19 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1923
Page
1
Dempsey delivers a sensational victory in the American ring history, knocked down nine times in the first round. Attendance reached 82,000 with a gate around 1.25 million dollars. Dempsey earned 500,000 dollars and paid out 125,000 dollars in fees.
At Polo Grounds New York on September 14 11 pm Dempsey heavyweight champion knocked out Firpo in the second round after nine knockdowns in the first round and a brutal rally. The massive crowd reached about eighty two thousand as receipts topped one million. Dempsey earned about five hundred thousand dollars with Firpo set for one hundred twenty five thousand.
At Randwick The Hawk defeated Beauford in a dominant sustained run. Beauford started 2 to 1 favorite but faded, while The Hawk surged ahead with Martian gelding and New Zealand connections in a dramatic sprint. The article notes expectations for Beauford’s future races including the Hill Stakes and Caulfield Cup, with The Hawk’s earnings from a flat second and third in prior starts shaping prospects for upcoming events.
A fragmentary obituary honors Walter Davidaon, governor of New Wales, praising his loyalty to the Empire and Cambridge athletic ties. It notes his national sportsmanship and political respect while reflecting on his death and public service.
An old report reflects on Charlee Wade and the Oxford captain Vasaall as England’s best three quarters. It notes Wade as the finest theater of talent and recounts crowds admiring his play at Caford and Wallaroo. The piece praises Wade’s rhythm and impact, framing him as a standout of the era.
The article reports on A J C Derby form from Rosehill where The Monk and King Carnival, All Sunshine, and Rahiri Please feature. It notes All Sunshine winning the Guineas trial while The Monk and King Carnival struggle with late pace, shaping Derby expectations and backer optimism.
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