Boxing By The Amateur Referee In Boxing Contests
The piece argues spectators poorly judge referees, discusses clean breaks and clinches, and defends Marquis of Queensberry rules. It notes biases of ringside observers, the need for trained judgment, and outlines how a referee should award points using a personal card system. It calls for adherence to established boxing rules and fair evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Brown
Jonas
Marquis of Queensberry
Slater
The Amateur's Comments on Queensberry Rules
The piece critiques the Marquis of Queensberry code and modern amateur boxing rules. It questions what constitutes a clean break and how a boxer may retreat after a clinch, comparing old and new practices and arguing for humane, consistent enforcement. It notes variations from the old Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club code and calls for clear standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Queensberry
Blanchard
Jones
Smith
Sydney
Margulis
Biddle Supremacy of the North Boxing Card
Inverell reports a middleweight Northern Districts title bout between George Brooks Tamworth and Billy Bourke Newcastle at the local Stadium for 60 sovereigns and 60 percent of the gate. After twelve rounds Brooks' camp threw in the towel and Bourke won. Referee L. Rice. The stadium collapsed as the crowd rushed out. no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell
Folio Inverell
George Brooks
Tamworth
Billy” Bourke
Newcastle
Brooks
Bourke
L. Rice
Sonter Beaten at Ballina in Boxing Bout
J Lindley secured victory at Ballina amid a purse of 25 pounds and 60 percent share. Lindley won on points while Medway reported Sonter broke his hand in the second round, marking a narrow loss in the gale money event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballina
J. Lindley
Lindley
Medway
Sonter
Club Swinging Hundred Hours Feat At Electric Picture Palace
At the Electric Picture Palace Wi Maitland on Saturday night Jack Beamish the English long distance club swinger arrived in Australis a few months ago topped all previous shows by whirling wooden clubs for extended periods He noticeably weakened toward the end but finished with notable dash A medical check reported 125 beats per minute for the performer’s heart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Picture Palace
Maitland
Jack Beamish
Australis
Lin Tcurs
Dobrilla Challenges Lawnox In Conflict Over Match
Fragmented dialogue shows Dobrilla and opponents, including Lawson and Burrows, negotiating a match in Port Adelaide or Kana Lyty with financial terms. The exchange hints at tensions, possible refusals, and a desire to settle the contest amid uncertain dates and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Eumesta
Endurans
Tom Burrows
Jack Beamish
Martin Dobrilla Verieatt
Rey Clube
Tao Seaai
Olecom
Aimerican Oliau
Kana Lyty
Port Adelaide
Bass
Pam
Dobrulla
Inawe
Australasian Amateur Boxing Championships at Brisbane
The Australasian Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Championships were decided in Brisbane over the past week. Queensland New South Wales and Victoria plus New Zealand contended, delivering a highly skilled field with close judging and several extra rounds in decisive bouts. Summary notes include bantam, featherweight, lightweight, and middleweight results, while referees and officials are praised for managing a tightly contested event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
N.B. Wales
Victoria
Dominion
New Zealand
Iittle
TW. ON
Long
A, E
J. Austin
Mteree Wreetling
Kechemhagen
Mears
T. Welsby
E. Baynes
Dmel
J. MeInerney
J. Cottey
Eecretery
J. Himeshi
T. Cobbacales
Mowre
J. Jones
Kh. Proctor
Meera J. Dowridge
W. Bertram
W. Owens
Messie
Welaby
Baynes
Commonwealth
Jude
Judea
Centennial Hall
C. Carr
J. Guon
N.Z
C. Igguston
Vic
J. King
Jack King
Claus
A. Goodman
W. Pearce
Pearce
Ilewat
Chapman
F. Fitridin
G. Slack
J. Lonergan
J. Hagerty
W. BR. Battley
Ban
L. McCarthy
Wing Wae
A. Thompson
N.E.W
W. Nott
Witke
Beant
McQuarry
Auburbs
Australasia
Hackenschmidt Confident In Victory Over Gotch In London
In August 1908 the British wrestler George Hackenschmidt spoke to Sporting Life declaring he would not entertain challenges from Box or Karla after defeating Gotch. He stressed his readiness for a return to wrestling, insisting he is fit at thirty three and plans to continue competing while detailing his training under Dr. Roller. Hackenschmidt claimed to be in peak condition and predicted his own victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artaside Jent
Hia Ows
Walt
Royaly Peres
Gétch
Chicago
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Weill
Goteh
Doctor Roller
Frank Quich
Gymina
Dumb-Bella
Getch
England
America
Frank Goteh
George Hackerschmidt
London
Life
Box
Karla
Georges Hackenschmidt
Bla Quaint
Quaint
Shoreham
Bux
Guteh
Roller
Breen
Hackynechmich
Vietory
Not a Fat Man Yet He Keeps On Pushing On
A speaker declares pride in his profession and resolve to continue work despite temptations to quit. He emphasizes consistency, self discipline, and the risk of losing form if he yields, asserting his commitment to remain active in his field.
