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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
15
A مخت長 montage recounts famous bouts and near finishes, citing bouts featuring Sullivan, Choynski, Maher, and Dempsey. It notes moments where referees interrupted, knockdowns, and dramatic comebacks, with Roosevelt and other figures present at ringside.
An August 24, 1808 account recalls the Peter Jackson versus Godfrey light heavyweight bout in San Francisco under the California Athletic Club. The piece notes Jackson’s reach and power versus Godfrey’s endurance and craft, praising both as skilled contenders and contrasting Godfrey’s quiet family-man image with Jackson’s aggressive style.
A muddy OCR fragment from the New York Evening Journal questions Benny Leonard's bout with Cave in twenty five rounds. It references betting rumors and names fighters like Attell and Welsh, and contemplates Leonard as the top welterweight with competing claims from publishers.
The column recalls a string of near finishes and hard exchanges in Brooklyn boxing nights. It highlights Billy Smith, Carroll, Teaney, and McGovern among others, detailing knockdowns, jaw shots, and crowd reactions as veterans and rising fighters clash in tumultuous rounds. Names and venues anchor the lively fight narrative.
The evening featured four round bouts with Paris Baker and rivals trading his twelve Holly rounds. Spectators saw strong exchanges as fighters battled with few dull moments. Notable clashes included Readly Wied and others, while veteran performers like Mack McDonald and George Semmes delivered stern tests. The card ended with reflections on Dempsey’s legacy and the West’s boxing memory.
English fighter Jack Clark declares readiness to face any opponent, including Erbang or Melbourne, seeking to prove his willingness to take on top competition and earn a chance at a crown.
A rough OCR fragment notes the founding of an association in San Francisco called The Buses and Promoters Prouctive Assay, listing AL Young and Joe Williamson among early figures. It hints at plans to eliminate boxing medals and jolt boxing clubs to join, with a proposed 10.50 percent levy and a test of support. The text is garbled and unclear in places.
In a rugged Menangle military tournament, Trooper Timpom and Cy Corps clashed with Evans and C Coyle as both sides exchanged blows. The match featured tough exchanges, decisive blows, and a dramatic finish as Nigel and Meynedy fought through injuries.
Joe Welling delivers a hard fought win over Dundee in a Chicago arena. The bout features a grueling ninth round and a dramatic finish as Welling absorbs blows and maintains control, securing a decisive victory.
A jumbled narrative references changing names to Billy Edwards and mentions Wily Edwarda and Ewane J. The speaker recalls discussing a matel matter, a dispute about myths, a contest, and a father figure, with scattered names and phrases implying a personal or family confusion.
A terse notice advertises boxing training at Tommy Hanley's private club located at 4 Station Street in Newtown. The brief entry mentions terms for enrollment and an application process for interested participants.
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