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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
7
The Amateur reports on national boxing events with Ike Stewart's defeat and notable amateur bouts. Mentions Lee Hiere, Gut, and other fighters, with discussion of upcoming matches, management notes, and expected clashes. Includes club updates and a recap of recent performances and future prospects.
The passage describes Heckenburgs seeking a boxing bout with rival Heckenburgs led by Ferterday AI. It notes a planned meeting Friday at noon to finalize a match involving rough fighters from Liverpool and nearby towns, with Jim Scanlan pressing for a formal wager and a strong local interest in the contest.
The article covers the State Amateur Championships at Sydney with Welland defeating rivals in a dramatic heavyweight contest. It highlights Welland’s tactical strength and the event’s ceremonial closing, praising officials, promoters, and the victorious athletes while noting other weight divisions and notable performances.
In a crowded Mate venue on a Saturday night Mendoza M Kell dominating fighter, won a ten round clash against Jack King. The Welsh challenger King showed grit but M Kell used superior footwork and power, finishing strong with decisive exchanges and clear control through the later rounds.
Readable excerpts describe discontent over unsigned articles and disputes among promoters and athletes. The piece notes unsportsmanlike behavior, threats, and potential official actions. Mentions specific figures like Cripps, Wellog, Jack Wala, and Frank Neal, with references to contests at the Golden Gut and in Melbourne and Sydney.
Jack McGowan aims to clinch a win against Charlie Front under Na jonal porting Club management in Castlerough Street. The bill also features heavyweights Harry Dawson versus Toos Taylor, with preliminaries and 20 round potential, pricing 4/ and 5/ with reserved seats.
Letter from Jimmy Anthony to Jim Foonan dated San Francisco September 10, 1910 discusses boxing buzz. Mentions Joe Goddard shot, Kid Lavigne and Kid Parker bouts, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Munn, and Corbett as figures. References future fights, fighters' forms, and travel plans across cities including Baltimore and Portland.
An old notice from the Gate Athletic Club documents its establishment in 16 and describes a concert program with a list of performances and performers. The fragment mentions dates, venues, and various names, indicating a schedule of events and memberships for a community athletic and cultural club.
Wire report from Melbourne notes a poorly attended Lyceum Hall boxing event. Stewart showed little rhythm while Preston used weight advantage to dominate early rounds before Stewart was knocked down in the third. final judges gave Paddy Haste as referee, with Turner represented by Ed Williams and Abe Willis backing Stewart.
Melbourne fighter Palmer and Sydney challenger Taylo drew a strong crowd at the Gaiety, sparring over two rounds in a lively bout. Cripps impressed by mixing pace against Connons style as Toohey fought hard, while Dom Macdonald controlled the match and Palmer delivered decisive blows to test Rollo's resilience.
Melbourne boxing notes report a crowded Finray Amateur Athlete Club show on Wednesday afternoon headlined by Conkeley of Firroy versus Jack Donahoo of Tasmania, with Whiting winning a ten round bout and Creadon delivering a sharp slipping exhibition. Strata Florida remains firm at 101 for the Melbourne Cup as Sydney racing fans anticipate Flemington.
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