Jack Dowridge Passes Away Noted Australian Boxing Figure
Jack Dowridge a rare English prize ring link in Australia died at his Brisbane home last week. He funded Peter Jacksons Brisbane journey and funeral, financed the memorial site, and helped develop boxing in the country as a promoter and fighter. Dowridge arrived in Brisbane at 24, later promoting major bouts and training under famed names from Langham to Mullins.
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Demsky Faces McCarthy in Brisbane Stage Bout
Demsky is confident for a bout with Bert McCarthy set for next Saturday night at the Stadium ext under Les O'Degnell's training at his gym. The Melbourne lad is a proven fighter and may display better skill than the Brisbane challenger, with the punch always handy in his kit. The match is part of a broader boxing program with a heavy local turnout and the tournament continuing next Saturday night, as Mick Seates chases prospective bouts with local featherweights.
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McCarthy
Paul Demsky
Bert McCarthy
Les O'Degnell
O’ Dorrell
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Brisbane
Yack Green
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Baxter Dominates Thurbon in Australia Boxing Bout
Lithgow southpaw Ero Baxter defeats Bill Thurbon at Stadium after a tactical knockout in the fifteenth round. Baxter builds an early lead with a jab and left hook while Thurbon falters, later succumbing as Baxter pressures with precise combination punching. Preliminaries include Stan Baker stopping Will Janks in the third and Herb Smith besting Dal Sheehan on points.
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Ero Baxter
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Bill Thurbon
Stan Baker
Will Jankins
Herb Smith
Dal Sheehan
Criqui Ledoux gate sets boxing attendance record in Paris
The recent Criqui Ledoux boxing match in Paris drew unprecedented gate receipts of £17,000, surpassing all prior records. The report notes Criqui’s short stay in Paris and mentions related boxing events and future match plans including Frank Griffin, Jack Dillon, and bantam title prospects.
Referee Decision in Brisbane Fight Questioned
Letters from readers argue the referee did not err in disqualifying Locke after a foul in the Midweek championship bout. They contend the verdict was clear and within the referee’s rights, while others claim the ruling altered the outcome and the winner was wrongly declared.
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Sheba
Locke
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Romeni
Mately
Hoadley
Mendies boxing match delayed amid referee and reserve concerns
Patsy Burke explains why Metife club relations delayed a Newcastle boxing date. dispute centers on third man referee and reserve selections, with letters and notices hindering the match. Mentions George Mendies, Lea O’Donnell, Fred Baker, and others. notes further arrangements and proposed replacements. Also reports on auction proceeds for Jem Smith and updates from Jim Hackett and George Dawson. The Stadium program lists preliminaries by Young, Cameron, Guthrie, Lewis.
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Edwards
Jamito Wins Title Bout In Melbourne Stadium Clash
Jamito from Manila weighed 9.2 faced Walter Ross in Melbourne before a large crowd. After a tense ten rounds Jamito seized the advantage as Ross tired, earning a points verdict in a battle guided by Mullens and Baillieu.
Brunswick Athletic Club opens with boxing and vaudeville
The Brunswick Athletic Club opened recently with Bert McCarthy as chairman and Arty Powell delivering a Bier and boring address. A lively program followed featuring boxing and a vaudeville act. Middleweight Jack Dunstan, recent local champion, defeated Vin Howe in a notable bout and may travel to Briebine for a match with Corn. Len trenching prelims by Ned Wright, Mike Rutherford, and Setl Houston preceded the Hunefeld Johnsen contest.
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Len Rouch
Hunefeld Johnsen
Griffin’s Broken Hand Forces Delay in Ring action
Frank Griffin suffers a broken right hand from ten days ago in the Newcastle Johnson bout and must pause fighting as doctors advise healing. Mendies will fight Billy Tingle in Sydney on the 13th at 3.2, as reported with the referee issue. An American fighter arrives in Sydney with Dick McDonald as Coffey is listed at 9.6 and may be sent to Melbourne if he can reach 9.4.
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