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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1925
Page
2
Australian welterweight Marty Collins outpointed New Zealand challenger Eddie Parker at Sydney Stadium. The bout featured heavy exchanges and multiple knockdown scares but Collins prevailed by a clear margin, despite Parker’s late surge and several protests from undecided observers.
Max Gornik aims for strong bouts after defeating Eddie Parker on a foul in New tonion. Cwral Armstrong notes Gornik’s improved form and readiness to headline Wednesday night shows at Bydoer Stadium, seeking a clash with Eddie Parker or a bout with Uren Kemp, amid a likely match with Kemp.
At Lidcombe Stadium a fine boxing program featured Jeff Brafdeck stopping J Chapman in the third round with a solid right hand. George Tevan and another rival delivered competitive draws, while Sontag edged a foe on points in a sharp display. Frank Hammond defeated Lou Berbito in six rounds, signaling Lidcombe’s rising boxing scene.
In Newcastle bouts Sid Burne defeats George O'Neill while Took Kou wins on points from Ern Mora after a fierce exchange. Rew lands strong rights on Mora but Mora answers every time, with the Northern hopefuls showing grit amid a tough prelim card.
A historical boxing piece discusses referees discretion in fouls and disqualification. It explains that penalties depend on impact and location of punches, warns against kneeing or low blows, and notes rules grant referees broad latitude when no harm results.
Leichhardt Stadium hosted a crowded program as Garnet Juno faced Nar key Fowler in a tough 20 round battle. Fowler, taller with clever reach, edged the coal field champion after late exchanges and was declared the winner amidst strong crowd support.
At Marrickville Olympic on Monday night Jack Jose won the main event over Harry Casey after a strong 15 round contest with a 10.39 to 10.64 score. Southpaw Jack Murray outpointed J. O Donnell in a 10 round bout while Sid Davie beat Ken Cady on points in four rounds.
An American reader in New Zealand commends Referee for fair boxing coverage. He notes Australian hospitality, praises cross border competition, and argues a true champion should fight all rivals regardless of color. He cites Jack Johnson and Australian promoter McIntosh as pivotal.
At Sydney Stadium a large crowd watched a six bout program full of close actions. Archie Hughes defeated George Typo in a twelve round bout by decision. Len Gartner won on points over Buck Shaw in six rounds. Tommy Len beat Roy Green in a four round match and Harry Drury defeated Jim Ite on points.
The event crowned winners across divisions with point decisions in most bouts. Beedle defeated Ford in the plyweight, Riley beat Dicky in bantams, Millard prevailed over Oliver in featherweights, Smiles beat Wilcox in lightweights, and Kearney bested Murphy in the welterweights. The heavyweight final saw James knock out Vickery in the fourth round.
Report from the Exhibition on Monday night notes that Waddy had been matched against Hira ddy and zimmers may not occur soon. Waddy’s immediate plan is with Alf Stewart, leaving the outcome indefinite.
A letter from Ida Kutterns extols Bisurated Magnesia as a cure for indigestion and meal time pain. She claims the preparation lets her enjoy meals without trouble and credits eminent doctors prescribing it for gastritis and related stomach ailments.
Meakee defeated opponent in a brisk Adelaide Exhibition bout as Menke and Barmeister staged a tight match. A decisive body press led to a fall in the second, with Micalee gaining the upper hand earlier. Mid bout, a hold by Mégtky produced a fall. Melbourne’s Mite was noted for a rule violation during the event.
Frush and Adriano clash next Saturday night in a 20 round bout with Frush noted for speed and stamina. The undercard features Bill Sweeney versus Vic Cady in four rounds and Jack Reed versus Len Soltan in ten rounds.
In a letter from Vancouver dated September 4, Eddie Thompson known as Canadian Eddie, writes of Vic King vs Vic Foley, saying King was robbed on an alleged foul after scoring three knockdowns in the eighth. He notes crowd sympathy for King, expected higher attendances, and possible future bouts with Jimmy McLarnin. Thompson also mentions Harry Whybrow and Joe Wilson, and references Jack Dillon’s continued presence in Frisco, plus a wrestlers’ tour of Australia and figures for four men in 2 cwt.
The retired unbeaten Australian lightweight champion Dughie Dwyer will visit the Newmarket Hotel in Albury with friends from across Australia. He aims to boost his business prospects, backed by Benjamin Tracey, as he remains a stylish figure and credit to boxing.
In Dunedin New Zealand Merv Williams defeated Lachie McDonald on points but sustained a broken thumb. The bout featured Williams challenging the New Zealand middleweight champion, with the injury affecting his performance.
Arthur Smith died in Newcastle Hospital after a bout with Tommy Buxton at Broad Way Stadium. Smith fought hard in the early rounds but faded by the 18th, was counted out in the ring, and died the next morning. A large funeral crowd mourned a promising young fighter as parents and community expressed grief.
In a 20 round Newcastle bout Tommy Kelly of Newcastle weighed 10.8 and beat Leo Wax of Maitland 10.11 on points after a tough clash at Nile. Referee Fred Baker awarded the verdict to Kelly despite Wax being over the weight limit by one pound. Kelly showed spirit by not claiming the £10 forfeit. The fight featured heavy punching and vim with a draw possible on points.
Australian titles at Brisbane concluded with decisive boxing results. Napper defeated Ford in the 114 division on points, Koolman defeated Gale for two wins, Beart beat Peckas for the welterweight crown, and Wileou defeated Dante in the heavyweight class, with Kean and others noted in divisional results.
Harry Nathan, famed trainer of boxers and promoter, announces plans to revive the sport in Australia from Redfern Amusement venue. He pledges strict discipline, fair pay, and careful promotion to reestablish the sport’s fame and provide opportunities for fighters under his direction.
The second round of the Western Suburbs Titles at Boreoodl Cinema featured amateur scoring with key bouts and forfeits. Notable results include Roesuts defeating Plyweight, Ford advancing after Micked out, Wilson beating Coyle with Hockley forfeit to Melton, and several featherweight matches where Oliver beat Healdy on points while Nightingale and Handly advanced due to forfeits. The tournament progressed with additional featherweight bouts and forfeits shaping the standings.
Readable text describes a boxing night with two main bouts Billy Biencea versus Jim Prams Pearce in Vic Rimona and Leo Cur. Mone and Edwards to box over 15 rounds. A 10 round bout to feature Pee eee ore Teen Fle with unclear names, plus Garrick praised for recent improvements.
Uren of Merrylands launches a public bid for a match with Billy Grime to claim the lightweight crown. He lists seven straight wins and attacks Grime’s selection while asserting bias against native Australians. He offers £100 to back himself for a fight with Grime and £10 to prove his claim.
A letter from manager Jimmy Evans of Vancouver lauds Mike OConnor a 145 pound fighter. He explains a delayed voyage to the Niagara and Sydney port, notes OConnor’s wins over Immerman, and predicts success in Australia while King chases the Canadian bantam title.
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