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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
14
The page reports boxing match announcements and upcoming bouts including Albert Colman versus Tom King, Be amateur light-weight title talk, and schedules at the Galathy Tours venue. It notes results, weigh-ins, and preparations for the December event, with mentions of athletes such as Mor Mors, Salen, and Crippe among others.
The excerpt reports heated debate over boxing brutality, citing Reverend Meyer and others. It notes calls for reform, concern over abusive conduct, and references to a match under scrutiny. It mentions Admiral Montagu and various figures tied to sports and public opinion, reflecting tensions between sport and safety in Britain.
The readable lines reference Jimmy Crabey and several unclear names. No coherent event or action is extractable. the text appears as a scrambled OCR snippet with partial names and fragments.
In a perplexing scene the Douglas team defeats Clarke amid garbled dialogue and odd phrasing. A tense exchange quotes Mark and Parson as tension rises around a supposed victory, while commentator Rouie Green-Taddp attempts to calm the crowd and explain the unusual events on the field.
Mark Higgins and Frank Picato feature in a terse exchange with a Melbourne lad referenced yesterday. The word play centers on a deal and a wager as witnesses in a strained boardinghouse setting.
LRISGHARDT HARRIERS faced a tough weightlifting event with top lifters from Wilshire and nearby clubs. Pete and others delivered strong performances in the lifting disciplines, while Welter divisions showcased emerging talent across the lineup.
A cryptic note reports an amateur syndicate caper near Petra involving levee work and suspected sabotage. Officials say the incident disrupted water control and prompted patrols along the riverbank. Police request tips from residents and workers who observed activity last week.
The hearing set at the Melbourne Athletic Club saw O’Grady and Macgowan framed for a disputed case. Armstrong and O’Grady faced opposing fates as jurors weighed color bias and personal rivalries amid tense testimony.
Murky text with mixed names and events describes a pole vault competition in Brisbane featuring Hinata and Tully, with Savy Guvesalaut and Mima Tet noted. The piece highlights emerging talent, footwork, and a fighterlike performance, while hints at uncertain results and a staged broadcast.
A garbled ms from a recent bout fuels talk of Tracey and Harhar in a contested boxing match. Writers from Avebland and Wellington reference referees and possible outcomes, with unclear lines about rounds, boxers, and a forthcoming welterweight contest at a Wellington stadium.
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