Boxing legend and NZ boxing memory from the era
The article recalls New Zealand boxing greats and early champions, praising their skill and sportsmanship. It describes notable fighters, training methods, and the emergence of modern weightlifting and swimming techniques influencing athletes of the time. It weaves a tribute to figures like Grifo and Griff, and reflects on past training eras versus contemporary progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Doyle
New Zeeland
Arhlele
Fenich Wsted
Virich Mager
Uae
Hox
Sydney
Soveral Neeks
Courry
Humitt
Corbett
Vorbett
Iter Jackson
Goddard Wault
Javen Wan
Leonalder
Paddy
Wilkow
Johneon
JeMrfex
Lins
Nat Saiuwius
Austrniaslins Neure Prominen Ly
Neale Honda
Peter
Phic
Aly
Murphy
Dawson
Godard
Cedar
Pam
Hye
Harry Sellars
Querion
Labia
Jim Mace
Schoor Thal
Foley
Wile
Perr Jackann
Griffo
Eas Mmaparelie
Burnettes
Tamer
Cripps
Ans
Santtes
Viscus
Ig Kyaney
Smith
Banaue
Thorn
Ad Dougie
Hese
Atom
neHbntie
Comparizon
Ome
Eli
Euler
Chisepor
New Zealand
Eure
Amaibur Athlete Association
Sky
Hawkeye
Association For the Enterprise
No Zealand
Aldor Pelaotlo
Duurescy
Pire
Ebone
Unl R
Aloe
Tedpleton
Great Allround Athlete and Wrestling Debate Chronicle
A long fragmented piece reviews athletic training from wrestlers and trackmen, noting old champions and methods. It cites figures like Hutchens and Dunn, recalls weights and records, and argues for improved physical culture and government support for athletic associations. The tone recalls a late 19th century sports column urging discipline and public fitness.
Western Pacific Herald Proprietor Spotted in Fiji Visit
Mr. Alport Barker of Suva and Sydney maintains ties with the Blue Boxers circle long active across Fiji and Australia. He notes friendly shows in local interests, funds covering incidental voyage expenses, and plans to return as soon as possible with Mrs Nomen Bese and others mentioned in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
Alport Barker
Western Pacific Herald
Suva
Fij
Sydney
Barker
St Ftl
Amelva
Nomen
Shana
AAC
Mothechilde
G Roe WI
Emu
Fragmentary OCR: unclear event in a tense scene
The readable portion describes a struggle during a confrontation with one person pressing another at the rope, a moment of force and resistance. Names and full context are missing due to garbled text, leaving only a brief, unsafe snapshot of a violent incident.
Palzer Dies From Gunshot Wounds After Fight
Al Palzer, a young heavyweight from Ossian Iowa, died in a Minnesota hospital on June 7 from gunshot wounds sustained during a Gharrat between his supporters and rival fans. The attacker claims Palzer’s father fired in self defense. Palzer had a storied career with notable bouts in New York and Los Angeles, including a 1912 title attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valle
Minn
Gunabot
Ture Thuraday
Payeas
Ahgritt
Sun
Alder Walzer
Ain
Ign
Baler
Galveston
Tommy
Marne
Sydney
Sual Wen
Jim Jeffraes
Wainly
Mearauty
Tsunilance
Ossian
Tawa
New York
Palrer
Benny Leonard Knocks Kilbane From World Lightweight Throne
Philadelphia July reports Benny Leonard defeats Johnny Kilbane in three sensational rounds to claim the world lightweight title. The fight drew a massive crowd, with Leonard delivering decisive blows and Kilbane fading after a brutal third round knockout attempt. Public reaction and betting on the bout highlighted the event as one of boxing’s great showdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mtory
Benny Nearg
Johny
Kilbane
Kilhane
Renee IA
Benny Leolant
Lesnard
Rey
Leonard
Kulbane
Leonard S
Benuy
Kilbéne
Sertianeke
Johnny
Pilate
Phue
Mand
Benny Leonard Oald
Bilbane
Chant of a Highland pugilist legacy and looming title bout
A garbled and partial account recounts Tom McMahon challenging Marris and a series of names tied to boxing, wrestling, and martial contest lineage. The piece hints at rivalries, training, and a looming match with claims of past victories and potential contenders shaping a future fight.
