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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
16
Rambler reports Sandy McVea defeating an unnamed opponent with a sequence of overpowering right and left swings. The bout featured exchanges in both rounds with frequent fatigue and refereeing interference noted as the crowd booed and some blows landed cleanly, including a notable sequence in the ninth that left the opponent dazed before a final rally saw McVea maintain control.
Fragmentary report covers Jack Reid in America planning a bout with Bonita New or George Clap in Youngstown Ohio, chaotic negotiation with O Sullivan and Brown for Madison Square Garden, delays and residency rules for U.S. papers, and brewing tensions amid boxing promotion. бесп
Fragmented OCR text hints at past tramway champion memories and local figures. Names like Barrett Seamlur Morey appear amid garbled phrases about practice, fans, and community events, with unclear dates or places.
A deranged letter from Freddie Welsh requests official sanction to form and recruit a German front fighting unit for overseas service. He claims support from graduates, veterans, and private citizens, noting his dual British and American ties and offering himself for service. Governor Whitman reportedly rejected the proposal.
Fragmentary notes recount Pat O Keefe and Jack Flanagan sharing wartime concerns. Mentions training, travel to Australia, hopes for compensation after the war, and local figures Kelly and Mr Corbett. Scattered phrases reference boxing and home front matters.
Sharman on tour with bantam Teddy Maceby draws observers who pay to see the youngster in action. Jim Sharman promises prize money for any boy who can hurt his lad. Lord Mayor Ald. J D Meagher to perform opening ceremony at the new Callage and the 34th Senior Cadet Band led by Bandmaster Ridgway will attend.
A Stadburn publicity page previews Tonight's boxing card with ten round bouts featuring Billy Mouty and George Sellars, plus multiple contenders and trainer exhibitions. Also noted are Saturday night bouts, preliminary Core-Holland match lineups, and the June 9 or 16 potential finale.
Edwards and Stone staged a high tempo draw amid a sell out crowd at the city rink. The American fought back hard as Stone pressed with clever footwork, exchanges, and hard defenses, the pair trading rounds in a dramatic headline showdown.
The report covers Victorian boxing with Roy Hickey and Josh Renny in dra ft, mentions Jack Bette, and references Stadium events. It notes injuries to many participants, including Ernest and Stone, plus Alby Torrens as a wartime death prisoner of war and other fighters reported wounded in France.
Herb McCoy outpoints Matty Smith in a lengthy, action packed boxing match. The American cruise controlled exchanges with sharp jabs and body blows, earning the decision as Smith showed grit but could not keep pace in later rounds. The bout set up anticipation for a future clash while a Lavender Day Church fund event loomed on the same card.
The article recalls a Wednesday boxing night featuring Austin versus Lyons with Austin weighing in before the bout and eyeing future bantam title action. It notes past rivals, upcoming matches including a planned meeting with James Blackburn, and the lively state of Brisbane boxing as fighters like Carr Clarke McCoy and Graham Taylor prepare for bouts.
Partial readable text shows sympathy and regret after a death. Mentions names like Bra, Seth, Alan, and Danny, with hints of a staged event and artistic performance. The fragmentary note hints at sorrow and mourning within a community.
A fractured report details Hecter Matrille's effort at Melbourne where intense workouts unfold. Mentions Sarge y Tashi and Mr George Ballliew among a group pushing through hard drills at Fueray's gym. Weather noted as warming yet harsh conditions affect practice.
Early last week in Sydney a NSW Rowing and Sculling meeting discussed the Memorial Trophy event near Parramatta. At Glebe Point the 38th annual Glebe JC club meeting chaired by H C Hogue reviewed finances, new officers were named, and memorials for three members were noted amid a surplus in assets.
A detailed report covers the Northern District turf event with rivals including Grand Vister and Double Strength. Princess Currie struggles to place, while several horses clash in a long, feature filled handicap, showcasing tense finishes and steward actions.
A foggy night at the stadium featured intense weightlifting style rounds and close hugging clinches, with standout performances from Dave King, Roy Weavés, and Jack Shor. Spectators saw tense moments as referees ruled key moves, while Norman Smish and Kent led the effort in the bantam division amid early standings showing strong rivalries.
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