Referees of the Ring in Boxing lore and memory
A Newark writer recalls referees from early boxing days, highlighting fair rulings and dangers in and out of the ring. The piece traces figures such as Al Smith and others who faced perilous crowds, notes on notable bouts, and the evolution of referee duties from coastal clubs to major venues in New York and London.
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Newark
Atserl
Aupply
Ponsmonn Vouragy
TuinwvEs
Tine Rrievers
Tiv Drizering
Bhick
Saunrens
Saunrens Rhulr Duciotuuu
Aichauettty
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Easly
Yraten
Club oMeine Sn
Ijirat Cook
California
Tair
Ott
Whun
J Smith
Eportine Nan
Lin Ollthne
Kylie Meller
London
Jobo le Bultivan
Yonkers
Sullivan
Hades
Mee
Tracey
Real Gladinor
Lim
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Boston
Patura
Goloe
Flood
Smith
Hudson River
al Smith
Varwun Veuve
Lorth
al Smi
Lun Ao
Wilk
Jere Nunn
Hbeetuen
Jack McAulife
Austin Gibbons
Hoboken
Dann
Iba Beyt
Govel
English Bantam Champion Sees Ring Cautions and Career Echoes
The report recalls English bantamweight boxing with emphasis on authority figures and dramatic bouts. It notes the rivalries, refereeing style, and a path toward future champions, including figures who influenced the sport in the era and later political roles. The narrative blends match details with the era’s boxing culture and notable athletes.
Notable New Orleans Referee Duffy Shapes Early Boxing
The article recalls Peter Maher and Bob Fitzsimmons bouts presided by Duke Duffy in New Orleans in 1890s and 1900s. It narrates his influence on refereeing standards, his notoriety after decisions like Sharkey versus Fitzsimmons, and the rise of fledgling referees amid shifting rules and spectator demands.
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Prat
John Duffy
New Orleans
Sioiher
Roary
Duke
Olympic AC
Crescent City
Dany
Albuan Corbett McAuliGe-Myer
Digon’Skelly
Sey
Mate Vermetabie
Woo
Sharkey
Besten Fitus Mnianns
Frias
Bary Waz
Clues
Rematch Talks and Scuffle Over Broken Mill Boxers
The article recounts a tangle around Tommy Ryan and rival Fitsimmas, with talk of a Winter bout and money standoff involving Jim Millerich and Dawson. It notes Millerich’s cash handling, trainer Harry Duncan, and plans for a sparring show amid ongoing boxing tensions in Sydney.
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Siller
Even
Tee
Iil
Millerick
Rawson
Tie
Millerich
Millesick
Hannan and Douglas Boxing Mayhem At Uneasy Fight
In a chaotic bout described by witnesses, Hannan and Douglas clashed as fans recall a rough exchange culminating in a police intervention in the 18th round. One fighter tossed to the canvas, the other celebrated a controversial finish amid crowd turmoil and guard actions.
Trials and Troubles of Ring Men in Sydney Exhibition
Fragmented report details a boxing trial involving Tommy Ryan and Sandy Me Ves with heavy illness and a hospital stay. It notes Bryan Baker, Godfrey, Gelkie, and other figures preparing for Sydney appearances, plus a postponed match schedule and medical setbacks delaying the event.
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Tomany Ryan
Wav
Hyan
Ikae
Brian
Ironia
Gelbie
Sweer
Munro
Sesbane Btadium
Sandy
Sunthee
Billy Reardon
Beivene
Ann
Sie-wan
Ryan Tan
Neibs Hraten
Baer
Baker
Tommy
Sydney
Syd Godlery
Baler
Rian
Mr. Baber
Ryan
Brishage
Furemehi
Albury
Aimee
Tiny Keven
Lana
Reddy Bone
Paddy Pisott
Eiapchau
Bullees
Spargy
Ralgah
Uren
Crushy
Fide Bonen
Godley
North Sydney bout reshapes Dunleavy match lineup
Dunleavy faces Mesley in a contested North Sydney event canceled by travel delays. The card shifts as Frankie White withdraws after a long Columbus to train ride, while other opponents and substitutions test team plans and fan expectations.
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Dunleavy
North Sydney
Jack Dunleavy
Toma Nerdedon
Santenh Ang
Pie Jtvan
Frankie White
Columbus
Tim
Ole Bays
Johny Dantes
Vaudeville and Boxing At Stadium Stage Draws Crowd
A chaotic vaudeville night on the stadium stage segued into boxing with multiple bouts. Notable moments included Bluey Lake versus George Marsh in bantams and May O’Donnell in welters, as scores and crowd reactions dominated the late program amid unsteady performances and dramatic ring action.
Boxing Notes on Clune Training and O'Malley Rally
A fragmented report explores Jack Clune quitting to train, with mention of O'Malley and Uren discussing strategy and the tone of endurance rallies. Historical boxing references—Tom Coster, Norfolk, and a nod to Job Sullivan—frame a discussion on resilience and next bouts while noting uncertain, conjectural details.
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Morris
Unclear Teaching Merge Creates New Education Pair
A garbled report describes an unlikely teaching collaboration between Peary Danaan and Tommy Charley in the arts of Wilg ham fic cet. The fragment hints at plans to enter two parts, with prior popularity noted but unclear outcomes and reference to a location, mentions of Oregon, and a supposed denial by SHLMuat about pupil creative methods.
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O'Donnell
Gwenan
Ruth Weanena
Rey
Lurvel
Opponlig Iyer
Fitehound Hogan
Agaiind
Conmlers
Ynan
Tommy Uren
Tommy Mecca
Peary Danaan
Tommy Charley
Wilg Ham
Oregon
Greaves Ear Injury and Melbourne Connection Explained
The fragmentary report mentions Greaves and an ear injury amid a sequence of unclear references. It notes a Melbourne link and a tension around a confrontation or event, with mentions of delays, persuasion, and a figure named Harry associated with a writ or action. The text is garbled, but points to a sports or personal incident involving Greaves and an Australian context.
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Aarry Reaver
Queensland Buwer
Melbourne
Aqusnanium
Welling and Welling in Boxing Art Clash Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe Jon Welling and Joe Welling in a blending of boxing and art. Mentions of syndicate influence, cartoons, and a stance that Welling may pursue a national vocation, with past activity in Australia and a boxing cast on a Saturday Arrow broadcast.
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Jon Welling
Joe Welling
West
Csuyn Ban Es Alc
Police
Welling
Toe Payle
Thlaie
Australie
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Jo Sullivan
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Jack McAniffe
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Fox
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Joe Sxmonde
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George Marsh
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May O'Deenet
Ray
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Sydney Hay
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Taney
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Greaves
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Baker's Stadium
Maren
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Jew Jorauan
SAGA
Harry Lake
Jack Brown
Sem Einal
Jack Palmer
Ala Rvramgl
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