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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1917

Page

15

Fortunate and Unfortunate Boxers Compared Across Eras

A veteran writer challenges Wie Corbett on boxing luck and legacy. He cites Denny Leonard, Freddie Welsh, Johnny Kilbane, and Benny Leonard, debating whether luck or skill decides champions, while praising Fitzsimmons, Dempsey, Johnson, and Jeffries as pivotal figures and noting British fan culture toward admired fighters.

Benny Welsh Kilbane Johnny Leonard Oid Oy Fitzsimmons Jack Dempsey Dempsey Fitz New Orleans Jack Skelly Benny Leonard Skelly New York Freddie Welsh Johnny Kilbane America Bob Fitzaimmona Australia Bob Fitzsimmons

Fortunate and Unfortunate Boxers Recalled in Fitzsimmons Tale

A historical account discusses Bob Fitzsimmons and rivals like Dempsey, Jeffries, Maher, and Sharkey. It praises Fitzsimmons as versatile, durable, and capable of turning fights with sudden changes in tempo. The piece notes public sympathy for Wells, Sharkey’s knockout, and Skelly’s shifting views on luck versus greatness.

Dempsey Fitzsimmons Shane Bob Bob Fitzstamons Wast U Goreace Fitz Bimmons Jem Mace Skelly Jack Dempsey

Boxers Rejected by Military Examiners

Tom Gibbons brother of Mike Gibbons is rejected for enlistment by military examiners with no stated reason. The boxer known for hard ring battles faces unfitness for service, a fate mirrored by Australian cases, prompting debate on true physical strength versus displayed courage.

Tom Gibbons Mike Australia

Promising Boys at the Stadium

Local youths compete in a Wednesday and Monday night tournament at the stadium with six semi finals across welter to bantam and paperweight divisions. Referee Joe Wallis. notable bouts include Finney over McDonald on points and Gray over Simpson in a hard flyweight contest.

Megal Joe Wallis Jerry Sullivan Tom Dwyer Sullivan Jack Finney Bill McDonald Finney Hanks McDonald Geo Gray Jack Simpson Eddie Randall Stan Phillips Georgie Marsh

Boxing Notes From The Night's Rounds And Local Upsets

Randall defeats Bantamweight rival as Marsh edges Lindsay in a fast paced confrontation. Brown floors Allanson in the fifth while Williams outpoints Miller in the featherweights and Funnell edges Lambert at welterweight. O’Donnell stops Stevens and Cox’s size blocks military service.

Allanson Brown Bob Williams Dick Miller Fred Funnell Andy Lambert Funnell Ray O'Donnell Joe Stevens O'Donnell Stevens Yonnell Bill Lindsay Jack Brown Eddie Allanson

Orloff System Promises Vitality and Strength Boost

A dated advertisement touts the Orloff System of Curative Physiological Culture as a path to constant energy, strong posture, and ailment relief. It claims to transform nerves, digestion, and overall health, promising a complete guide book mailed upon payment in stamps.

Pugilists Across America July August Contests

A feature summarizes boxing results from July and August across the United States. It cites Panama reports of Sam Medea defeating Jeff Clarke in a 20 round bout, notes on Sam Langford, Fred Fulton, Sam McVea, and Jeff Clarke, and details from Davenport Iowa and Moosejaw Saskatchewan on fights involving Kid Herman and Clonie Tait with O’Leary, reflecting the era's color and debate over who was the top black heavyweight.

United States Australia America Panama Sam Medea Jeff Clarke Philadelphia Brooklyn Times Sam Langford Fred Fulton Sam McVea Langford McVea Clarke Harry Wills McWea

Greb Grinds Dill on Way to Ten Round Victory

Harry Greb the Pittsburgh middleweight defeated Jack Dillon in a ten round bout at Forbes Field Pittsburgh on July 30. Greb dominated with rapid combinations and a sharp jab, nearly stopping Dillon in the seventh as Dillon swung for his famed haymaker but failed to land.

