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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
16
A Harrisburg dated report describes Willard in a rough confrontation amid controversial claims and police involvement. The piece outlines alleged graft, poor conditions for boxing, and moves toward tighter federal restrictions affecting amateur and professional matches, with listed names and events.
A chaotic, OCR heavy recounting centers on Billy Murray, alleged mental strain, and a sprawling network of names and places. The piece references policing, medical restraint, and a wide array of figures from Sania Hoss to Me dear, with terse notes on trials, custody, and a global context.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sports tournament listing at Baker's Stadium with scattered phrases such as great tournament programme and faded entries. Names, dates, and exact events are illegible, leaving only ambiguous references to matches or tracks and a dated format.
News from Greenwich recalls Bill Ladbury, a well known amateur boxer, killed in action in France during the early hours of the morning on 18.8. A widow and young children mourn him. The piece notes his wartime service with the Royal West Kent Regiment and his prewar boxing career.
In letters from Sydney and Panama the writer describes boxing figures Grover Hayes and Tommy Jameson, their clash with Jock Read, and the inferential chatter of American and Australian clubs. He notes absences, drafts, and wartime life, with glimpses of friends Mick King Darcy and others amid a shifting boxing world.
The preliminary slate features Green and Sturgeon in a close bout with Green earning a decisive fast start. Tyke Rha dominates early, while Shaw secures a clear victory as Hilly Sturgeon falters under pressure. Referee Fred Haker oversees the heated action amid a crowded arena.
The tournament outline lists semi finals and rounds with participants Eddie Randall Harry Deoham and George Gray Jack Smyvon Wont, Stao Philips Athen Reeamce, Jack Braver, Cenrge Mesh Linteau, plus Miller Othams and several welterweight contenders. Venues and schedule detail a long night of bouts from evening to late night.
Local boxing notes recount Bendigo featherweight Fre Fleming as champion and facing strong challengers. Jack Tyack plans to meet Nis Wack in Sydney, while other bouts feature Melbowenes, Len Qables, Dawson, Joe Alwrbie, and Malbuene foes. The report highlights Brien swo Lewlero and Berra, with a card of twenty rounds, staged in New Orleans and Toronto.
The report recounts Tracey closely examining a controversial plan tied to a 3M levy proposed for Aurrahua. Key figures Lloyd Clabbeg and Dave Stith are cited as part of a council debate about funding and its potential impact. The article hints at contested timelines and possible shifts in leadership.
Local reports describe Billy Edwards contesting a mindse good fighter title against peers amid a heated season. Recounts mention Viruugh as champion and ongoing matches across Atedournin and England with plans for a march event in WhichWallence Rewards.
The item recounts George Dawsons misfortune linked to a high profile boxing career and a friendship with Mtr Illy. Miller Nevermary, noting his weight class and the era, alongside a community note about illness and recovery, pension concerns, and a club incident. Readers hear a candid, personal reflection on Dawsons struggles and a sympathetic postscript from Gearae.
The article describes a boxing match where Kay dominated Harry Stone with precise footwork, rapid combinations, and strategic defense. Stone, though resilient, could not close the gap as Kay shifted positions, landed telling blows, and maintained control, drawing cheers from the crowd.
A detailed report of a boxing match between Volaire and Edwards with Frenchman Sevrds, showcasing powerful bouts, tactical exchanges, and a strong crowd response. The piece notes refereeing, near knockouts, bleeding cuts, and ongoing preparations for future events, including local boxing interest and forthcoming matchups.
A jumble of names places and events from a crowded social gathering or incident. Reg Harrison is mentioned in hospital care and various characters such as Willie Willis Mick Swepiie and Mary appear amid scattered notes about a stadium activity and travel from Sydney to Britain. The text reads as archival chatter with incomplete sentences and unclear chronology.
Billy Dibley joins the 4th Sports Unit amid talk of his health, training, and return to performance. The article mentions Snowy Vance the Singing Anzac, Reardon, Bandy McVea, and Wally Gibbons as contemporaries, with discussions of touring shows and comic acts alongside boxing and athletic endeavors in a tumult of wartime entertainment.
A bizarre tale from the New York Voice Gazette recounts Wig Pawney Togan a famed elderly promoter clashing with Patsy Hogan over a high-stakes wager. Pawney reportedly offered a young contender three dollars for a flat display, triggering a chaotic scene as the crowd yelled and the young boxer left the ring.
A report from a chaotic game recounts Billy Hannons experience in New Zealand and a dispute with a referee over decisions. Players, including Coos and Hannan, are described amid accusations of misconduct, a stalled match, and questions about fairness and payment.
The article reports on a boxing bantamweight contest featuring Jack Hilt and Vince Black in Melbourne. Also mentioned are Harry Dewnon, Eugene Volare, Beno Alimer, and other fighters like Go for Brisbane Blow and Stone. The piece notes dates and implied matchups with local saloon imagery and boxing drama in the era.
Boxing scribe and trainer discuss plans for a major lightweight title fight. The text outlines training stakes, opponent mentions, venue possibilities, and potential dates, with references to promoters, ring action, and athlete preparations amid a chaotic preview.
Wally Weekes arranged a wedding at Garratty Hotel with limited attendance. The event drew nearby acquaintances and was reported in local society notes.
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