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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
15
Notes from The Referee outline the looming Darcy versus Clabby middleweight clash. The piece mentions possible opponents, training plans, and ongoing negotiations as boxers prepare for a high-stakes contest with American interest and betting momentum building.
In a contested remittance case, Darcy agrees to meet McGourt y only if he receives 30 percent of the gate, instead of the current quarter share. The dispute hinges on money division and bargaining power, with both sides pressing for favored terms.
World middleweight champion Lee Darcy prepares for a major clash with Jimmy Clabby. Clabby lauds Darcy as a strong, clever opponent in good form, while Darcy emphasizes hard work and readiness, noting the bout will not be easy and expects a tough test.
Historical notes describe plans and talk around heavyweight contenders led by Jess Willard. Promoters tout Moran Core y and Savage as potential foes, with New York City and Asbury Park dates mentioned. The piece hints at promoter Curley’s influence and the evolving path to a champion title fight.
A crowded arena witnessed a controversial decision in the international heavyweight fight between Harry Weyve and Write Holland. Reeve, though showing good form and resilience, faced boos as the judge’s ruling favored Holland. Weyve pressed hard, displaying strength and boxing skill, but discipline and tactics limited his success.
NSW feather and bantam championship eliminations set to fill vacant leather and bantam titles. Ray Conly and Herb William meet next Saturday week in featherweight clash while Teddie Green, Australian bantamweight champion, is ready to face challengers up to 118 pounds. Neil Smitty may also be lined to meet Green in a future date to determine the state champion.
The article previews a boxing match featuring Darcy as the champion contender with expectations of a fair fight. It notes Reynolds and Murray as possible opponents, mentions training and conditioning, and discusses audience interest and the chance of a decisive victory for Darcy, who aims to deliver a strong performance.
Me Hyer Keesing has secured a return bout at West Maitland Stadium next Saturday night between arnty welters Sid Deering and Evernden Sid Deering faced Kolesianthy in past fights at Liverpool and Olympia. Private Jack Watson writes from Beypt saying all is set. he recalls Harry Lennard May and the loyalty of the boys as they seek victory.
In a hard fought match at Leven Reeve compels victory over Holland after a long sequence of blows to the jaw and body. The crowd witnessed a decisive late surge with Reeve gaining the edge in rounds five and six before Holland rallied, but the referee’s decision went to Reeve amid loud cheers. Bill Ewart, noted amateur champion, announced an upcoming November 17 date to determine the state welterweight title in the professional division, pending who holds the title on that night.
A garbled feature from the Police Gazette extols Les Darcy as the finest middleweight ever, noting his age of nineteen in 1914, recent victory over Eddie Gverly in sixteen rounds, and rapid rise in Sydney with trainer Haws. The piece lauds his stamina, brain, and fighting promise, amid colorful, period rhetoric.
The Brisbane Stadium hosted a crowded boxing evening with Lawson defeating Andrews in a close match and Geikie's victory over Wave being noted for weight and style. The event drew police attention amid debates over refereeing and new boxing regulations expected to tighten control.
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