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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
3
Boxing notes from the railway and tramway arena highlight contenders for titles. The page, though garbled, references matchups and notable figures like Mal and others, with scant legible details on dates, venues, or outcomes.
A late ceremony at the Town Hall welcomed residents to a boxing event featuring fighters from Avaveur Shamgoon and visitors from Sydney with Major-General Brand praising wartime champions. Alderman Marks and Donnelly Tel noted the event’s promotional spirit as a sign of public spiritedness and unity in the region.
A detailed account describes Dempsey and Carpentier facing a rapt audience in a dramatic arena. The piece notes crowds, spectacle, and the melee around the bout as observers compare it to historic moments while the fighters endure intense exchanges and showmanship.
A controversial story from London details a young New Yorker and associates claiming manipulation around a Dempsey Carpentier era bout. It outlines alleged schemes, staged show elements, and financial disputes involving rights, profits, and film proceeds, with figures around 30,000 dollars and 100,000 dollars mentioned amid theatre and stadium plans.
Georges Carpentier narrates his memorable Ghent fight against Wells known as the Bombardier, detailing the brutal twelve rounds, the crowd’s roar, and the dramatic finish. He recalls Mitchell challenging Wells and a Paris aftermatch, where English fans and boxing culture mix with bets and personal rivalries.
A scrambled report notes DEN TRACEY back in Sydney after a month away in New Zealand. The piece hints he aims to sharpen his form in coming weeks while Wilkland and Bemperey settle plans for a possible title bout with Willard.
A chaotic but information rich summary outlines regatta plans and honors in Melbourne and Sydney clubs. It mentions the King’s Challenge Cup, prize funds, and memorial events, with names like Ripley and Barraniates. Also notes Olympic style care in club activities and upcoming regatta schedules across several clubs.
Reported in Sydney the Botany grounds yielded about 3000 bakers catch, a strong haul for late season with waters unusually full. Skipper noted good sport and expected activity to continue as Antuarian flahar and northern trawlers push into Ansovintlimtates. Weather and gear changes anticipated to maintain stocks and prevent overfishing. Local shore reports show bustling activity at Cronulla with several vessels returning with catches as gleaming fish signal health in the season.
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