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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
15
The article recounts the 1900s era clash between Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries, detailing the brutal Galveston style war in the ring. It notes Fitzsimmons as a fearless fighter, Jeffries’ overwhelming power, and the dramatic knockdowns in their famed bouts.
Fragmented OCR recounts Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries bouts with chaotic phrasing. It notes ringside talk on punching power, strategy shifts, and evolving styles as both fighters faced adjusting opponents, with references to Coney Island bouts and subsequent reflections on showings.
Jack Driscoll, tied to Tonestreet and Brisbane Stadium work, hoped for a refereeing vacancy. He felt Angelo Marre should have been signed to the post and says his past performances as third man were judged by top referees.
The fragmentary report outlines a boxing challenge involving Aceagus Edily and Syaney Become ink Shrowd with a fight proposed at Bat for sty otnke the Victorian might we Sse. The Tinsle party offer £5 to referee and seek a worthy opponent as talks proceed. Baker signals readiness to stage the scrap amid preliminary discussions.
A crowded stadium hosted a multi bout program with numerous boxers, fans, and refereeing action. Highlights included Les Watson and Billy Shaw's draw, Samuels and Molden in a tense stand, and Dwyer delivering a brave showing before O Donnell faced an injured Kearns withdrawal.
Fred Dyer the Apetealion middleweight drew ten rounds with Tommy Robson of Malden in Boston. Robson pressed early but Dyer’s defensive style kept him from penetrating, and the bout extended to a ten round decision draw.
A garbled, era-style sports event notice previews a boxing tournament with named boxers and schedules. It lists entrants such as Gleeson, Sullvan, and Bully, plus a women’s exhibition and venue details, noting admission for ladies and a plan for multiple divisions.
A chaotic report describes Turshoula facing off with NaUhMe OT and mile match plans at a stadium near Suuumtay on November 10. Promoter talk includes Jock Kennedy and Jack Irvin preliminaries and a proposed grudge bout at headquarters, with Teed Edwards coordinating and Scrumbly Green among onlookers.
A fragmented wartime note mentions Lieut Merrifield Wil Sayers and boxing bouts in France and at an airport. It describes men earning for the brigade, sideweight drills, and reflections on weariness and duty amid the campaign.
A readable fragment describes Bob Matcham, ex-amateur champion, turning professional in Melbourne at a Bradings tournament on a Saturday. Details mix matchups and ringside observations, noting Matcham’s performance against Harry Williams and a later final outcome, with references to events at the Athenaeum and ringside chatter about forthcoming bouts.
Mick King, known as Frisco Mick King, headlines a Melbourne boxing card featuring Francois Barrieaue and Jack Downey. King defeats Downey with a sharp left and aggressive assault, earning cheers as the Australian show highlights his comeback form and the bout’s dramatic finish.
In a tense New York showdown at St. Michieion Rink, Gunboat Smith and Frank Moran fought a draining ten round battle with Moran bleeding from the left eye and Smith failing to secure a decisive win. Reports say Smith pressed early and landed more clean blows, while Moran endured punishment but withstood the attack, signaling a potential rematch as both men seek top opposition and titles in the Gardner era of heavyweight boxing.
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