Boxing News From Brisbane and Melbourne Circles
Melbourne and Brisbane boxing chatter centers on Canova’s reply and Ed Williams with Ted Nelson clashing in Melbourne. Snows storeroom and Bob Bryant are hinted for a Brisbane bout while Dave Smith seeks engagement with Bilg McCall. Garbled notes mention Thorn versus Elliot and Green versus Condon with a possible Under the Mandarin show in Wan.
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Rudie Uehels
Ted Uteen
Wan
Rontinte
Fiilay Amd
Sydney
Gaity Athletic Club Referee Letter and May Event Notes
A garbled publication style notice lists numerous individuals including Mrs Walter Matros Magern Cross Conroy Pholas Mos Aarons J A Montgomery Charney Jannings J Hewitt Youled Moran Chas Abel J Farrel C Miller Charlie Connor Jobe Criths Smith H Lindam W Wardil Bert J W Fielder A M W Berens J Martin W H Williams jun Frank Nash Lou Roberts Harry Nelson W Martin Joesph Hobensdie A Ormsby Robertson Ped Inte Candela J Ber Ryan Bart Higginbotham and T Stanley. It advertises Gaity Athletic Club events for Saturday May 15 with Ton Remnis O Neill v Seale and other matches and weights, notes no extra charge for making, and references Tue May 24 Ted Hill Margera Bond Marrickville and Chemical Comfort. Secretary Qabmick.
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Walter Matrows
Magern
C. Cross
Conroy
Pholas
Mos Aarons
J. A. Montgomery
Charney Jannings
J. Hewitt
Youled
J. Moran
Chas. Abel
J. Farrel
C. & Miller
Chariie Connor
Jobe Crifiths
Club-Ewieger
J. Smith
Wool-Presser
H. Lindam
W. Wardil
Bert J. W. Fielder
A.M W. Berens
J. Martin
W. H. Williams
Jun
Frank Nash
Lou Roberts
Harry F. Nelson
W. Martin
R. Williams
Cel. Gameron
Joesph Hobensdie
A. Ormsby Robertson
Candela
J. Ber
Ryan
Lair
Bombala
Bart Higginbotham
T. Stanley
Gaiety Athletic
Ton Remnis O'Neill
SEALE
Tom Remy
Rurreilles
Wes
Ted Hill Margera ' Bond
Marrickville
Mad Chemical Com
Qabmick
Thorn and Douglas in Sydney boxing clash recap
Tangled report covers Thorn and Douglas as they prepare for a £100 aside with Jones in Sydney. Messy notes describe arrival, training talk at the stadium next Wednesday, referee disputes, crowd reactions, and preparations for a night of boxing amid Australian champion chatter.
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Prank Vhern
Arthur Douglas
Bydnes
Douglas
God Thorny
Leeting Syileey
Austalians
Jak Lo
Dougina Iminager
Sieve
Thorn
Bak Hosta
Ada
Sievey
Xaanor
Ety
Frank Thern
Jones
Weil
Svene Jones
Ronada
Laskin
Fitzsimmons Rival Sees Rising Boxing Star Timarub
The report describes a boxing match featuring a young rival of Bob Fitzsimmons, Timarub, noting his impressive form and comparisons to his famous uncle. Judges praise his physical traits and potential to become a world champion as he grows, with plans for another bout and a twelve month interval.
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Timarub Fsigm
Ugaimat
Christchurch
Fitz Bay
Tim
The Griffo Benefit Fund Auctioned for Local Theatre Aid
Mr Feneley reports a benefit to raise funds for the Standard Theatre with tickets and a full boxing program planned including Filly McCarthy versus Jim Fogarty and Jim Barron versus Mick Duoo. Notables such as Mick Fitzpatrick will judge exhibitions. local aldermen and civic leaders pledge support and printing costs are covered by several sponsors.
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Feneley
Kim Beacht
Harry
Boya
Mick Fitzpatrick
Kerry
Tttanner Od Fitzgerald
City Civicw
Merars
Jack Fenelly
Uy Hows
Charlie Mullett
Nat Lewis
Horton
Holz and Monty Andrews to Meet at the Gaiety
Rudolph Uobole baw agreed to meet Monty Andrews at the Gaiety on a date yet to be fixed. Pohols will be giving away about 14 atone at Iramt, but he is a strong, confident fellow who takes good care of himself, so Monty will have no easy snap.
