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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
2
A fragmentary report on a boxing club scene at Landon National Sporting Club described as a grand, dignified temple of Britain with Lord Lansdale as president and Peggy Beppinon noted as a leading figure among the members and sportsmen, amid observations on the aristocratic rally.
The excerpt traces boxing’s evolution in London from local clubs to the National Sporting Club under Lord Lonsdale. It notes the formation of the Pallen Club and the old Potieane turnout, Fleming as first NSC manager, and the pivotal Foley era bout that propelled the NSC onto the boxing stage.
A battered report recalls Wally Hancock versus Ted Morgan and Critcher injuries at NS.GA events in Sydney Stadium. It chronicles fading W S C A era, the decline of boxing promotion postwar, the sale of Covent Garden venue, and the remembered figures like Peggy Bettisen and Chub.
A military boxing tournament will be staged by the military at the Military Depot Addi son Road Marrickville NSW on Sunt 14 entries closing for Pune feam AM divisions. It is to decide the championship of the Mth Brigade Arex. Further entries to be received at the Military Depot A Garland.
The article traces Stribling family roots in circus performance, detailing William “Young” Stribling's ascent from teen boxing exploits to a career marked by multiple tours and conflicts. It highlights promoters, managers, notable bouts, and the rising star’s impact on Madison Square Garden fame, with comparisons to contemporaries and a path to world prominence.
Boxing results list multiple bouts with numerous fighters including Billy Raw Dave Conn and Jack Dines, Kinny Teer Ith, Todd Wilson, Kid Donovan, Jackie Facade and others. The report details rounds, scores and outcomes across a slate of matches with refereeing and crowd notes. many names appear with weights and round counts for a crowded program.
In a Friday night bout at Waterway View Stadium, Billy Negus defeats Gilly Grime in a tense match. Referee Tom Nugent deemed a decisive moment near the end, with Grime showing flashes of quickness but failing to secure the win.
An account recalls Tony Gora declining a scheduled cruiserweight bout with Ace Hudkins. Promoter promised Hudkins $5000, but Hudkins fought and won later against a different opponent. Gora recounts alternative offers including a match with Tamayo and Garcia, preferring a trip to Australia over the fight.
The report notes Billy Jones known as Bluey wins the welterweight title at UNSW New South Wales. The match is marked by a strong performance from Jones (code 1004) with a 10.5 score noted, though the bout falls below expectations due to cautious tactics and long rallies.
In a hard punching bout H Heeney dominated Jackie Riley with body blows before a late stoppage in the twelfth, while Roberts of Perth outpointed Linter in a 12 round decision. Other bouts saw Lewin return to form, Mouldo lack power, and Aboriginal Alby Roberts win after 15 rounds in a crowd-tinged night at Stadium Wo with several contested exchanges.
A garbled boxing brief notes bouts and results in Cairo Alexandria and Sydney with references to champions and contenders. Mentions of Vacant title plans, weight classes, and upcoming cards in New York and Melbourne hint at diverse events.
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