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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
3
The match ends with Weber injured by Limutein after a brutal sixth round as the bout unfolds with intense exchanges. Weber appears constrained by injury and a faltering offense, while the referee signals a decisive finish with the tenth round seeming pivotal in the late action.
A garbled Melbourne boxing card outlines two ten round fights with references to organizers and opponents. The text remains unclear but hints at staged bouts with emphasis on preparation and possible Irish, Australian participants, though specifics are indistinct.
A chaotic account from a boxing page outlines Walker and other fighters in a tense welterweight scene. Mentions include Purdy and Hyde, with chatter on extinction of a class and plans for future bouts. The piece mixes results, training notes, and spectator commentary without clear outcomes.
A wide, jumbled report covers bowling figures, committee voices, and personalities. It highlights Jamnes Wall as NSW Bowling Association president, discusses tinkering with bowls, and mentions figures like George Bima and Alf. The piece surveys players, clubs, venues, and overall progress in Australian bowling circles.
The readable portion describes a Friday field event with several athletes noted as placing in various events. Mentions of Misssie, Byars, Cooper, Downie, and others appear alongside fragmentary scores and an apparent focus on a fourth round performance and weather conditions.
Reports detail a pigeon shooting event with 21 entrants, held despite cold rain and poor visibility. The action lists shooters including Hinater, Tubb, Wades, Chadwick, and officials such as Downis, Porter, Watkins, and Calbovels.
A report from London dated 12/5/25 traces the path of the plausible English contender for the world sculling crown. It notes Major Goodall’s recent victory and discusses potential challengers, deposits, and selection hurdles as crews prepare for the title race.
Fragmented OCR summary mentions a university chess event, with references to Clarke and Koch and various names. The text is garbled but indicates a preparation or event related to an inter university activity, listing participants and scores in a difficult format.
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a hockey season start with Saturday games featuring teams such as Parks and Neary. Limited readable names and dates prevent full details.
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