Thorn Beats McCoy In Fast Lightweight Bout At Brisbane
Frank Thorn outpaced Herb McCoy in a brisk Brisbane Stadium return, tiring after body blows from McCoy and a fourthteen round finish. Thorn won two thirds of rounds but a late barrage left him fading. McCoy weighed 9.81 to Thorn 9.24 and the prelims featured Boy McGrory, George Winton, Norman Cassells, and Jack Wells.
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Frank Thorn
Herb McCoy
Brisbane Stadium
McCoy
Frank
Thorn
Tharn
Herb
Herb Sant
Brisbane
M'‘Grory
George Winton
Norman Cassells
Jack Wells
Cassells
Victorian Boxing Promises Big Date At Stadium
Victorian boxing notes a planned showdown at the Stadium next Saturday between Charlie Simpson and Jack Janesse. Janesse has long aimed to defeat Simpson, with Brisbane bouts and welterweight ambitions shaping the scene.
Crag and Aitken in Sydney venture dominates event
Crag and Aitken, based in Sydney, headline a bold venture that captures public attention. The business group advances a major project, drawing interest from investors and local authorities.
McCoy Beats Thom For Australian Lightweight Title
Last week in Brisbane the lone lightweight title bout saw McCoy defeat Thom over fourteen rounds to claim the Australian championship. A boxing summary from Sydney notes Demier beat McNabb on points in a 20 roundie, Lepreux beat Newbury in Melbourne, and Gowler defeated Coghill in Brisbane with Coghill’s towel thrown in after three rounds.
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Brisbane
McCoy
Thom
Henri Demier
Billy McNabb
Defeat for Newbury as Lepreux wins wild Sydney bout
Frenchman Lepreux defeated George Newbury of Balmain after a chaotic 20 round match at Sydney Olympia Stadium. The fight resembled a scramble and wrestling as both boxers ignored many rules, delivering an extraordinary and rough display.
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Frenchman Lepreux
George Newbury
Balmain
Sydney Olympia Stadium
Jack Munro
Newbury
Lepreux
Tommy Ryan
Billy James
Pat Conly
Joe Scutts
Scutts
Conly
Victorian style boxing clash and featherweight talk
The report covers Jack Stanley versus Watty Austin with Austin claiming the fight in the later rounds and praise for Watty's skill. It also discusses Jimmy Hill pursuing a dual light and featherweight title plan with Herb McCoy. Brisbane bouts scheduled May 29 McCoy vs Will, June 5 Tanesse v Wolgest, June 12 Hill v Ellis for featherweight title.
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Brisbane
McCoy
Will
Tanesse
V. Wolgest
Jene
Hill v. Ellis
Demlen McNabb Battle Reverses Professions at Stadium
At Sydney Stadium the Demlen McNabb confrontation features reversed professions amid the crowd. The event shifts anticipated roles and hints at a surprising outcome for both teams and spectators.
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Sydney Stadium
Demlen-McNabb
Cowler Defeats Coghill In Australia Heavyweight Bout
Tom Cowler beat Gordon Coghill at Methonene Stadium with a decisive finish after a tough second round. The crowd showed little interest, but Cowler controlled the fight from the third round, delivering powerful blows as Coghill fought bravely before the towel was waved in. Cowler praised as one of the best heavyweights seen in Australia, with hopes for a match against Bill Squires in his prime.
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Tom Cowler
Gordon Coghill
Methonene Stadium
Darcy-Holland
Sta
Coghill
Gether
Corbett
Cowler
Coghitl
Australia
Bill Squires
Boxing clash ends with Cowler dominant over Coghill
Cowler admits a 14.8 in a bout where Coghill initially feinted and created pressure. Cowler lands body and jaw blows, forcing Coghill to stagger and fall after two rights to the jaw. The Sydney fighter regains briefly, but Cowler maintains control as the crowd watches in disbelief.
Australian wrestling title clash fuels May bout debate
Wrestler Jim Daniels will face Tony Holman at Wollongong on May 22 to decide the lightweight champion of Australia, disputing Shima and McDermott for the title and agreeing to meet the winner, win or lose, with Holan. Samuel Hordern has just been elected president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and is a liberal financial backer of national movements for Australia.
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Jimmy Hill
Frankie Ellis
Hill
Herb. McCoy
Herb
McCoy
Jimmy
Ellis
Frank
Brisbanne
Jim Daniels
Tony Holman
Wollongong
Shima
McDermott
Australia
Iied
Holan
Samuel Hordern
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
N.S.W. Rod Fishers’ Society
New South Wales
Aaron's Exchange Hotel
Red Cross Society
Demlen Wins Again In Sydney Boxing Showdown
Belgian champion Henri Demlen outpointed Newcastle contender McNabb over 20 rounds at Rushcutters Bay Sydney Stadium. Demlen controlled the bout with sharp lefts and smart defense, despite McNabb’s aggressive charges, and felt the crowd’s cheer as Demlen secured the decision.
