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Newspaper

Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 30, 1917

Page

15

Remarkable Athletes Who Died Suddenly

A sprawling, fragmentary obituary tribute recalls the sudden deaths of celebrated athletes. It weaves memories of Low Darcy and Wilk Whistler with references to battles, injuries, and public reaction, and notes Sydney, Melbourne, and notable figures like Professor Wilsm McNinrs and James Sullivan in a sweeping, era-tinged lament.

Low Darcy Alblwio Tia Ste Henry Freak Sourie Ldn Darcy Holleerie Kloras Yuckba America Melname General Inarhand Ilno Whinller Australia Clampati

Clabby Defeats Smith In Ten Round Heavyweight Bout

The tall Australian Clabby outboxed and knocked down American Smith in a hard ten round. Clabby’s sharp lefts and body blows wore Smith down, ending with a decisive knock out in the final rounds as spectators roared.

Hia Advertey Taos Smith Jedd Squin Lous Wall Uch Snd Nec Smith Arthur Beatt Gaat Rhus Clabby Tinin Hase Breuhe Tiehe Smitty Crabby Clariity Cubby Tod Mpi Ueacary Sif

Preacher Fighter Dougherty Receives Licensing Approval

Milwaukee fighter and Rhinelander resident known as an ex champion has been cleared by the State Athletic Commission. The article notes his past fighting career, his turn to preaching, and his current church work while highlighting his public recognition and controversial path through Wisconsin boxing history.

Milwaukee Dougherty Rhinelander Earl Leave Athletic Commission Fredge Jack Duliaherty Australia Bal Brown Snd Gervained Seth Rae Rhinelanger Wie Janary the Rhine Anion Anatelir Arsaeinden Prise Hahier Wisconsin Nibben Kid Wade Broidnward Fontewis Wei Kent State Commission Eine Than Eiverelth Ues Marais Mnmovhly Ud Alex Seid Wedge Bern Green Te Basie Biste Ahd Wis Hurtnell Wadge

Barney Kieran the remarkable young athlete dies at 49

The article recalls Barney Kieran, famed for rapid rise in Australian athletics, his late career in Australia and England, and his sudden death at 49 after injuries and illness. It notes his 3068 days of competition, his resilience, and tributes from readers and clergy.

Barney Kieran Garth Bearley Barney Carter Furth Eyrsbe Tian Od Kieran Dukita Australis Sreer Te Reva. Kyn Gilchyrst Searles

Frank Slavin and Sovech Slevin in Wartime Tale

Fragmentary text discusses Frank Slavin and Sovech Slevin, an Australian figure, linking to London sports pages. Mentions wartime rhetoric and alleged taped statements about Canada and a war memory. References to Ira Bit and Brian Lige appear as stray names in a garbled history snippet.

Frank Slavin Sovech Frank Slevin Esvy BeuRoe Byush Csluas London Slevin France Hal Canada Brian Ligie Anaiause West Frau P

Writing at Brisbane Confusion Reveals No Excuses

Dave Meekin explains a series of unclear notes and alleged events dated around a Brisbane session. He mentions McCoy creating him last night at the Braduim and admits uncertainty about a meeting dated nineteen, discussing a boxing bout and rough recollections from a prior trip to New York.

Darcy Tommy Disk Dempsey Tomy Byam Cenelion Dee Andy Jacke Dempsey Coney Island Fearon Dempsey Ile Amiy Bowen Laviene Borrer Cing Tong Jayk Jack Dave Meekin Brisbane Sigr McCoy Braduim Dale Mondap Gebline Munro Mowever Mer

Gymnasium Reel Mystery Stirs Local Interest

A fragmentary note describes a gymnasium event reel labeled as 1 ee reel mal nilled aeety. Community curiosity centers on the incomplete record and what venue or activity the reel documents. Further details remain unclear from the garbled text.

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