Dave Smith Testimonial Benefit Adds Funds and Fame
Report on the Dave Smith testimonial progress and a benefit show at the Stadticnmeat with performances by Australian boxing greats. Cash takings total £71 10s 10d plus £7 8s from capital jingle sales and a £4 10s sale of a Dave Smith portrait, with tickets sold ahead by Tommy Hannay and Wally Weekes. Secretary Waller notes donations and attendance, while Jimmy Sharman contributes £2 2s toward the fund. Also mentions Merv Williams seeking a match and Wilde versus Villa for the world flyweight title.
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Dave Smith
Stadticnmeat
Actus
Tennessee
Res. M. Thornton
Dave
Bon
W. E. J. Waller
Tommy Hanley
Hughie Dwyer
Australia
Dave Bmnith
Bob Rollo
Ock Keys
Tommy Hannay
Wally Weekes
Bonifaces
Bid Godfrey
Tommy Ryan
Vines Blackburn
Henying
Tommy Uren
Anmesley
Togo Lyone
Clarrie Blackburn
Togo
Sim
Torday
Jimmy Sharman
Weller
Tme
Mr. Weller
Togo Lyons
Stadium Ltd
Sydney
Meteoric Boxing Rise Of J Johnson At Stadium Show
A vivid account details J Johnson dazzling as a rising boxing star after a standout debut at a local stadium. The feature describes his potential to challenge top middleweights, alongside veteran Tommy Uren and a packed grand boxing and vaudeville program.
New York Milk Fund May 7 Boxing Report
The referee stopped the Willard Johnson bout after Johnson fell in the Sith round. The 15-round match drew criticism for Johnsons punishment and exhaustion while Willard showed fading speed. Weighing 191 pounds to Johnsons 131 pounds, Willard looked slow and weary. Tex Rickard plans a Willard Firpo bout likely June 30. Jack Renault beat Fred Fulton on a foul in a 10-round bout. Firpo stopped McAuliffe in the third of a 15-round bout with powerful body punches, McAuliffe knocked down in every round for short spells. The spectacle drew derision as a boxing contest but a Firpo bout looms. Willard faces a tougher task against Firpo, a 6ft 2in, about 16 stone opponent.
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New York
Willard Johnsan
Johnson
Willard
Viet
Johson
Tex Rickard
Firpo
Jack Renault
Canada
Fred Fulton
Fulton
McAuliffe
McAufe
Locke Unwins Victory Sparks Fight At Strand Theatre
Rockhampton report notes a tense Brisbane bout between Frank Locke and Ernie Unwin ending with Unwin’s win after a disputed 20th round. Locke allegedly struck referee George Wright, fracturing his cheekbone, and was fined £5 plus costs. Unwin set to meet Harry Holmes next.
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Strand Theatre
Frank Locke
Brisbane
Ernie Unwin
Bath
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Locke
Hia
Unwip
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Eddie Clarke
Corbett
W.F.C
George Wright
Wright
Costa
Pelkey Defeats Tracey in Australian Heavyweight Bout
Ray Pelkey defeated Jim Tracey in a four round boxing match. Tracey floored Pelkey in the first round, but Pelkey recovered and won the second and third rounds with decisive blows. In the final round Pelkey dominated, with Tracey showing little resistance.
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Jim Tracey
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Feey
Feley
Pelkey
Downataira
Harn
Fay Pelkey
Ray Lockwood
Sydney
Billy Shade
Jimmy Sharman and Bubbo Boom in Dubin Challenge
Jimmy Sharman reports next week’s boxing event at Warren with a planned twenty round bout in Dubin. He mentions a notable clash between Touuy muspty and either George Tou or Albert shartley, plus updates on weight, venue, and potential delays due to Shartley's cover. He hints at main contenders including Lum and Geang Toe, and promises further notes on the bout upon returning west.
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Bubbo
Warren
Dubin
Touuy Muspty
George Tou
Albert Shartley
Amaia
Loos
Lara
Sibrtley
Avera
Lo Warren
Juin
Albert
Geang
Rounier
Tan ‘Love
John Munro
Mickey
Gans Wins Long Oakland Bout In Fifteenth Round
Joe Gans outboxed Rufe Turner in Oakland in a dramatic 15 round match. The bout, held at the Acme Club, drew huge bets and featured waves of blows with Gans dominating while Turner repeatedly hit the canvas in the later rounds.
Johnson Triumphs In All Australian Middleweight Show
Jack Johnson, from Carrington, stunned Herb Thompson and impressed crowds with a dominant display against a seasoned middleweight lineup, boosting hype for next week’s rematch against Tommy Uren. Johnson’s KO list includes Pat Mills and strong foes, marking him as a rising force in boxing circles.
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Tommy Uren
Jack Johnson
Herb Thompson
Johnson
Carrington
Jack
America
Jimmy Clabby
Eddie McGoorty
Tommy
Newcastle
Baxter Stops Storey in Brisbane
In a nine round light bout at Brisbane Stadium Ern Baxter (9.14) defeats George Storey (9.0) amid torrid exchanges. Storey shows grit, being floored in the fifth and twice more in the ninth before his towel is thrown, as Baxter dominates with a sharp right lead and relentless attack.
