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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
3
Promoter era and ringside reports describe a title clash where Leon ard defeated Ritchie in a tight decision. The bout sparked debate over a referee’s rulings and crowd reaction as classic boxing era details surface from sports pages.
The article recalls the 1914 era match between Benny Leonard and Willie Ritchie in Sydney, detailing rounds four to eight with uppercuts and knocks, notes on crowd reaction, and later career notes including Ritchie’s honeymoon and Leonard’s return to boxing. It also covers trainer Jake Stone and Flemington race plans, with references to Australian racing figures and preparations for upcoming events.
A Saturday pistol and rifle meet under Metro Ellcalay District Ret0 Union supervision drew entries from Randwick Parramatta and neighbouring clubs. 200 and 500 yard events produced solid marks with 300 competitors limited to five-man teams. Officials hailed the day as a success with wind conditions easing to produce clear steady shooting.
A garbled passage of racing chatter features names like Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. Speech centers on horses Glanville Wrench and Al Boris, with observers noting pace, improvement, and betting odds amid banter and interrupted commentary.
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