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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1920
Page
2
The report details a boxing match where Godfrey and Jamito Filipino fighters faced a dramatic contest. The fight featured powerful exchanges, a pivotal head clash, and a late surge from one competitor that stunned the crowd as judges ruled in a near finish.
A garbled report recounts an Australian traveler Fred Dyer reflecting from Cardiff Wales on life, culture, and adventures abroad. He praises Australia as a fine country and recalls interactions with Australians, French and British, noting experiences in sport, travel, and show business amid wartime memories and public life.
Fragmented text recounts boxing and track discussions involving Georges, Cook, and referees, with mentions of venues in Whangarei, Adelaide, and Patras. Includes references to promoters, events, and possible schedules, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
A garbled report details Paris presence and boxing circuits during wartime, naming promoters like Redmond Barry and fighters including Noble, Sater, Dupre, and Griffin. It recalls bouts at the Cirque de Paris and Albert Hall, mentions medals, German shelling, and a Belgian-Russian theater of clashes, with references to champions and promoters across France and England.
The bout at the Wippaodrome features Gleeson pressuring Allison while a chaotic sequence unfolds with spectators reacting to a sudden clash. The match ends with Gleeson dominant as Allison staggers and the crowd reacts to a controversial exchange and a dramatic finish.
The column catalogs boxing figures and debates from Chicago circles, praising Frank Brogan and discussing Godfrey era prospects, betting outfits, and trainer tactics. It mentions Abe Attell and a syndicate, while outlining plans for Leonard vs Joh confrontation and recent training milestones.
The article details Harry Wills as a top heavyweight contender amid a heated era, with discussions of his rivalry with Peter Jackson and possible bouts against Dempsey. It notes Wills's skill, background, and public debate over race, while citing promoters, coaches, and press opinions shaping the heavyweight scene.
A historical notice promotes a home made remedy for colds influenza bronchitis and related ailments. It describes throat and bronchial irritation relief through a warm preparation and mentions a monetary saving claim and guidance for usage.
The Sunday Times presents a magazine style weekly devoted to liberal education and general interest. It promises intimate profiles and essays, aiming to engage readers with thoughtful content and cultural topics, including education and public life.
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