George Dawson Returns to Sydney After 32 Years Away
Ex light welterweight champion George Dawson arrives in Sydney aboard the RMS Niagara, greeted by old friends led by Charlie Dunn. He recalls fights with Ironbark Jim Burge, praises Peter Jackson, and reflects on boxing's evolution while praising Esany Leonard. Dawson’s long career as a boxing instructor at the Chicago Athletic Club and his return belt from New York are noted.
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Billy Miller
Jack Batman
Jack Fuller
Chiddy Ryan
Mick Dunn
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Esany Leonard
Peter Jackson
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George Johns
Remarkable welcome home for George Dawson at Sydney event
A large crowd at Motel Australia honored George Dawson returning after 32 years away. Speakers praised his boxing career and character, and urged improved support for Australian athletics. The gathering included many notable boxing figures and legends of the era.
Colored boxers among world’s best ten
The piece surveys historic great colored fighters and names Peter Jackson George Dixon Joe Gans Joe Walcott and Jack Johnson as among the era’s best. It notes Wills nearing top status as a current obstacle to white rivals, with Dempsey as the only white boxer who might beat him.
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Lula Firpo
Peter Jackson
Australia
Hall of Fame
Jackson
Tad
John L. Sullivan
Bob Fitzalmmons
Peter
Jim Corbett
Paddy Slavin
National Sporting Club
London
England
Slavin
W. W. Naughton
Himeel
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Joe Gans
Gan
Gans
Buffalo
Dan Bouelle
Jordans
Dan
Joe
Joe Walcott
Kid Carter
Dan Creedon
Bill Hanrahan
Sandy Ferguson
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Langford
Iy In
Tommy Burny
Sydney
Dempsey
Vacant World Titles Loom Over Featherweight Scene
The article notes Dundee abdicated the featherweight crown, with Benny Leonard possibly facing Mickey Walker for the lighter title and a January 1 defense against Dave Shade if victorious. It surveys top American contenders, lists many fighters by city, and mentions an elimination tournament with hefty guarantees as a possible path to a new champion.
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Song
Johnny Dundee
Benny Leonard
Dundee
Leonard
Mickey Walker
Dave Shade
America
Lew Tendler
Jersey City
Tendler
Philadelphia
Middleweight wrangle over Australian title dispute resurfaces
A letter from J E Hartigan, Tommy Uren's manager, argues Stewart is not the 11.6 champion of Australia. He recalls the 1923 Melbourne middleweight clash, delays, and shifting contenders, asserting Uren remains champion and Stewart a mere challenger while detailing past matchups and disputed decisions.
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Tommy Uren
Free
Alt Stewart
Stewart
Uren
Melbourne
W. PF. Corbett
Williams
Bradey
Tom
Marcy Williams
Flo
Algie Daniels
Williama
Australia
Collins
Boyd
Sydney
Tommy
Vic King Declared Bantam Champion Under Boxing Rules
Australian boxing scene sees Vic King recognized as bantam champion after Aly Stewart and Jimmy Semmens fail to defend titles within six months. The referee will stage a belt bout when King is first challenged, while Semmens balks at guarantees and awaits a decisive match.
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Uren
Jimmy Semmens
Stewart
Vic King
Tommy Hanley
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Jack Murray
Walker not set to fight in Australia for title
In a discussion echoed by The Referee, Mickey Walker the world welter champion refused a proposed £10,000 two fight trip to Sydney and dismissed plans for challenging Harry Collins there. Walker cited six remaining bouts before January and was suspended earlier by the New York Boxing Commission for refusing Dave Shade as challenger.
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Mae
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Ifome
Sydney
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England
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Efort
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Frank G. Menke
New York Boxing Commission
Dave Shade
Bob Fitzsimmons
Billy Murphy
Griffo
Carey
Eddie McGoorty
Billy Murray
Jimny Clabby
Buck Crouse
Jeff Smith
George Chip
WRESTLING SATURDAY SHOWDOWN WITH LIMUTKIN AND MEESKE
The stadium hosts a wrestling card featuring Peter Limutkin and Australia’s Billy Meese in a headline clash. Meeske boasts a strong boxing and Allied Armies record, while Limutkin claims undefeated status until his Melbourne loss to Walter Miller. An opening 10 round bout between Western Jim Hyde and Dick Fert precedes the wrestling. Twenty strong men are sought for Wednesday’s wrestling session at the stadium. Limutkin trains at Withrow's gym and works at Fred Smith's Strand Arcade, ready to take on multiple partners in training.
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Meeske
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Melbourne
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Hackenschmidt
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Jim Hyde
Dick Fert
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Peter
Withrow
Inmutkin
Fred Smith
Strand Arcade
Fred
Shima
Giant
Stadium Midweek Show Promises Top Wrestling and Boxing
Tonight's program at the Stadium features modern wrestling by Finn Peter Limutkin and opponent Billy Menske, plus boxing with Johnnie Shields versus Jack Dillon in the main 15 round event. Six minor bouts and the Smart Set Digger Revue will occupy the stage, followed by the Leather Pitchers in next week’s highlighted bout. The November 1 interstate boxing exchange kicks off, with Dick Congress and Bran Thurbon, and Leo Carrick versus Young Conly scheduled. Waddy defeats Lloyd for the Adelaide heavyweight title. Tommy Uren expands billiard rooms to Merrylands and Fairfield.
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Fuller’ Theatre
Billy Menske
Australia
Johnnie Shields
Jack Hill
Jack Dillon
Lewis Williams
Chatswood
Hob Briant
Crow's West
Sindell Beaten as Volaire Stops Him at Stadium
Eugene Volsko fought as Volaire dominated Sindell through ten rounds and finished in the 13th, with Sindell collapsing and later being taken to a hospital. Stan Bindell, a Sydney waiter, failed to match Volaire’s endurance, while preliminaries included Creeden stopping Smith and a drawn ten rounds between Johnson and Soltan.
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Volaire Hee Bean
Stan Bindell
Sydney
Claire
Capsicense
Arcondl Bindell
Stan Lindell
Volaire
Lindell
Sindell
Rey Creeden
Jimy Smith
Creeden
Sam Johnson
Len Soltan
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