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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
3
The report covers boxing match chatter and results, noting bouts, contenders, and evolving rivalries. It mentions fighters such as Benelise, Wallace, and Brown, with references to Sydney events, weight classes, and upcoming matches.
A fragmented Perth newspaper item reports a boxing card at Wis Maenty’s Theatre with Price, Nuguet, Hart Store, and Stone in bouts. It mentions supporters, wagers, and notes Stone’s plans to make the West Australian his home while detailing crowd reactions and match outcomes.
At Imperial Stadium a boxing card Saturday night featured Burns versus Cole with Burns 19 10 and Cole 110. Cole dominated early while Burns pressed, but Burns faded and was floored in the later rounds. Young Campbell and Gretel were noted in six round and ten round bouts as Jim Baillie defeated Tom King over 20 rounds with a controversial decision drawing mixed reaction.
A chaotic OCR report from Melbourne details officials and athletes at the Weighlifting Association event held April 26. It cites performances by J. Robin, Hivond, Roberta, Rice, and Morgan, noting world record attempts and Australian amateur and professional contenders across multiple lifts and categories.
Spectators exceed 100000 as Richmond and Carlton stage a bruising clash. Carlton led early with strong wing play, Richmond surged back led by Don, and a final burst by Carlton kept the margin tight before the match ended in a high tempo draw.
A disputed Adelaide League meeting sparks a row as MP Mr Edwards is blocked from joining sessions. The event centers on a prior alleged indiscretion and the league's qualification rules, with appeals and potential suspensions discussed among delegates. The outcome remains unresolved as legal and league authorities weigh admissibility and conduct.
The fragmentary report sketches lacrosse season opening chatter with mentions of Turley and Aosta amid scattered names and places. It hints at a tense mood, rivalries, and early games, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage and disjointed text.
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