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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

15

Darcy vs Chips clash in New York boxing note

A chaotic preview outlines Les Darcy and George Chip meeting at the Studio next Saturday mentioning venues Hoffman House and Hoffman Bar in New York. The piece recalls past bouts, describes Chip as a strong puncher, and highlights Darcy as technically capable, with references to American boxing history and surrounding personalities.

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CHIP'S FIGHTING FACE AND THE MIDDLEWEIGHT MATCH

A long, garbled piece discusses boxers Chip Chin and Mike Gibbons, noting their fighting styles and facial features. It compares Chin to Gibbons and hints at a possible midlands championship clash, with speculation on who would win between Chin and McCoy. The article reflects on reputation, technique, and crowd expectations surrounding a potential bout.

Jorge Fifa Fm Bagin Essa Mike Gibbons St. Paul_ghantom America MeCay Mi York Giobions Chin Eithey McCoy Sibbont McCoy Brooklyn Irving AC Thse Gibbons McGoy

Boxing gossip hints at Australian plans for US fighters

The letter bundles rumors of American boxers set for Sydney including George Chin Jeff Smith and Miles Gibbons while heavyweights McMahon and Darcy loom. It notes Tracey and Joe Ley Darcy potential offers, and mentions Battling Taylor recovering yet eager. References to Matt Wells and Charlie Kilpatrick anchor a broad boxing network.

Robert N. Farrell West Wndyaunthapreet New York Amtroit Joe Ag ‘Ollowa Australia George Chip Darcy Eslibee Jeff Sma Mile Gibbons Sydney George Chin Jeff Bmith

Bear Cat Tom McMahon Tops O Donnell in Australian bout

The violent twelve round bout at the Erasian fax featured Bear Cat Tom McMahon overpowering American Tom O Donnell. McMahon dominated early with powerful blows to the ribs and face, while O Donnell battled back but faded, ending with both men bleeding as the referee halted the contest after the tenth round and the crowd of about 2000 witnessed McMahon claim victory. The card also included Herb Sullivan vs Tom Wheeler and Dan Tierney against Ten Goodwin in the preliminaries.

Tan McMahon America Maine Spain McMahon Hether Hany O'Donnell Ian Mcfahon Darnell Australia Jones Tur Mischiefler Grele D. Brock Haiberg Johnny Summers Han O'Donnell Herb Sullivan Tom Wheeler Dan Tierney Ten Goodwin

Mehegan to Fight in London Opponent Favored

Mehegan arrives in London as Australian Army Service Corps contact, seeking a boxing match. He requests £1000 purse and favors Johnny Summers or Sydneys opponent, with talks of a meeting at Sporting Office to confirm details and involvement of managers Sam Williams and Dan Sullivan.

London Matt Welln Hae Matt Len Army America Foros Collis the Hon Lyon AC Hue Wells Mehegan Agamem Australian Army Service Corpe Atalad Johnny Summers Sam Harry Williame Meheran Seadmen Aeaitie Fummralien Agi Beattie Botja Dan Sullivan Suol Mchogan Jack Greenatock Alieate Liverpool Tadium

Sam Baxter Death Remains Mystery in Boxing Career History

The London sportswriter notes Sam Baxter once highlighted boxing luminaries in a career marked by fluctuating fortunes. Amid a storied arc from early successes to later challenges, Baxter’s life intersected with notable figures such as Burge, Mitchell, and Denny, framed by the era’s bout culture and theatre appearances. The piece references a fund raised in his name and outlines a career path through injuries, comebacks, and aging in the Victorian boxing milieu.

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Simpson Goes to America Boxing Booth King Extends Visit

Sunwy Pisan, boxing booth king, sails to Melbourne and plans travel to America. Albert Lord collaborates with Kia Geige and Lloyd in a heavy middleweight bout setup. Duke Mullinw and Kay Daley’s boxing parlor receive strong recommen­dations. Tasmania’s Alpina group eyes a fighter career as three Brisbane fights loom.

Sunwy Pisan Wiilie Melbourne Inet Tae Tieaving Katoamba Albert Lord Kia Geige Alli Heavy Miudle Lloyd Boxee Sean Australia Allry Lanearatie May Daley Chetey Simpson Nave Sailer America Duke Mullinw Kay Daley Alpinp Tasmania Brisbane

Pal Browns Serious Illness and Personal Reflections

A frail letter from a patient named Pal Brown reveals a serious illness and a stream of personal recollections. It references friends, family, and hopes to reconnect with distant loved ones through news in the Milwaukee Leader. The writer describes health declines, wartime memories, and a longing for comfort and reunion before endings.

Anstraba Torzer Brown Ubeine Brom Jhirn Winn Cunate Hee Woton Australia Dane Tom Andrews Milwaukee Leader Corbett Pikeusty Colin Robert Sydney Howe

Westing a) 81 Paul Minn August 20 bout recap

A chaotic boxing page notes Dunleavy defeating Bobby Ward while Johnny Bile contends for supremacy. The report mentions unannounced bouts, a 1101 pound police weight advantage, and a copper warning as law actions unfold amid the undercard.

Westing Paul Minn Jack Dunterry Bobby Ward Stalle Johhny Bile Philadelphia Mabel Munteavy Dunleavy Sydney Wien Malone Dunteavy

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