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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
13
The Referee reports on Darcy defeating Clabby and outlines plans for Uren versus M Coy for the Australian lightweight title. The page covers numerous boxing notes from Melbourne and Cessnock events, with mentions of Frank, Jack Darcy, Tom O’Malley, and other fighters, plus upcoming bouts and training chatter.
In a brutal 16 round bout Darcy outpoints Jimmy Clabby in Sydney. Darcy's accurate hooks and fast combinations wore down Clabby who fought back with a late surge, but the Australian champion maintained a steady aggression and won by a clear margin.
The crowd roared as Darcy and Clabby exchanged blows through ten rounds with both fighters delivering sharp jabs and powerful crosses. Darcy’s relentless assault in the later rounds proved decisive, while Clabby endured bruising punishment and displayed stubborn resilience before the referee’s near KO call.
A fragmentary account of a boxing bout between Darcy and Clabby with mentions of Jack Dempsey and Jimmy Clabby. Describes Clabby’s speed and defense, Darcy’s endurance, and the athletes’ tactics, noting the challenger’s long journey and the crowd’s reaction.
The champion paid me a visit on Monday morning after a 20 round defence of his world middleweight title. He showed no sign of wear from the bout, aside from a heavy cold that had cleared by Saturday. He spoke with candid humor about Clabby and the hard work before the clash, noting he trained intensely and felt the strain but remained confident in victory.
In a crowded scene Jim Clabby boasts the speed and cunning of a renowned fighter. Ante McQueen and Fed Jenlep stand nearby as Parone, marked by a light scar, endures a pounding while onlookers discuss technique and timing.
Report from Newcastle covers boxing notes and an upcoming event on November 4 after a Cry Hospital fire foundation. West Maitland Stadium hosted a Saturday night duel featuring Injen Bojer S14 Deen and Arthur Evernden McToughe in a short, fierce bout that ended with both men through the ropes and several blows landing. Referee W. Flavian disqualified one soldier in round nine giving Evernden the verdict amid a hostile reception. Local figures Harry Reesing and Teady Green were in attendance with Pot Cooley and Heeb. Williams Ceathe weighed in.
Local note reports Harald Baker leaving for military service with a 19 month duty. The piece praises his refereeing record, endorsements, and leadership qualities, while highlighting crowd support and reflections on his successors and connections to sports and boxing venues.
Unclear OCR fragment references a meeting between Idarcy and Murray with scattered phrases about defense, weight, and a possible highlight moment. Names and details are garbled, offering no verifiable outcomes, dates, or places.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Frank Louy’s bouts with Joe Pete, Percy and others, noting a loss in Amenes last month and describing Louy’s sore hand and planned return in March. The tale mentions rivals Borrell, Ley Duyce, Austalis, and Solar Plexus, and hints at a storied boxing record with 73 victories cited.
Boxing fixtures list matches this week in Melbourne and Brisbane with titles for Australian lightweight and world middleweight championships. Notable bouts include Wasson versus Quendreay in Melbourne, Uren against MGoy in Victoria, and Hill versus Ravine for the Italian heavyweight title in Brisbane. A next week card features Billy Tay challenging for the world middleweight crown in Melbourne.
Melbourne boxing notes detail plans for McCoy to reclaim a title, with Uren and McCoy facing multiple challengers. Reports mention weights, camp training at Royal Park, and sparring partners. The piece notes Armstrong’s return strength and prior bouts, plus local figures like Bates, Douid Garmin Les Kemp, and Jeffries.
Fragmentary notes mention boxers O'Brien Meekin GErin Birpea and the Scot L Presumed champion Corsi amid debate over tactics and fame. The text hints at rivalries and a critique of boxing methods amid uncertain outcomes and challenges to status.
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