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McNabb
Sydney Stadium
Henri Demilen
Rushcutters Bay Stadium
Demien
Harn
whcNabbe
Australian boxer in London with forces enjoys high jinks
An Australian boxer writing from London describes a month in England with the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force. He recalls a bonzer time, a visit to the National Library? Scouts club event, a concert by Ivy Schilling and Olive Lenton, and a dance at barracks with Miss Schilling as his partner. He also mentions Battling Taylor and Billy Yates as rising boxers.
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Jack Morrissey
Imperial Expeditionary Force
London
Fis
England
Australia
Nls.c
Sydney
Battling Taylor
Fife
Ivy Schilling
Olive Lenton
Miss Schilling
Egypt
Empire
Louis Cummings
Jimmy Watts
Billy Yates
Liverpool
Bulliwarra
Tos
Hurst Park
Faithpull Cup at N S W Gun Club Mascot
The Faithpull Cup event at N S W Gun Club Mascot saw nine competitors in light easterly winds. Despite poor gunnery, R F Ryrie led early, then M Barlow clinched victory with 15 kills using a Cashmere gun amid unusual misses and a referee named Ti Garratt overseeing.
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N.S.W. Gun Club
Jrounds
Bill Huck
H. Garrett
W. H. Watson
C. G. Barnes
R. F. Ryrie
M. Barlow
Tierce
Josiah Clarke
Ti. Garratt
Tamworth Notable Sooting Carnival Muddled Card
Disjointed report from Tamworth on a sooting carnival tied to the Threworth Jockey Club Newmarket event. Results mention handicap race with £200 purse, Ayr, Bailistites, Ballistites, and multiple riders including Campbell and Milford. Unclear horses and outcomes due to garbled OCR.
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Files
Campbell
Scone
Batic Power
Cameobell
Cox Lonsgielson
Milford
Pood
Gilbert
Lye
Giecagh
Melbourne Gun Club Handicap Rivalry Draws Crowds
The Melbourne Gun Club saw rising attendance at its Friday meetings with many country members and high quality birds. F J Mitchell won the outright trophy in round seven after a late miss by Bird and Gavan. A G Dawson, Clarke, and Greener split the prize in the Members Handicap after five rounds. The best run of the afternoon was 18 by Rom. Saturday featured strong novice success and noted MG C members like A G Flack and Nor made sporadic prize appearances.
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Tur Ficlbourne
F. J. Mitchell
Albury Epartsman
Bird
Gavan
Jeff Mr. Mitchell
A. G. Dawson
Claurle
Greener
Rom
Lee
Ieee
Piura
Flack
Nor
Rifle meet at Randwick ranges yields fine scores and plans
After wet weather riflemen enjoyed a sunny Randwick Range meet last Saturday with 22 clubs firing at 200 to 600 yards. Top marks included S Battishall 35 70 and J B Coulcher 34 35 9, while L W Hunt led 700 yard efforts with 46. A monster carnival, raising Belgian Fund support, will be held on Randwick Racecourse with Capt. Ardill and Sergt. Wallace organizing and J B Thompson treasurer guiding plans.
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Rand- Wick
Sydney
4. C. Jones
S. Battishall
J. EB. Coulcher
F. Box
Metropolitan Railway Club
C. Giles
Evans
A. Jones
W. Schara
Nurth Sydneys
GHH
Paine
Societa
Harmon
W. M. Abell
Clyde Engineering Works
Foadwick Club
Sore Veltralt
Peter McArthurgs
PL Heath
W. Oster
Eastern Suburbs
L. W. Hunt
W. J. Faux
Cho
Police
Botany Rac
L. W. Baldwin
George Ardill
Parramiatn Ruc
Counce
NRLA
Randeriys Beoge
Lacy Rawrson
Rawson
Anderson
G. L. Ardill
J. J. Wallace
J. B. Thompson
Wien
Elvis Owhiel Woolly
Ciba
Victoria
Griffyis
Kiama Rifle Club
Kiama
Mercia
Kiama Rife Club
Kiama Rife Club Here Ke Ree Coun
State
Commonwealth
BB C. Fau
K. Faux
Ted
Midlands meet yields stellar eight keel burst by Marshall
Marshall Flack showed a remarkable burst on Saturday, stroking eight keels while others managed only three. He took three divisions and chased the outright trophy at Nambour, then shared three of six swerpotgltea. The Members Handicap crowned Tach with Jim and Marshall second and third. Lash led with a 14 break. thirds trapped 440. Several names and scores appear, with Friday trophies and a £10 member handicap noted for upcoming events.
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Min Marshall
Flack
Peries Fa
Strom
Tin
Nambour
Tach
Jim
Marshall
Pallett
Maesul
Manley
Harry Motton Poe One Sare Am Taree
Readable text indicates a garbled entry referencing a person named Harry Motton Poe along with scattered words about an avenue. The fragment provides no clear event, date, organization, or location to form a concrete news item.
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Poe
Oney
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Mick Simmons
Sydney City Sports
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Albion Park
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Melbourne Gun Club
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