Les Darcy Memorial Lamet Cagham Watchful Quip
Fragments describe a memorial note for Les Darcy with odd phrasing and garbled names. The text mentions a subzero condition, a person named Lane, and a vague reference to a funeral or remembrance event. No clear dates or locations are established.
Jimmy Sharman Heads Forbes Dashes Show Attracts Crowd
A vivid account from the Horbes Advocate describes Jimmy Sharman as a standout act in Forbes Dashes Show. The piece highlights his athletic combination routine, crowd reaction, and the lively atmosphere at the Paybes Showground, with emphasis on local engagement and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sharman
Forbes
Wiiter
Jimmy Sharmana
Focal
Prinedey
Speirel
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Worlds Boxing
W.E Corbett
Jimmy Doyle
Ie Vicks Por Hesiunee
Wilhiam Millet
Louis Cyx
Donald Dinnke
Bunean Rawk
Willan Pagel
Posia
Bole
Aloorom Alvernizer
Aliseaus
Ebrhamhs
Perivemior
Amd
Wingo
Mayen
Lily Kewl
Boc Banda
Frank Biurry Hoith
Lie Wigtlen
England
Bert
Wird
Topley
George Copplu
Artical Cano
Ie Son
Duck Aarti
Chusipion
Austratia
Matehnd
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Hewlit
Lie Boal
Dunly
Hempiom
Ayako
Bourlind
Nina
Erry Hutchens
George Ana
Wwe
IRS
Symenes
Winconte
Heme
Lure
Cornwall
Devote
Ireland
Jackin
San
Jameron Sad Wright
Resney
Ively
Eyre Sen
Aiven
Duboin Anu le Bors
Snelishren
Cumberland Arele
Sia
Thare
Ierestits
Sven
Ion
Lerest
Ceauin Mieniss
Echusie
Hilt
Kearns
Agaly
Vigzaee
AL Palzer
White Hope
Jouking
Dawn
Kesrin
Ull
Hiltae
Tim
Blake
Rma
Ad- Gerdkement
Tvl
Buckie Gentile
Resol
Barrne, &T
Plenny
Gene Uree
al, Palzer
Old Man Palzer
Tom Kennedy
Sulster” Delaney
Ator Wie
Wells
Luther McCarty
Laver
Abritur Pelkey
Arena Iy
Galt
Brine
Vernon
McCarn
Paliec
Balzer
Donde
Oh McCarty
Ove Yorke Times
A Angeles
Tolay
Charles Eyton
McCarty
Jim Flynn
Muarly
Ronnie McCary Sippel
Patsy Ahem
Enich
Guckes USA
heCarty
Fiat
Paisern
Tom O Roueke
Wiley Bourke
Warldle
McVeryay le Palver
Towan
Palver
McCarsy
Flynn
McCarry
McCary
Apparenty
Tom
Wien
Retarea
Enili
Dan Tierney Nois Ily Doge
Dean Wae
Pola
Jack
Jack Grace
Elohe Rodling
Brooklyn
Kalare
Wales
Mick Dunn
Creedon
Tommy Howey
Meibourne
Amine An Telia
Sel Jones
Keldonee
Jones
Owen Cairns
Bennie Leonard
Johnny Kilbane
Rilmane Desperate
Cusay
Bypaliy
Terry
Lioniatal
Libane
Terenner
Shannon
Ehemann
Wai Audin
Bane
Hanon
Leonard Will
Leanird
Joe
Muaineaia
Curley
Kerensky
Jack Curkey
Uci Acti
Russia
Ara
Pater
Eas Watahen Tor
Yan Bere
Eales
Tueday Musing & Bum
Mae Bach
Johnny Kiluanets
Andy
Vonch
Sue Arcenmar
Jaite
Ani Hullane
Buckley
Jian
Siroy
VRE
Woo
Harlem Egesbler
Levaud Guvorte
Willy Bow
Joe Humyresys
Jack O
Finigside
Mailddalpite
Fenn
Beisianin Franklin
Wim Ke Trun
Benny Ten Dbroider
Philado Wan
Tom McMahon
Marris
Soustraliana Imay de Abie
Fang Yurwars
Tug Anieciga
Mahon
Hei Fong
Gaselle If
Cantley
Olahon
Pulkon
McMahon
Fulton
Tad
Morrison
Inca
Hind
Rena
Les Darcy
Iif
EOE
Baker's Stadium
SHARP
Suaiea LY Wrauue
Mendies
George
Green AkaaWell
Petum Hat
Ern Goodwin
Harry Oresh
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