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Ern
Baxter
George Storey
Brisbane Stadium
Lithgow
Haster
Harter
Bsec
Juno Jogs To Victory In Newcastle Cup Night Bout
Boxing fans thronged Newcastle Stadium for Cup night as Juno defeated Harry Warren. Warren led early rounds with speed and agility but grew tired past halfway, allowing Juno to rally. Referee Fred Baker oversaw a delay sparked by Warren’s demand to see Juno on the scales before continuing, then ordered continued action. Warren remained a strong crowd favorite, while Juno’s relentless tactics and occasional wide punches kept the bout competitive until the final bell.
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Harry Warren
New Castle Stadium
Juno
Warren
Fred Baker
F. Knightney
Knight
Boxing card at Sydney tonight promoted by Jack Munro
Bradley still missing in Sydney while tonight's boxing bill by Jack Munro promises a big crowd. May dates shift for Uren Johnson and Godfrey bouts with schedule changes affecting May 19 and May 26. The card features ten and six and four round bouts with Navy, city and local fighters, plus vaudeville acts and star performances by Edgar Benyon Stella Mack and Harry Little.
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Jack Munro
Bradley
Bis
Godfrey
Uren-Johnson
Bradwill
Sydney
Bien Rigen
Tommy Uren
Jack Johnson
Walter
Edgar Benyon
Stella Mack
the Buckleys
Harry Little
Peter Cavanagh
Navy
Ted Lewis
Waverley
Tommy McGreth
Gisbe
Frank Buckman
Les Carter
Dar- Tapuerse
Dick Kerr
Chty
Charleton
Botany
Art Taylor
Newtown
Jim Duncan
Paddington
Nalsen
Archla Hughes
Ring Defeats Hamilton In Fourteenth Round
Charlie Ring (Vic.) defeated Archie Hamilton (N.8.W) in the fourteenth round after Hamilton was ruled joser a new foul. Ring dominated most of the action while Hamilton showed rugged endurance and notable uppercuts. Time and time again Ring lured Hamilton into punches, yet Hamilton finished strongest as Ring wore down. The event accompanied other bouts and local sports notes at Dudley Street Stadium.
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Vic
Archie Hamilton
Hamilton
Joser
Buch
Ring
King
Wode
Clarence Weber Wins Victoria Wrestling Championship
Old-timers Clarence Water and Jim McMurdo faced off to decide the Victoria wrestling crown. Weber, noted for his Melbourne connections, limited the bout to five-minute rounds. Referees ran a strenuous, satisfying match as Weber secured the victory.
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Jim McMurdo
Victoria
Af Weber
Melbourne
Melfurde
Weber
Avery
Lenadale Belt and Bah Incident Report
A terse local report notes an event at Lenadale Belt involving individuals named Bah and Besarte. Details are sparse but indicate a disturbance or confrontation. No injuries or official actions are described in the readable text. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
Sydney bowlers chase titles in country final on City Green
The Sydney team guided by President Wall faced tough country bowlers at Dubbo on May 9 in the first match, losing narrowly as the return on May 10 gave Dubbo an easy victory. Touring players then beat Wellington, orange hosts, and moved on to Parkes with more matches. The State championship semifinals were set for City Green Friday, with finals at Waverley Saturday, while Queensland’s H S Moore won the Northern singles title at Booroodabin, defending his crown.
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N.3
Wales Bowling Association
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D. BA
Costello
Malliphant
Lewis
Hawke
the & Maddox
P. W. Pidgem
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nUlere
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Cantril
Christmas
von Schill
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Irvin
Wheeler
Boa. Matthews
Wellington
Orange
President
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W. Young
Woonona
Bruce
T. Littie
Newcastle
Waverley
J. Mackay
City
Booroodabin Club
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Toowoomba
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New Farm
Moore
Queensland
University Athletics Meet at University Oval Tomorrow
Sydney University Athletic Club holds its annual championship at University Oval tomorrow afternoon. Governor-General Lord Forster will attend as part of Commemoration festivities. Notable entrants include W Hutton Australasian 440yds champion, R Harbison in high jump and pole vault, L W Tunley distance runner, O E B Nothling international footballer and cricketer, plus many intervarsity and interstate athletes and freshman schoolboy entrants WN Burns and F W Bayldon.
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University Oval
Lord Forster
Universit Sporting
Fife
W. Hutton
R. Harbison
L. W. Tunley
O. E B. Nothling
WN. R. Burns
T.K
G.P.S
F. W. Bayldon
Joseph Outclassed in Adelaide by Monson Victory
Ted Monson defeated Jack Joseph in a 20 three-minute round boxing match at the Stadium on Monday night. Joseph opened with a kidney shot but Monson seized the lead on points and dominated the remainder. After a medical check, Joseph was ordered to continue but was severely hurt in the next round before his seconds threw in the towel. Referee Noonan declared Monson the winner.
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Jack Joseph
Joseph
Monson
Ith
der. Pellew
Ike
Noonan
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