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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
3
A garbled report covers the Wills versus Smith bout on October 12. It notes Wills showed improved form and landed stronger blows, while Smith struggled to deter Wills and endured a long match with several decisive moments. The piece references expectations for a rematch and public interest in the champion.
Reported comments from Firpo and supporters sparked protests over calls in the Dempsey Firpo bout. Officials reviewed the match actions with disputed counts and penalties as the crowd and leagues debated the early rounds and potential rematch timing amid citizenship and law questions.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount V. Searle and peers in Australian rowing, recalling battles, champions like Mr J Slack and Mr Harry Baynes, Brisbane carnival days, and a 1885 Brisbane event. The piece notes training sheds, a commemorative address at Creswick and portraits of early rivals, with limited readable details.
A fragmented account details football codes meeting to secure better terms for using Sydney grounds. The report cites figures like Wrouuil and Langue, mentions Randwick and the Australian Rules League, and notes cautious unity to emulate British clubs while avoiding overreach.
A garbled OCR style page outlines cricket fixtures and school matches at multiple grounds. It mentions the P.SAAA event, Bushy Uni, Den iald Bathe, and school teams facing Old Boys with partial scores and player names like McGregor and Cohen. The fragmentary items reference rounds, venues, and dates with unclear specifics.
A November Toowoomba editorial argues for moral reform in school sports promoting self restraint and condemning publicity around athletes while condemning dopes and after race celebrations. It urges internal reform over public excess to protect youth.
An article complains that favoritism favors prominent boys over less privileged peers in school teams. It notes exams, holidays, and social status influence selection, with nobles oblige shaping access to playing opportunities. A cricket match between AACLP.S and the University is interrupted by rain and a bowled shot sequence.
A garbled report covers a boxing event featuring Ernie Unwin fighting through multiple bouts. Although details are unclear, Unwin wins several rounds and is noted for strong punching while opponent outcomes vary and one match is disputed. The piece mentions other fighters and a large patronage crowd.
The AENulreh stubs hint at a widening talent push with Australian players joining alliances and Italian influence. Wigan and other clubs pursue stars including A. J. Van Meerden and Van Sarbony as Union agents scout talents like Kennedy and Van der Spur, signaling shifts in rugby personnel and potential moves to Yorkshire clubs.
A garbled OCR passage references football and rugby terms, with scattered names and places. It mentions match context, players, and locations in a disjointed, unreadable format, suggesting a newspaper sports section fragment with incomplete details.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a sports report from New Salona or nearby town, mentioning a 4 point margin win and players Aron, Bowman, and Palvon Wayne. The passage references innings and a batter named Bowman, with scattered dates and locations, but the exact game details remain obscured.
An antiquerly worded notice describes a raffle offering a prize for a Wolesley car costing 1100 and Tickets sold for a chance at the prize, with references to the Fire Brigade and Att Union.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Charles Boswell and renowned guns, with unreadable surrounding fragments. The readable portion suggests a historical note or obituary style item centered on Boswell and his firearms.
Sailors faced patchy wind as Nettle showed form in the restricted class race for the maton Cup. Athens SS alt Remit alee and Coral Gyomse from Bar Toland posted notable results while others battled varying conditions across the fleet.
The article details a confusing horse or greyhound style race with many misread names and numbers. Albert and Rawhiti secure the trophy amid a tense finish as competitors stumble and lands are contested. Multiple horses or entrants show up with various scores and times, including Sunbeam and Peoria in a chaotic results section.
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