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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
16
A long retrospective recalls Bob Fitzsimmons, once among boxing’s greatest gloves, his battles under the Queensberry rules, and his controversial life in America. The piece traces his rise, major fights, acclaim, and eventual decline, highlighting public reaction to his death and the tributes from peers and fans.
Micko Walsh recounts Peter Jackson's left handed prowess and athletic influence. He recalls Jackson's training, rivalries, and era defining performances across the New South Wales circuit, noting rivals like Micka Paley and Tan Creedany, and praising Jackson's impact on the sport.
The article relays boxing chatter from the Railway Interstate Championships with references to Hector Melville and Queenalurid’s team, listing fighters such as Ricketts Burke Middleton and Lake. It notes Br McCarkin, Dan Cred, and Doaley, plus memories of Walsh and Micka’s era and Billy Murphy admiration.
The report details Jack Harris’s postwar return and triumphs in state wrestling events, noting titles won, opponents defeated, and venues including Salisbury and Newcastle. It references 1908 Olympic era competitors and large crowd attendance while outlining career milestones and future matchups.
Fragmented OCR style report references weight lifting and a dramatic scene with a collapsed man and a boxing context. Mentions New York Police Gapetted and the termt, with scattered names like Noakes and Giront athiatee. Describes a revolting display, heavy weights, and a boxing page in a Victorian Queensland context.
A fragmented boxing note details training and events at Enaggora Camp, with mentions of boxers and bouts. It references fighters such as Joe Heaty and others, plus dates and lines about rounds and expected attendees. The text is garbled but preserves names, venues, and implied matchups or schedules.
Rumor says Eddie McGoorty may quit boxing after a series of quick knockouts by opponents such as Joe Bande Billy Murray Harry Reeves and Mick King. The essay notes his recent operation healing and questions his future, suggesting his career’s value to boxing may fade if he does not return soon.
A benefit concert is planned for next Monday night October 29 to support the Lord Mayor's Relief Fund. Organized by Mr I Le Baker, the event features national acts and local entertainers, with proceeds to the deserving cause. Tickets are available from Tracy Hall and various city outlets.
In wild boxing notes from Dalby to Port Pirie and Melbourne, Bill McCoy and Walter Coffey Wick McGuley of Bion Mackay prepare for a third bout as Coffey recovers from a knockout. Anecdotes describe a scene at Vroiig Show featuring Vance and a talker urging bravado, plus reports of Reynolds and Willama in Brisbane and a short bout at Port Pirie. Local bouts include Clabby versus Lloyd in Derby and plans for a boxing night at Mellmurge.
Fragmentary text mentions Maitland apngction and Les Darcy Memorial with references to MTV and a tower visit. Names like Billy Long and Re Saker appear but details are unclear. The piece seems to be a torn notes style item about an event at Maitland with connections to a memorial and possible media involvement.
A readable fragment notes personal attention from an expert handling a case, claiming progress and development at the school. The text emphasizes careful, individual guidance and directs readers to address inquiries to the school.
A garbled pastiche references Tim with White and McCoy, Caruso connections, and plans for operatic engagements. Mentions Buenos Aires, New York, and a November return to the Mellinullian Overs House with a revival of Meyerbeers Ae Propbere, hinting at a bustling international stage circuit.
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