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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
2
Edited by W E Corbett reports a packed crowd and rapid exchanges as Darcy and Holland stage their third bout. The piece portrays Darcy as a magnetic, resilient fighter facing Holland’s tactics, with spectators and promoters keen on wealth and a decisive win. The narrative highlights crowd enthusiasm, the fighters’ endurance, and the evolving rivalry.
A rough edged bill at the Hippodrome features Leary vs Bowery or related bouts with Jack Green and Graves Mendes names tied to the event. The night promises novice exhibitions and a 25 round headline card with Sullivan and Leary in top billing. local acts and vaudeville also advertised.
The Hippodrome boxing card drew a large crowd with bouts led by Gray versus Boddy and Wallis versus Rosay. Highlights include Eddy forcing the pace, several ten rounders, and notable performances by Andrews and Reardon as the night progressed.
A report on the gathering at Passy House for visiting Americans including Lambed Moyer and a large group from Levaines. Attendees included Me Joynton Suite MlC and Stewa, with remarks on Australian guests and Dencio’s Manila connection. The event featured Jack Munro’s address, city newspaper reactions, and cheers for the hosts with the chairman receiving enthusiastic applause.
The readable parts resemble a garbled prompt with scattered phrases about names, places, and dates but no coherent event or article. Key entities and actions are obscured, leaving only hints of people and places without a actionable story or outcome.
A report detailing boxing figures and bouts in Sydney with mentions of Jim Andrews and several fighters including Norse Cook, Lenard, Timmy Ryan, Joe Lynch, and Frank Daly. The piece notes international opponents, training camps, and upcoming matches, highlighting UK and Canadian connections and local boxing culture.
In a high drama boxing match at the stadium on Saturday night Blackburn and Jamito staged a fierce contest. Both boxers exchanged pounding blows with rapid exchanges, crowding each round with intensity as referees and medical staff monitored risks. The match featured Backburn’s sharp lefts and Jamito’s aggressive hooks, drawing cheers and questions as the final bell rang with no clear winner.
Boxing announcements list upcoming engagements for American boxers with dates in October and November. Names include Jax Man Jersey Al King and Jamie, with Mooney Ligg and Eddie Kelly linked to awards and events. Opponents to be chosen for Melbournetor Cup, and trials to select top challengers continue.
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