Micko Walsh and Dan Creedon in old time boxing notes
A letter from Mic Wahn recounts Micko Walsh and Dan Creedon in Australia, detailing photographs, memories of champions, and past boxing greats. The writer recalls Peter Jackson, Joe Goddard, Gus Ruhlin, Johnson, Jeffries, and others, noting changes in Dan’s appearance and praising various referees and fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic
Micko
Simes
Tan Crendan
Micka
Gould
Creedon
Dan
Dan Creedon
Micko Walsh
Adelaide
Uneasy Lies the Head Drew Dempsey Retire Talk
A fragmentary interview reveals Jack Dempsey discussing retirement plans and the burdens of fame. He weighs the allure of titles, training pressure, and the uncertain post championship life, noting the scarcity of worthy opponents and the lure of quieter times away from the ring.
Carpentier mix up fuels talk of rematch plans
A chaotic cable from Sydney and various reports in Vancouver detail Georges Carpentier's uncertain path after his Dempsey fight. Promoters, managers, and rival fighters are named in a push to arrange or block a rematch with Cook, Vandee, or Gabonm, with speculation on a return to America and possible matches against McCormick or Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Garpenties
S.ten
Renchman
America
Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Luton
Carpentier
Allaualian George
Cook Serig
Juvas Wan
Arecles
Atte
McCorssaisk
Beckett
Wesk
Cook
Tate
McCormick
Carper Tiny
Arishily Ua
Vandear
Camsiges
Fofowine Cabiecram
Sydney
Vancouver
Vandee
Lessing
Amerie
Tad
eidhouEy
Carnettier
Ito
Aod Prem Agents
Imeeting
Cibont Fii
Marin
Maj
Brocked
Balnte Carpentier
Whel Tutt
Te Vallgda
Dev Dotdon
Paris Ring Memoir of a Defeated Champion
An aged recounting recalls a brutal Paris boxing ring, Descampy and Papke clash, blood, near death, and a vow to persevere. The narrator describes the sting of defeat, the crowd’s tension, a strategic mind, and plans for future bouts including Moreau and other champions in Paris and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Pot
Ailver Bhuige
Jean Daye
Immenas
Marcelie
Howe
Moreau
Heron
Marest
Joywell
London
Paris
Gue
Vic Riviera
George Gunther
T Jnd
Umajase
Nice
Biap
Wilde and Mendies Cablegram on Proposed Conte st
A Sydney cablegram from September 24 discusses an English view of a boxing contest between George Acadien and Vinny Wilde. It notes Mendies is seen as clever but not outstanding and questions who will win. mentions Johnny Bullet and Blamoud in a humorous, mixed commentary with references to smoothed rivalries and Sydney interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Tor Irermoern
Pape
Capne
Royaall
Paske
Klaus
Descampy
Descampa
Lens
Papke
Maicel Morena
Wilde and Mendies
Sydney
Mandy London
He Raul
Sivas
Taatch
George Acadien
Vinny
Wilde
Bul
K. C. Lacee
Cablamans
Deere Menzies
Jimmy Wilde
Ge Lucas Han
Johnny Bult
Mim Diam
Medien
Murvon
Bkadium Pest
Arch ie Hamilton Challenges Burns for Middleweight Title
A fragmented report describes Archie Hamilton challenging Frank Burns for the middleweight championship. The piece notes Burns as the reigning champion and mentions possible matches, venues, and opponents including Colin Dell, with references to the Galt arena, hospitalities, and plans for bouts in New Zealand and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Galt
Archie Hopton
el Pusaant Neawtty
Abe
Burns
Aus
Tommy Uren
Trides
Beetes
Pune
New South Wales and rivals set for weights and fights
The article describes an upcoming sports gathering with New South Wales touring team and other entrants across weight divisions. It notes civic welcome by the Lord Mayor, mentions preparation at hotels, and outlines boxing bouts including Wally Hinton and Brock with glimpses of the Brock bout and other matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardway
Aig Wa Me Lynberey
Nortow
New South Wales
Ae Ann Cine
Shin State
Ainania
South Australish
New Zealand
Queensland
Gow
Beser
Barle
Tere Ie
Te F. U. Underwood
Rexohs Shave Promises Luxurious Routine
An ad copy extols Rexohs Shave as a luxurious routine with lather vastly superior to Soap. It claims a triangular stick lasts about 150 shaves, easing beard preparation on racers, leaving soft smooth skin and weather protection. The medicated Soap allegedly heals fat pimples and blemishes daily.
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Micko Walsh and
Dal
Dan Clewton
Nelourne
Peter Newton
Peter Jackson
Mick Dooley
Servie
Torgorien
Joe Godnin
Goddard
Ack Dempeau
Tom Dugean
Danendan
Alen
Leven
Seleres
Gus Ruhlin
Jefferies
Johnson
Enacs
Albert Lloyd Bee
Lloyd
Yao
Desa Batratearae
Mick Danney
Blina
Jack Dempsey
Judeine
Los Angeles
Queeneberry
Jack Campacy
Henry TV
Jock Dempsey
Iuican
Duke
Friends
Taith
Iain Tuck
Odo Times
Tata
Ry Amine
Criqui
Macnaught Shoe Stores Ltd
Smancumnan
Cerpenter
Carey
Absin
Dieppe Indl
Billy
Mide
Descampu Dia Seth
de Knyft
Maurice Berntardt
Protesor Mone
Certa Thas
Veancola
Francois
Sven
Cirque de Paris
Ecb
Ran
Omre
Alana
Rome
Sven Pike
Archie Hamilton
Frank Barns
Colin Hell
Zealand
Colin Dell
Pee Shere
Gill Eave
Ny Toa
Hoary welenteDase
Nike
Wally Hintor
Wally” Hinton
Aly Bal
Brock
Fete
Hinton
Winton
Brock Surung
Sige
Ross Gumaly
Pear
Ser Yack
Thusbon
Mick Forder
Thurbon
Polma
Alia
Winni
Melbourne
Tia Conan
Yds Ieee
Rexona
Joseph Coyne
Jehm
Rewona
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