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Rtudolph Uobole Baw
Monty Andrews
Gaiety
Monty
Stevenson
Wird
Sawduet
Reneser Mo Yvaterday
Awetrulla
Arevemaon
Ryvom Shima
HL F
Young
Angellace
Pitt-acreet
Shima
Lim
Ube
Redaph Vobolz
Japan
Hem Stevenson
Mick Siepatrick
Caleb-Us
Elbourne
Mike Williams
Bartie
Ernie Duane
Willams
AM Lane
Brother Ride
Wien
Tom Fenteray
MAC
Pope Beelar
Peter Fells
Australia
Frank Thorn
Joferes Basta
Jones
Thery Jeomoare
Australis
Frook
Gret
Thorn
Featherweight Championship Training Exhibitions Held At Stadium
Training events at Rushcutter Bay stadium feature Featherweight title contender Frank Thorn of Australia and Arthur Doular of South Africa in 20 round exhibition bouts. A separate heavyweight match between Torge Btulling and George Hein is scheduled for Orange on Thursday next month with a purse of £60.
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Frank Thorn
Australia
C Campion
Arthur Douular
South Africa
Conquer
Newt Gatiunday
Admianton
Trorge
George Hein
Olange
Thuryday
Mat ii
Tobols
Veloce
Gans
Big Jiu Jitsu Challenge Prompts Rising Match Talk
The piece reports a looming jiu jitsu contest featuring Prof. Stevenson and Ryugo Shima, with talks of preliminaries and a formal challenge to Stevenson. It notes venue hints, potential dates, and editors handling the official notice.
Whittaker Beats O'Grady In Australian Heavy Fight
The Australian artilleryman Whittaker defeated O'Grady in a brutal bout at We Gately on killring nels. O'Grady's jabs and body work kept Whittaker doubled, but the challenger rallied to dominate rounds two through six, with Grady falling in the eighth and failing to rise again as influenza felled his resolve.
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O'Grady
Witlaker
Ob North
Killring Nels
Charady Phesel
Bily McCarthy
Whittaker Baal
Ben Furdmer
Baer
Pakiner
Whittaker
Polber
O'Urady
Whiticker
Grady
Jack Whittaker
da FT
Heavyweight Turner Challenges in Tasmanian Bout
From Hobart's Alien Hotel on March 3 Billy Robertson reports heavyweight champion Turner open to a fight with George lkeddy or George Stirling in spring. If Stirling goes to Hobart Turner may receive £1 for expenses. Metall god Turner expected to draw a big house.
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Billy Robertson
Hobart
Tasmania
George Lkeddy
George Stirling
Cobar
Stirling
Billy Mrefall
Hobare
Metall God Turner
Turner
Fraser and Grimm at Theatre Royal in a draw
Joe Grimm and ab Fraser fought to a draw in front of a packed Perth audience at the Theatre Royal. Cromston ruled the match a draw after a closely contested 26 pound fight with strong defense from Grimm and sharp counters from Fraser.
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Perth
May
Joe Grimm
Ab Fraser
Theatre Royal
Cromston
Prager
Grimm
Joser
Sydney Skating Rink Announcement in Australia
A garbled advertisement from Sydney markets a skating rink at Eximrition Building with claims of continuous enjoyment and a prize program. It promises daily sessions starting at 1 PM with admission, skate rental and prize books, though many words are unreadable.
Wonderland City competitions at Rushcutters Bay arena
A large crowd witnessed preliminaries and city bouts at Rushcutters Bay for Wonderland City events. Notable matches involved Gray vs Howard in the midweight, with Cox and Howard drawing attention for their strong punching and defense. The lengthy program included many weight divisions and drew heavy spectator interest into late February.
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Rushcutters Bay
Josh Wednesusy Mle
Tw Wonderland
Ty Hexaig
Cuuiprlibona
Huker
Wm. Andurson
Wonderland City
Louis Ocean
Linker
Stewy
Gray
J. Howard
Pon Vinay
Ned Murphy
Jalbbey
Brit Mission
Sadiuoy
Murphy
Hallidian
Etyayte
A Promising Big Feller
An obscure bi under Ming era text references Heke Thompson and Ash tons Cire, noting a blaze and a blessing of athletic feats. The fragment mentions Lions, a fourth contest, and an athlete named Hakeer HR with hints of filming a sport sequence and a booted athletic display.
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Heke Thompson
Ashtons Cire
Heer
Ritson Lions
Eine
Knecktie
Ayer
Fragmented plea from dejected man abroad seeking support
A damaged letter reveals a distraught individual detailing hardship and inability to work. The writer mentions Australia, a long-time struggle, and a request for assistance to resume earning income. The tone reflects personal distress and social concern.
Turner Defeats Jackson for Tasmania Heavyweight Title
In Hobart at Metropole Theatre Turner defeats Malley Jackson in a fast five round bout to claim the heavyweight championship of Tasmania. Turner dominated with solid right hands and pressure while Jackson battled hard, but collapsed to the canvas in the fifth round. Officials, corner crews, and cheering crowds witnessed Turner secure the victory and the local title claim.
