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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
9
The text presents a garbled boxing scene with misread names and actions. It references fighters such as McCormack and Attell in orthodox stances and a contender named Sumtripping toward a championship in Detroit, with fragmented play by play and dubious lemmas about punch power and near outcomes.
The 1944 contest, held January 9 at Syinng Statin, ended in disappointment for those hoping for an Adlinbesion ink. McCormick led a close finish but Summers faded, while Tulio and others faltered, leaving the title unsettled and the field unbalanced as the audience watched.
The bout featured punch heavy exchanges as Summers sought a quick win while McCormick showed nerves and resilience. Foul marked exchanges drew attention but the fight continued with both men trading blows and tentative late pacing.
A look at the 1914 title bout where Johnny Summers lost his British Empire welterweight crown to Tom McCormick at Sydney Stadium. The punch that decided the match landed late, with lingering errors and overconfidence cited as factors in Summers relinquishing the title.
The 1914 Sydney boxing match saw McCormick triumph over Summers in a dramatic exchange. Summers pressed early with relentless body blows and head shots, but McCormick steadied, weathered the assault, and delivered a decisive right to the jaw sealing the victory.
A brutal exchange ends Summers career as McCormick lands decisive rights in the final moments. Summers collapses to the canvas, his body limp as the Mohammedan fighter stands over him in victory, sealing a moment in boxing history.
A garbled report describes an athletics meet at Culonhod Stadium where Jules Lorownegud and Elvo Purjo chase a three hundred yard record era. English champion Be Whomnog’s times challenge world marks as attempts to run three consecutive forty yards near a minute. Attempts to beat or approach the mile near four minutes are noted along with other sprint exchanges and national contenders.
A controversial remark from a Rhodes scholar and Oxford captain about South Africa's rugby team during their visit to Great Britain sparks discussion. The critic notes potential performance differences under varying conditions, suggesting the team could be the world's best dry-weather exponents while facing muddy play.
An analysis blends track and field hopes for Nurmi level feats with rugby referee issues and English South African clashes. It notes trials in Los Angeles and Australia New Zealand referee chatter, plus Golf star Allie Hayes’ German visit and comparisons of Springboks to British rivals.
Perry, the Irish Davis Cup player, faced California star Hiaworth Vines in a disputed exhibition. Vines won the doubles with Beams, while Perry later defeated Vines in mixed events. The day showcased Amertain’s prowess over Liltry in singles.
Fragmentary note recalls a long distance race mystery with mentions of Browsholw 1028 and names such as Jason Taudourioyue Nos, Nuril Urintand, and Morky-lel Elon. The muddled text hints at a famed mile event, a nightly pursuit, and an elusive record but no clear outcome or dates emerge.
Notable oversea sportsman Krakow of Finland defeated Virtanen in the 1000 metres, with a time around 2 minutes. Daven of South Africa beat We Nducer for a 1600 to 1417 victory. W. King, the American high jumper winner, retires to focus on medical studies, amid broader coverage of British lawn tennis and other athletics.
American sprinter Toppino tied for 100 yards and Willian logged a quarter mile best on damp track as the squad closed a South Africa tour in Cape Town with a 4 to 4 draw against the host. Morty posted a high finish in the light events and Hut Fehl set a new hurdle mark in the meeting with Percy Beard unavailable.
WIKG notes Bakewell, England and Northants batsman, aims to turn pro in football, declining Lord Tantnyson’s West Indies tour. He says his ambition is to earn a living by playing games as he plays for Northampton Nomads at centre forward.
Norwegian pole vaulter Harles Hop posted new marks in Oslo with a pole vault showing 408 metres, though not expected to be sanctioned as a world record. The amateur status remains listed, with American Geo Gaenos noted as holder of a prior mark and the event described as unsettled amid competing claims.
John M Quigley, aged 80, a noted horseman and member of the Trangie Stock Club, recalled riding with Australia’s poet Adam Lindsay Gordon. Quigley, a longtime NSW turf servant, described Gordon as dashing and capable during his 40 years in the sport and era.
The report notes South Africa’s contest strength at the Empire Games with standout performances. Lege secures victory in the 100 yards and sets a strong pace, while H. OG Nort gains recognition from the British Decathlon of 1928. The tour ends with a decisive win over Berlinger, illustrating South Africa’s rising track presence and the impact of American coaching on their athletes.
Reported plan to test automatic slot machines at the next Newbury meeting following a London News of the World notice. Backers would insert two shillings, press a button for win or place, and tokens would be issued if successful, with the scheme to be expanded if the trial proves viable.
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