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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1923
Page
3
The famed bout between Jack Dempsey and Luis Firpo is recalled with dramatic quotes about the shocking blow and Dempsey’s iron chin. Dempsey recalls the moment the blow landed and how the fight nearly changed fate before his eventual victory.
New York sports scene notes a Dempsey plan for 1923 and 1924, linking boxing profits to tax policy. The piece discusses earnings near a million dollars, government taxation on income over 190,000, and potential promoter involvement, with race and political implications in New York framing the boxing world.
The report describes a rough encounter at Newcastle with Collins and Joseph involved, noting moments of tension and a disruptive session. It mentions spectators and a sequence of exchanges, with references to names and events during the open play and subsequent actions.
A garbled OCR entry mentions Barurdan and Bran sources with notes about a stoppage on the eleventh found and a mary shane. It references a hand and a draw at a house, but the full names, dates, and context are unreadable.
Eddie Butcher a soldier boxer started in the game at twelve enlisted when very young and lost only two contests in sixty. The article traces his early life in Australia, noting his father butcher, training beginnings, uneven amateur run, and rise toward potential championship status with notable opponents and bouts in Sydney and Melbourne.
Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen stage a dramatic pro debut duel in Sydney with a near even start, Sarazen pulling ahead late but Hagen forcing a halved result on the back nine. Other notes mention Fred Wager defending his welter title against Blip Stacker in Adelaide.
In a crowded Brisbane arena Yates defeated an opponent in a bout described as tense and evenly matched. The second round saw decisive exchanges with Yates gaining the upper hand and delivering a series of effective punches to seal the win.
A detailed report from Mattouras Stadium describes a fierce boxing match where Filipino fighter Spargo dominated Macario Villon. The bout featured relentless exchanges, Villon’s moments of offense, and a dramatic climax as Spargo landed decisive blows in the late rounds.
Sydney bowling scene heats up with John Young Shield matchups and Victoria battle summaries. Warringah and Sydney clubs discuss prospects and personnel while Weaver and Backsfield comment on bowlers and schedules amid looming competitions.
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