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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
11
In a storm drenched final, Richmond battles Carlton amid hail, mud, and frenzy. Players like Jones, Green, and Miners deliver decisive moves as Richmond edges Carlton, while the crowd roars through a brutal, wind swept contest that ends with Richmond claiming the title in a dramatic finish.
A faded report recalls the South Australian Football League final where Norwood triumphed over South Adelaide in a long rivalry, amid wet conditions and large crowds. The piece reflects on past premiers, notes Norwood’s sustained success since the district system, and reminisces about the era’s football culture and players.
The Port crew and Norwood clash in a hard fought game with Port leading early and Norwood rallying to secure a 48 to 28 advantage at the end of the fourth quarter. Key players include Norwood’s Alling and McBee contributing scores, while Port’s Dewar and Gans also tally.
A fragmented account from Adelaide Oval chronicles a tense match between South Adelaide and an unnamed rival. Observers note shifting momentum, crowd size around ROF Wien, and lingering questions about key plays and final results amid unclear passages.
Canterbury beat Corrimal in a dramatic Winter Cup clash with Wyber scoring the late winner. Hartigan and Drury starred for the visitors Shipton made key saves as Canterbury surged. Granville Two Blues edged Walden Rovers 2 0 to reach the national junior final while other league results featured Middlesbrough, Burnley, Chelsea, and Manchester City in a busy Saturday program with wins for Newcastle and Leeds and draws for Tottenham and Arsenal.
The Australasian team lost to Sta at a London venue with about 15000 spectators. Notable players named include George Conk, Ty Clanheans, Blane W. A. Hall, Fadi J Owen Halesy, Koremida J Carrarahe, J Taylor, and J Brice. Wests Thompson scored a 3 penalty goal. Bryant Yewsine scored after, with Tasey assisting. The match featured strong defense from the Australasian side, while Craig and Cubitt helped push the visitors ahead before England equalized late.
Boxing fixtures and schedule details list forthcoming events led by Jim Wowne and partners. The report names venues, dates, and participating boxers including Bertie and Guy, with emphasis on grand valley and local arenas.
The report covers boxing action with Sudington and Spuds Murphy, Ramana clash, and bouts featuring George Reed and Manual Azevedo. It notes spectator interest, induction opportunities, and varied performances across weigh classes, highlighting evolving careers and local promoter activity.
In a lengthy brutal match Jamito defeats Noble across many rounds, with both fighters trading early power and sustained pace. The bout features close rounds, standout stamina, and a late surge by Jamito as Noble battles to the end.
A corrupted OCR text references boxing events and local people including McCoy, Leonard, Bermy, and Taylor. It mentions a weight class bout with a listweight championship and various names like McCoy, Leonard, Garring, and Gunn. The passage also alludes to dates, locations, and crowds but is largely unreadable.
Nasir and Cairns clash in a hard fought eight round amateur bout. Parkes pressed Cairns early and quickly closed in on the sailor. Although Cairns landed sharper blows, Parkes gained points with roundhouse flurries and a stern defense. The final tally saw Parkes slightly ahead on points when the bell rang.
The passage records blurred remarks about a boxing match and wagers with references to a promoter, potential contenders, and expectations around a late 19th or early 20th century bout. Names and places are unclear but mention a champion, a challenger, and bets tied to a forthcoming decision or knockout outcome.
Medal ceremony details unclear in OCR text. Mentions Hugh D Melntork MAC and gold award references. Unable to extract clear event name, date, or organization from the fragmented lines.
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