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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
2
In a tightly contested boxing match Blackburn floored Green with a swift knockout, delivering a decisive late rally as both fighters exchanged power blows. Blackburn's victory came amid a charged crowd with Green rallying at times but unable to reverse the momentum.
Boxing report details Jim Tracey of New York losing in the eighth round to Bill Brennan during a tour in Australia. Brennan sought a scalp and retained control with sharper punches while Tracey rallied but could not overturn the result. The piece notes management lines, promoter activity, and the broader boxing scene including Lawson and other figures in America and Australia.
An obscure recounting discusses the dented boxing cup saga, noting long foul sequences in Sydney and alleged methods to conceal or reveal the cup damage. It cites a New York Times style commentary and remarks on aluminum cup handling and posturing by boxers and seconds.
In a London ring contest Frank Burne Burns defeated Davies in a hard fought bout that drew comparisons to Jimmy Wilde. The middleweight clash at the National Sporting Club saw Burns pressuring with powerful body blows and sharp combinations while Davies fought back, but Burns maintained control through the later rounds. The fight, noted for its intensity and strategic exchanges, highlighted Burns’s strength and Davies’s resilience amid a bruising championship effort.
Promoters advertise a Wednesday 8 pm boxing card titled 50 Rounds Fient and Fury at the Hippodrome. The lineup lists Mick Scates against Billy Woods and other bouts with local contenders, promising action and hazards for attendees.
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