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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
3
In Melbourne a heated exchange unfolds as Bill Lang defends his clash with Dave Smith and a rival, detailing a brutal six round bout. Smith recalls the David and Goliath fight atmosphere, claims victory, and laments referee decisions while recounting the venue and crowd reactions at Waterloo Cup training camp.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a boxing bout between Dealer Wells and Alby Roberts for a championship belt. The speaker notes rope burns, disappointment at the house cut, and mentions Pat Bradley in Sydney with vague references to a Langecrap bill.
Prominent middleweights Billy Thos of Wales and Bill Richards of Sydney meet in a tough VW-round contest at Leichhardt Stadium Friday. In absence of Jock Haines the middleweights spar to face American Lasty Brignolia. winner could rise in Grand National context.
In a tight boxing match Roberts pressed Wells with hard uppercuts and hooks. Wells, durable and game, fought back through the later rounds but was overwhelmed as Roberts finished strong, sweeping Wells off his feet and delivering decisive blows through the final rounds.
West Melbourne Stadium hosted the season opener with Charlie Strack defeating George McLeod by disqualification in the seventh round after Strack’s left hook KO move. The crowd saw strong grappling early, the new tactic drawing attention, followed by boxing preliminaries featuring Cotton, Farrell, Hughes, O'Brien, and Bylan with varied decisions.
In early rounds Lou Francis knocked out Timmy Moran in the first round while Frank Lloyd and Cyril Richards fought a long battle with Richards ending on his back in the second. Tick Taylor and Al Ashley drew after four rounds. In the semi final 70-year-old Im Barron supported Robb against Corlett, but Corbett’s right hand floored Robb three times in the second and caused a technical knockout in the third.
Walter Laufer of Lake Shore AC Chicago retained the National All Round title at the US Indoor Championships in Chicago despite missing some top rivals. Clarence Crabbe upset Laufer in the 320 yards, Laufer matched Weissmuller's world mark for 100 yards, and the meet featured strong showings from Crabbe Austin Clapp Bud Schana and Raymond Ruddy. The Hollywood A.C. relay trio led a fast 400 yards medley as Yale and Northwestern posted notable times in a meet affected by limited training.
The Australian backstroke world record holder Bonnie Mealing plans for the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1932. Her parents favor her return to work and she may skip the Empire Games in Canada this August to stay in professional sport with the Referee staff.
Jean Cocks wins a sprint event setting a new record as spectators cheer at the meet. The performance marks a standout moment for Cocks amid competitive races and reinforces her status as a leading sprinter.
Clive Barrass, the Australian diving champion, announces a comeback season after injuries. The article notes past records under new conditions, including Balestina, Mitchell, and Armstrong, with Joan Coola and Dick Eve mentioned in historical context. Barrass aims to reclaim national title while global rivals target the record.
The elimination rounds conclude with Sir G Thames, T Littl, and G A Hastings advancing to the final, while J Rutherford, H Edwards, and F Tuegg miss the prize. Edward's surprising six straight wins highlight a strong field. Victoria hosts the event with NSW selections and a public play room.
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