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Hobart Tasania
Mally Jackson
Linda
Blinkey
Turner
Hobart
Metropole Theatre
Quernstown
Jackson
Feree
Beckoon
Grimm
Tasmania
Trysom
Turner Dane
Hen Auddeniy
Darkroom
Amy Welgo
Traml Bey
Malley
BlackRag
Jim
Wright
Peferer
Geo Wright
A. Sulter Mecheck
J. Whitney
Sowolbia
Weiehis
Malley Jackson
Harry Gardener
Charley Willis
Ted Burton
W. Robertson
C. Oakes
O. Weaver
Bas
Itia
Melbourne Fight Notes and Conflicting Championship Claims
Hin Gwi correspondent reports Mike Williams in strong form as Melbourne boxing scene buzzes with the Featherweight and Lightweight title debates. Frank Thorn and Joe Jones dispute claims after a recent bout, while legal articles govern championship rights and payouts, leaving the featherweight crown unsettled.
Boxing and wrestling results from Brisbane symposium
The Brisbane boxing and wrestling championships featured hard fought bouts. Gollan was counted out after a knockdown, Scanlan defeated Walcott with defining rights, and multiple semi finals and finals across featherweight bantam lightweight welterweight middleweight and heavyweight were decided or advanced with referees and judges noted.
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Lata
Eolbers
Gollan
Scanlan
Wal
Sam
Walcott
Meeily
Ub Brisbany
T. Lyona
J. Teery
Filansen
Jt. Hollingsworth
Kingham
J. James
J. Gilbert
G. Power
Morris
Lt. Linger
Starlight
D. A Whiman
T. Minnea III
J. Markay
L. Hoberixen
Eh James
A. Norrik
M. Pogarty
Procerds Ings
W. McDonald
A. Norris
T. Miftuco
Proctor
AS Murray
Mr Austin
T. Minucca
G. Lewla
HB. Hollisgaworth
Ft Minuca
We McDomidd
Migueca
Mr. de. Bseehenhagen
B. Terry
C. Dingham
H. Marsh
Golhin
Lath -Weiely
Hollingsworth
James
L. Morris
H- Kilgour
Starhedt
Wy Sea
Seat
Jo Tierney
B. Lucas
B. Torry
Brooks
Thorn veers from fight as Tate clash looms in Melbourne
The report portrays Thorn’s volatile mood after a recent defeat and hints at his plans. Frank claims the win marked only his fifth in a long career, while speculation swirls about future opponents, negotiations, and a possible show at the Melbourne Athletic Pavilion.
Bouts in Melbourne Fast Crowd for Cyclorama Event
Melbourne Tuesday crowd packed the Cyclorama with an uneven program. Soldier Rogers defeated Gull Williams in one round, M Duffy defeated Charlie Douglas in nineteen rounds with a knockout, and Ted Whiting beat Joe Nee on points over eight rounds.
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Quereet
Melbourne
Soldier Hogera
Gull Williams
M. Duffy
Chariie Deauglas
Ted Whiting
Joe Nee
Queensland Boxing Notes At Brisbane May Evening Events
Boxing notes from Brisbane describe Tommy Burns planning a return to fight Johnson within a year, a benefit concert for Townsville, and Snowy Sturgeon versus Gol Uryant for a £100 purse. Ted Green v Ned Coogan, stadium plans, Joe Costa and Artin Tripe training, and stadium management changes are noted. Controversies over amateur featherweight rulings and judging precedents are recounted, with praise for Brisbane Stadium’s organization and criticism of press seating.
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Brisbane
Teenaville
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Townsville
Hal
Hurns
Townsville Mystreela
Snowy Sturgeon
Gol Uryant
Brisbane Biadium
Ted Green
Ned Cooden
Oon
A. Lea G
Joe Costa
Anit Bia
Artin Tripe
Dod
Sandgate
Tramibe City
Harden
Ili Scisdido
Contis
Russell
Bos
Proas
Bob Rolfo
Wheatre
Spider Kelly
Geo
Cartwright
Rarey
Parsfield
Mollan
Pablo
Newcastle Notes Fight Highlights at Summer Walk
From Our Own Correspondent reports a crowded Summer Walk event in Newcastle with two main bouts. Shakespeare and Burnett traded hard in a lively six rounds, Shakespeare gaining the edge with smarter blows before Burnett retreated. McCann defeated Aslimma in a fast-paced preliminary, and Burnett announced retirement from the ring after the match. Weston, Tamworth bouts featured O'Tillen defeating Alam Marshall while Punch and Regen agreed to a 20-round match next month.
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Newcastle
Bhakespesra
Duck Burnett
Dudlex
Shakespeare
Bursitt
Herely
Merewether
Burnet
Faer
Oace
Burpelt
Tle Rorner
Horey
Mo+Cann
Aslalma
McCann
Jon Shakespeare
Murray
al & Mant Ford
Rank Saya
Burnett
Bedove
Tin Murphy
May
Hilly McCall
Newcastle Bports
Barden
Carrington
McCane
Weston
Tommy O'Tillen
Tamworth
Alam Marshall
Punch
Regen
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George Reidy
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Harry) Mace
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Hopile
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Sydney Skating Rink Limited
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