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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
7
A lengthy report from Melbourne details a damp weather spell and strong crowd turnout for billiards events. It notes performances by Campbell, Abe, and Ned among others, with Campbell leading at times and Ned Asian hooping solidly. highlights Abel Mehl as a notable competitor and mentions upcoming finals and travel from Sydney for the Mother State championship.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a boxing program at Brisbane Stadium with mentions of Sack Munro, African American competitors, and a late lineup including Frame, Falons, and Hey. The text hints at a grand, varied opening with performers, elephants, and a circus atmosphere, noting changes and anticipated attention to the event.
Local event features a martial arts display led by Leen Anianeid and a weightlifting challenge with Rob Courtney and others. Main bouts include Ray Winson versus Les Walford, and a vaudeville portion hosted by Bragg Wilson with acts by Vittor de Great and Billy Reed amid a festive program.
A fragmented early 20th century boxing article mentions Willard and Gunbear Smith, Jim Coltrath and Matty Smith. It notes training, pre match chatter, and preparations at a race track venue with bets and predictions swirling among Chicago figures.
Melbourne report details a tense 20 round welterweight clash in which Kay battles Stone. Referee Vel Guten oversees a brutal contest with punches, knockdowns, and a controversial late decision. New Zealand welter Gur Devi Bazi plans to relocate to Melbourne and train with Matt Daly.
In a tense bout Loyd faced Stone amid crowd chatter as Burns earned a military medal. The match details are garbled but report notes Melbournes and a tourney context with Hank and Boyd figures, while Horace Greaves and others appear in scattered references to results and timing.
Wilkinson led a hard fought match showing 38 targets hit out of 41 with Garratt close behind at 28 and 23 others contributing. The event highlighted Wilkinsons peak form from a barrel upgrade, while Garratt and Meptert Garrall posted notable scores and Robson, Emanuel, and Wallard also medaled in a tense club shoot.
An onlooker chronicles Melbourne cricket society events featuring Manders, Camine, and Lis Eallins of Mast Melbourne, with notes on 1918- era form, Wren’s committee roles, and a Hawthorn versus Port Melbourne match highlight. The piece blends player histories, organizational plans, and local carnival remarks amid variable weather.
American Lawn Tennis reports Robert Lindley Murray of Niagara Falls defeated Nathaniel W. Niles of Boston to capture the national singles title in a brutal stretch of four weeks at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills. The article notes Murray’s strength under pressure, the spectators’ keen interest, and the lingering war era substitution affecting the event while praising Murray as one of the era’s top champions.
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