight career and the ambitions, finances, and management disputes surrounding Australian boxer Darcy. It details Lee Davey, Sullivan as manager, and attempts to raise purse funds in the United States, including promises to promoter Browne and political pressure on Governor Whitman.
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