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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
16
In a chaotic match titled by Straight Left, Thorn and Humphries staged a long, fraught contest with heavy exchanges and crowd tension. The bout drifted through rounds with Thorn pressing the pace while Humphries delivered sharp counters, ending with a dramatic late surge and mutual respect as officials signaled the close.
Yates arrived with his brother to witness Thorn defend title against Humphre in a gripping three round duel. Thorn maintained control amid lively crowd chants as grandstand finishes impressed spectators. Promoter hints at further matches and potential Brisbane plans, with talks of a return bout for Humphre if negotiations succeed.
Boxing notes list Herbie and Meheran to co appear against Urde and O'Connor on Saturday. Mentions ex lightweight champ in Sydney, Bert Sparna plans, and a lineup including Jack Mecphene, Anthony, Micka Walsh, and others. Describes Melbourne Stadium events, Banquet honors, and preparations, with notable figures such as Paddy McShane, Jerry Marshals, and Ben Sparce noted in attendance.
The article reviews a Melbourne boxing card featuring Simpson and Ellis in a hard fought bout. It highlights Ellis’s resilient defense, Simpson’s varied attack, and a spirited crowd reaction with Ellis bleeding but continuing. Other notes include results from related bouts and updates on local fighters preparing for future matches.
A detailed boxing report outlines Bil Revert of Nenango challenging Queensland welter champion in an Ipswich bout. The account praises Revert as a formidable opponent, notes his amateur crown, describes his fighting style and stamina, and mentions negotiations for a match at the Brisbane stadium.
The Waverley Club led the Northern Rivers tour coverage with strong play. President Spence praised club support on Australia Day as players, including Bedford and McDonald, helped secure wins and near-pennant performances amid a busy schedule and selector discussions for state representation.
An account from a Denver Mountain News reprint covers the Sam Langford vs Sam McVea 20 round draw at Stockyards Stadium. Referee Bitsy ruled an even match with Langford delivering main blows to McVea's jaw while both fighters pressed, the crowd near 6000 noting the bout’s spirited exchange and perceived Langford resilience.
The piece reports on a possible British boxing title bout involving a young Canadian contender and hints at negotiations opening for a world championship. Details mention figures like Alf Bertinson and Eugene Corry, with references to past fights at Gaisty Hall in 1902 and 1900. The tone suggests decisive moves toward a major match, contingent on performances and promoter interest.
Reported events from the Newcastle Patriotic Tournament include Meeks defeating A Buh in a final SF ten Million division bout, Mojin praising Soup's drives, and Burke vs Murray in the Runtame final with judges split. Parker defeats Peter in a close three round battle amid enthusiastic crowd reactions.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Henry Fletcher piece mentions lathe, town, and doodle phrases. Readable nouns include Wayback Series, Henry Fletcher, Dads, Pose, Tyee, Commanoeatih, Olea. Limited coherent facts. appears incomplete and lacks a clear event or date.
The Melbourne boxing scene reports Frankie Bills versus Charlie Simpson in a trial contest. Speculation centers on Simpien facing Spargo December 4 and a potential featherweight title bout with Jimmy Hillar in Melbourne at year end. Local interest grows as Hughie Mee returns to form and fans anticipate key matchups.
The report covers a boxing event with multiple bouts and rounds. It highlights performances by Mable and Amber, near finishes by Tory and Gaver, and notes late round shifts. It mentions future bout arrangements and a planned match between Bobbie GaShare and Clifford. The carnival, held in Aurudl Tak, yielded a total profit of £40 27, deemed satisfactory.
A vivid Maitland event drew a large audience as top contenders faced off in a closely watched race. Local favorite Lae was defeated by the rival club’s standout rider, marking a notable upset after a prior win.
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