Referee Williams under fire after West Melbourne bout
Bout at West Melbourne pitted Claude Varner against Mickey Miller with Miller favored by crowd. Referee Merv Williams repeatedly warned Miller for holding while Varner pressed in a fast inside fight. Observer defends Williams as impartial, noting Varner dominated with movement and aggression while Miller landed more total punches but failed to stop the Texan.
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Millar
Miller
Varner
Ickco
Claude
Fred
Milier
Millér
Warners
Merv
Williamy
Wiens
Wills
Warner
Mickey
Miirost
Lee
Brett
Thery
Merv Wilikin
Brickey
Sid
Ageres
Drastic Notion At West Melbourne Stadium Bottle Incident
A West Melbourne Stadium incident sees bottle throwing during fights with referee Merv Williams ruling for Clint Verner. A bottle shattered the ring clock as a disruptive blow during the bout. Management offers a £24 reward for lead to the arrest of the assailant, hoping for results.
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West Melbourne
Hottie
Merv. Williams
Clint Verner
Imelligea Lil Milion
Ofer
Pull House Sign At Leichtardt Stadium Fight Card
The article previews a Saturday night boxing bout at Leichtardt Stadium between Leo Numa and Dick Raines for the third time in Australia. Raines was able to continue after a head injury in their prior match, with mentions of other contenders and the Australian heavyweight scene including Ron Richards and upcoming events in Brisbane and Sydney.
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Leichtardt Stadium
Leo Numa
Cowboy
Dick Raines
Cusube
Nichol
Young -Weaturn
Brisbane
Australia
Ron Richards
Ike
Sydney Stadium
Honneberry
Brisbane Stadium Fight Ends With Hall Narrow Victory
Referee tallies show Joe Hall prevailing by four points over Young Gilda after 15 rounds at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night. Many ringsiders believed Pili-Ping deserved a draw, but Hall’s strong defense and quick lefts earned the verdict. Both fighters received cheers as they exited, with action throughout all rounds and no sensational incidents.
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PHE
Joe Hall
Young Gilda
Brisbane Stadium
Hall
Park Hall
Gilde
Newcastle Seeks Fighters for Manila Expedition
Mack, manager of Newcastle, leaves this week for Manila to scout fighters for Hughie Dwyer's boxing venture. The northern promoter King and Wise move seeks a representative with a proven training background and a clever, young fighter. Mack’s past connections with Filipino imports and Tom Maguire’s circle bolster confidence in finding the right talent.
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Tom Maguire
Newcastle
Manila
Manele Wil
Crowning Of Glass Jawed Actis In Light Heavyweight Field
In boxing's light heavyweight division the world title picture is weak. Titlist John Henry Lewis stands alone among contenders. Among others noted are Al Gainer Jack Fox Gus Lesnovitch Len Harvey Jack McAvoy Ron Richards and Ambrose Palmer with Fox Gainer and Lesnovitch American and McAvoy Harvey English Palmer Richards Australian.
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John Henry Lewis
al Gainer
Jack Fox
Gus Lesnovitch
Len Harvey
Jack MceAvoy
Ron Richards
Ambrose Palmer
Fox
Gainer
Lesnovitch
McAvoy
Harvey
Palmer
Richards
Lewis
Lord of the Manor
Actis Crumbles in Sydney Debut to Richards
Boxing columnist critiques Ray Actis acts in the cruiserweight bout at the Sports Arena Sydney. Richards knocks out Actis in fifty five seconds after the opening bell with a quick right and left hook, Actis none of Richards’ blows land. The piece notes Actis as a glass jaw fighter and suggests a rematch with Richards or a clash with Pietro Spagnola may follow.
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Bilt
Magnzine
Ray Actista
Atth Bast
Ray Acts
U.S
Lemary Welchiag
Actia
Fth
Sydney Town
Actis
Ren. Richards
Richards
Quick
Lvely
Referes Haines
Inyerent
Aotis
Mrmisa
Merchant Ronny
Bus Bean
Nessee
Pietro Spagnola
Actin III
Miller-Warner rematch talks swirl in Melbourne runup
Negotiations among Mickey Miller’s camp led by Fred Burr and West Melbourne Stadium manager Dick Lean aim for a rematch at West Melbourne before June 10, likely May 27. A telegram from Fred Burr asserts Miller will box under Merv Williams. Jack Carotl is pegged as referee. details suggest Miller may not fight in Melbourne under any other referee.
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Mickey Miller
Fred, Burr
West Melbourne
Dick Lean
Melbourne
Wred
Burr
Merv
Willaime
Miller
Fred
Duke Baxter
Melhourne
Warner
Wiliam
Ken Overlin to face Wreil Hennecherey in Sydney clash
Ken Overlin of Riverlewn Wild will meet Wreil Hennecherey on Sydney Street on Monday May 40. Manneberry is leaving him amid a chaotic scene as Millia Sabatine is set to confront Overlin in a midweek showdown.
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Ken Overlin
Wreil Hennecherey
Sydney
Mounday
Manneberry
Henneberry Sabatino Draw In Sydney Stadium Punch Fight
A crowded Sydney Stadium witnessed a dramatic middleweight bout between Henneberry and Sabatino. Henneberry rallied late, Sabatino pressed with steady tactics, and the clash ended in a draw after a tense 12th round. Both fighters praised the decision, with Sabatino declaring himself satisfied and Henneberry calling Sabatino the best he ever fought. The card also teased a wrestling showcase featuring Sammy Stein against Pat O Shocker in the near future.
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Henneberry
Big Joe Wallis
Sabatine
Wenneberry
Sabatino
Dramatic Prizefight Ends In A Draw Between Henneburry And Sabatino
The bout unfolds with brutal rhythm as Henneberry and Sabatino trade blows in a fierce uphill battle. Referee Wallis calls the fight a draw after a dramatic final bell, with crowds roaring and both boxers hailed as stars for their first-rate, courageous efforts. Weights: Sabatino 1113, Henneberry 1193.
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Wallis
Henneberry
Sabatino
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Visitor
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Stan Sheldon
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Jack Warner
Ernie Casey
Enneberry
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Sabalino
Flerneberry
Phere
Genta
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