Australian Heavyweight Wrestle Clash At Guild Hall
The Referes correspondents describe a landmark Australian championship bout between Clarence Weber and Bain for heavy-weight supremacy. Held September 5 in Melbourne before a large crowd, it ended with Weber defeating Bain in a rapid 63 second fall amid disputed rope incidents and intense crowd reaction. Weber drew strong welcome and voiced willingness for follow up matches including Shima, while promoter and managers debated rope usage and assured charity incentives if Bain balked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Weber
Alex
Bain
Australia
Mwo
Guild Hall
Melbourne
Billy Gibson
Flowne Cat
Weber
Scotchman Inn
Balp
Bolp
Feirly
Dato
Thele Oman
Ralp
Walter
Torcefdl
W. McHeusie
Dann
Agatralien
Zio Ieee
Ube Imuteh
Shima
Newcastle Bowlers Triumph on Tour to Gympie and Brisbane
Newcastle bowlers posted a solid tour, securing wins over Maryborough Gympie and South Brisbane, besting Brisbane clubs on Boornotania Green by 35, and closing with a narrow Toowoomba victory. Eleven matches produced five wins and six losses, with 1601 points for and 1687 against. The team’s selections for Queensland’s first test against New South Wales sparked surprise, amid strong competition and some players failing to reproduce top form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Queensland
Brisbane
Sugar
Maryborough
Gympie
Goldfeld
South Brisbane
Vickors
New South Wales
Whitehouge
Halle
Orchard
Bryce
A. Campbell
KR. J. Campbell
Bouchard
Reid
Mooney
R. M.millan
Colledge
Mendoza
Austin
Docherty
Bell
Gould
Newcastle Tourists
Toowoomba
English swimmers chase records amid foreign challengers
The article reviews international swimming feats and record debates. It notes Kieran Taylor and Batteraby in 1908 1000 yards marks, discusses full course verification, and mentions Toldi Finlay Courbet and Hardywick competing at Weeton and Sydney. It forecasts Stockholm 1912 aims and praises continental rivals while urging return of British champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Courtman
Holman
Blonday
Weaton-super-Mare
E. Toldi
Hungary
Daronyi
U.S.A
Robin Soccese
Seacombe
T. Courbet
Brussels
B. G. Finlay
Australia
Toldi
Finlay
Turoigg
Jeve
Couorbe
Syds
Taldi
Courbet
Stockholm
Early English Amateur Swimmen Acknowledged Record Breaks
The English Amateur Swimming Association set public competition rules this year for men and women. The August race for ladies 16 miles won by Miss Weave in 4h 39m 3s with Miss Carson second and Miss Shipley third. over 18 years mile records were broken seven times. The Sportaman notes progress in swimming times, comparing past champions Tyers and Greasley with modern athletes, and discusses Webb and Davenport era records, plus sprint results and international standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Amateur Swimming Association
Miss Weave
Mico Carson Seuond
Miss Shipley
Tyera
Jalanit
Letort
Lee
Adwuat
Millington
Rattersbe
Revthport
He Taylor
Beiwerd
Thena Ogures
Taylor
Tyere
Mr. Taylor
Tyers
G. W. Greasley
Buil Greasiey
Matthew Webb
Webb
J. B. Johnson
Times
Johnson
Horace Davenport
Greasley Baats
Bad Time in Championships Across Distances and Nations
A report from Leicester and Weston details a fragmented Championships with several nations underperforming. Notable results include Warievieh and Derkvohire leading in men events, and Taldi winning breast with Finlay second, while long distance and mile events show mixed placings and inconsistent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Theen
Australis
New Zealand
Hungary
England
Toit
Leicester
H. Warievieh
Derkvohire
Mattel
Hoy Ib
ML. E. Champlon
le MS
B. Cattersby
IL Taylor
Ih Finance
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J. L. Baker
Geome
Marquis of Queensferry
Retutve
No. 1
Shdomina
No. 2
Bic Ontalr
Bill Jones
11 Sa
Biddle
Dobrilla
Dybhows
Javon
AY Brisbare
Backenschmidt
Collins
Axel
E Gray
Perth
Redly
Liepocoud
Gale Raccipis
Veoata
Veriain Holga
Epterialn
Hesenaes Ly
Hollinshes
Neve
Richardson
Minger
J. Morin
Lucas
Earl
F. Bell
Baker
Trier
O'Mers
Pater
Whitehouse
Sykes
Steele
Brin
Nimmo
Latham
Gardiner
Southam
Hulle
Ayee Palmer
Matthews
Hawke
Eclesil Mooney
M‘millen
Molleige
Sheedy
Pender
Merv
Vais
Beard
Hewitt
Cooke
Benthon
Hille
Richmond
H. Taylor
Fost
Furher
diMcult
Theo Mils
Lerwick
Batteraby
Highgate Ponds
Kieran
Fillington
Englisgan
Hieran
Milington
Footlark
Bathersby
Simin
International Federation
B. B. Kieran
N.S
Wales
H. Hardwick
Leipele
Dat
K. Britting
Britting
C. Healy
Taniels
Hardwick
Beaureopire
Exeter
Go Wyde
Bath
O Cles
Oly
Joinville
Paris
Billingie
Hilington
Rome
Oros
Atyles
Dudley
George Strent
Wea
Hingleadee
Wmlizes
Enovr'a
Barry's
Florshaim's
Bion's
Filston's
Keith's
Regat's
Churchil
Alden‘ay
Esah
Randwick
Bronx
Cosmo
Stow
David Dudley
George Street
Queen Victoria Markets
Frank W
Weltei Salen
Enloming
Sportaman
Imte BB
Kieran Pwaomhe
Drummoyne
J. 3. Moore
C. M. Daniela
Mullall
Giserc
Alfred Hudson
Finchley-road
Hudson
P Eogland
Weston
Drussels
Pining
Thal
Wigpters
Euccers
Bloiherwick
Pallissen
Pellisson
Lorimont
Charreax
And
Gaullene
Gognac
Francs
Pallisson’s
Beis
Swift and
Compary
O'Connell Street
Sydmey
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