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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
15
Boxing wrap recounts Moran defeating Wells for the world welterweight style crown race amid expert gossip. Moran's persistence and Wells clever boxing edge stoked talk of a heavyweight style shift and possible clone-like changes in featherweight boxing.
In Sydney next Saturday Jack Clune will challenge holder McCoy for the Australian lightweight crown. Clune, fresh from American bouts, has defeated Faneson Quendrelle and Joy Hil by KO to earn the title shot. McCoy arrived in Sydney after a victory over Frank Thorny and vows to defend his belt against the determined challenger.
An Australian appointment is noted for Mr W. Lawless of Solar Pleus as agent for Wellington King. The report mentions receiving a token and requests acceptance of the office, praising past assistance and urging support for the appointment and duties.
In a chaotic letter, Frank Ellis and Jim Hill’s camp clash over a featherweight bout with Ellie. Mention of £100 stake and venue delays, while Ray Hal Hebe and Bob Yalleriy are named in Melbourne skirmishes. The piece hints at a hoped championship clash and terms being negotiated amid public posting and promoter chatter.
An enthusiastic Queensland reader argues the title is in abeyance until Janesse faces Wolgast and Driscoll. He asserts Janesse has beaten rivals in Sydney and Melbourne but has never defeated top contenders like Teddy Green or Mick King, keeping the crown unsettled pending clearer challengers.
The Queensland Amateur Boxing Association annual meeting last Thursday sparked a fierce confrontation between opposing factions led by President Wy Becham and Secretary Gee Cravifand, with debate on annual reports, finances, and upcoming championships. The session ended amid heated exchanges, re-elections, and disputes over procedures, with one candidate facing a pointed rebuke and tensions lingering as plans for the year were outlined.
A garbled report recalls Hughie Hichegan and Pred Way securing rounds while Abe Kay dominates, with plans for a May 42 event at Kulgonrlie and a Sydney meeting against Herten. The Perth Naurnarent attendance is noted as low, with limited weekly updates and referee Vavatoush overseeing the Abe Kay bout.
Chaotic report details Brisbane discussions over methods to crown Australia’s heavyweight champion. Ingrained names include Mick King and Tel Scath, with Arthur Greenfield and Dave Smith among organizers and disputing figures. Local venues, eliminations, and proposed trials are debated as fans demand fair title決.
The Hawkesbury Show boxing program drew a good crowd with hopes for future bouts. Promoters cite heavy interest in a planned four bout card featuring Blake, Graven, and others as top prospects, with managers and fighters preparing for May events.
A fragmented report recounts the boxing bout between Johnson and Willard, noting gate receipts near 22 000 pounds plus ticket and program income. It describes postfight routines, headlines, and Willard's career arc, with scattered figures and personal histories of the fighters and entourage.
The article describes Belgian Day in New South Wales with broad support from civic leaders and major firms. It notes a committee led by Hugh Wand and Anthony Hordern raising funds with many prominent sponsors including J. South HLA and David Cohen & Co. The aim is a successful event drawing widespread assistance and a notable contribution from donors.
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