Harry Greb Pittsburgh Jack Dillon Forbes Field Greb Dillon Indianapolis Battler Anon K.O Harry Jack Gre Grel

Aurora Fredd ie Enck Wins Ten Round Decision

Freddie Enck defeated Andy Williams of Chicago in ten rounds in Aurora. Enck nearly stopped Williams late in the bout as he pressed the attack and moved to a possible future match plan.

Aurora Freddie Enck Andy Williams Chicago Williams Australia Hite W.F.C

Boxer Promoter Seeks 158 Pound Championship Clash

Ray Bronson, manager of Jack McCarron, pushes for a title bout against Mike Gibbons or Jeff Smith after McCarron’s stoppage of Willie McLoughily in Allentown. Bronson favors venues like St. Paul, Milwaukee, or Cleveland for better pay, dismissing Al McCoy’s claims as a joke.

Ray Bronson Jack McCarron Mike Gibbons Jeff Smith Jack Willie McLoughily Allentown Ray McCarron Jo Smith al McCoy Gibbons St. Pagal Milwaukee Cleveland

Griffith Beats Lewis In One Round Narrow Decision

Akron fighter Johnny Griffith won a newspaper decision over Ted Kul Lewis in a one round bout, with Griffith edging the five round affair 3-2 while Lewis claimed the welterweight title before Lewis had recently taken it from Jack Britton at Dayton. Thorp tops Tyler Thomas to claim Midwest lightweight title in Kansas City, 15 rounds, with Thomas unable to mount a defense.

Johnny Griffith Lewis Akron Ted “Kul Lewis Tere Griffith Jack Britton Dayton Joplin Thorp Kansas City Middle West Tyler Thomas Ofavada Thomas Wil

Jeannette Beats Anderson Over Ten Rounds in Brooklyn Bout

Joe Jeannette scored a decisive ten round victory over Andre Anderson at the Vanderbilt Athletic Club in Brooklyn North Carolina on July 20. Jeannette, in his 37th year, is noted for a prolifically active heavyweight career compared with any rival in history. Andre Anderson is described as a burly towering contender.

Joe Jeannette Andre Anderson Vanderbilt A.C Brooklyn N.C W.F.C

Dundee Dominates Tuohey In New York Ten Round Bout

Johnny Dundee overpowers Tommy Tuohey in ten rounds at Pioneer Sporting Club New York City July 24 with relentless speed and aggression while Tuohey fights back but cannot land cleanly. Melbournette Charlie Simpson also features during the American visit as Billy Miske returns at Broadway Sporting Club and KOes Joe Bonds in the early rounds with a sharp right.

Johnny Dundee Tommy Tuohey Pioneer Sporting Club New York City Ashey Johnny Tuohey Dundee New York Littl Melbournette Charlie Simpson America Matt Daley W.F.C Billy Miske St. Paul Broadway Sporting Club Brooklyn Joe Bonds Denver Bonds Miske Australia Jack Kearns

Morris and McMahon Fight Ends with McMahon Dominance

In Pittsburst Pennsylvania on July 26, Carl Morris failed to prove his championship status against Tom McMahon of New Castle. The ten round bout saw Morris win only three rounds as McMahon opened Morris eye in the sixth and controlled the remainder. Australia noted Bearcat Tom McMahon’s many battles that year with a lineup of Joe Chip George Patsy Brannigan under Jimmy Dime.

Peter Maher Fitzsimmons Joe Goddard Gus Rublin Peter Frank P. Slavin George Godrey Frank Craig Joe Choynski Mike Cushing Brooklyn Mike Steve O'Donnell Jack Ashton John L. Sullivan Carl Morris Tom McMahon New Castle Pittsburst Carl McMahon Morris Australia Bearcat Wit George Joe Chip Patsy Brannigan Jimmy Dime W.F.C

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