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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
3
A long profile notes heavyweight Comner Wilson’s recent bout and public reaction. It recalls past victories, includes references to opponents, training, and the Navy wartime service, with mentions of his friends, the press, and a planned Melbourne match.
Fragmented text outlines a boxing or sporting incident involving Billy Shade and Tommy Uren in Sydney. It mentions a return match arrangement, a debate on venue, and multiple unnamed figures. The garbled OCR preserves some names and context but lacks coherent sequence or clear outcomes.
The article details Wall Flynn and Jones boxing bouts at the Hippodrome with a hard fought near draw, plus a long report on Stone and European challengers as promoters hype future bouts. It also covers billiards results from Melbourne clubs, noting Harry Stone and Tony prospects and the season’s top performers.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists scattered names and places with no clear event or context. It includes a mix of garbled city and personal names, with no coherent narrative or date.
A flood of letters and endorsements extols a nerve tonic sold as a cure for pain and fatigue. Callers describe relief from chronic headaches and insomnia, crediting the product with restored energy and improved mood, while urging others to try it.
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