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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1926
Page
5
A fragmentary account discusses venue use at Brdtney Stadium for boxing and other events. Mentions Solar Plexus and Jock Fitzgeral d as figures, notes possible skating, dancing, and cycling promotions, and suggests the arena could rival international clubs with minimal cost.
A fragmented clip reports on forthcoming boxing exploits in California and Australia. It mentions promoter figures, past champions, and upcoming bouts featuring Australian talents like Tommy Ewift and Midget Kildare, with references to Heenan and Brock as historical and current figures.
A long article previews boxing events across Sydney Melbourne and Newcastle venues with names such as Frisco McGale Gordon Kinly Georges Saunders Art Todd and Eddie Watson Fatty Kelly. It discusses upcoming Hippodrome cards and fighter matchups plus historical notes on refereeing postless rings blackboard scoring and trainer perspectives.
Teddy Green defeated Patey Kelly to win the lightweight championship of Australia at Leichhardt Stadium. Kelly fought below his best, suffering a late knockdown but earning rounds, while Green dominated until a slip in the 11th round. The card also featured Appleton stopping Weggine in the sixth round and several prospects and negotiations for future bouts across Melbourne and Sydney.
In a grueling eighteen round clash at Sydney Stadium, Joe Gonzalves, a spirited Filipino, defeated the French challenger Reng Holianrt amid fierce exchanges. The crowd roared as both fighters traded sharp blows to head and body, Gonzalves showing grit from the opening bell and finishing strong.
From Siarlian on Wednesday night the crowd packed the Hippodrome as Tenorio Pelkey defeated Dilly Semoris on points in a lackluster bout. Referee Joe Wallis favored Pelkey, drawing relief from the audience, while Pat Petty stopped early against Leo Carrick and Andy Watson fell short against Tack Mash in a tough bout.
Sunny Jim Williams and Henry Jim Williams weighed 121 entering a Saturday night fight that stretched over twenty rounds with Merv Williams. The Australian opponent showed speed and clever defense, while one round drew the loudest applause as the color line spectators debated the action. The crowd’s verdict favored the Australian for the night, though Williams displayed versatility and effort. Next Saturday night Herb Aewarth faces Bowden. Martin Denny, famed for his sparring with Griffo in Australia, drew a warm reception upon entering.
A tenting program tonight at Bedoey Stadium includes two Diamond Berry bouts with Melbourne fighter Kiely and Acnerkorn middleweight. Rez Morphy returns after a layoff to face Melbourne’s Brock Anthony, testing Morphy’s speed and power. Short-distance contests and Saturday night rounds are planned.
Promoters label the upcoming Stadium bout between Billy Grime and Teddie Morton as a marquee rematch after Grime claimed a first meeting victory. Both fighters promise a decisive outcome, with intense training and high confidence they will settle the score this weekend.
Fragmented lines describe a comparison between opponents and admiration for a champion. Mentions England and Australia, with unclear references to Be fellows, decency, and a late figure Peter Tackeon. Text appears garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The Parramatta Friday night draw features verbose notes on boxers from New Orleans to Langford, with praise and controversy over race, titles, and commissions. The piece tracks fighters like Thompson, MeVent, and Demperry, noting color-line debates and regulatory actions in American boxing history.
The Hippodrome hosted Friday tryouts and a Saturday night program with over 3000 spectators. Notable bouts featured Lee Sinks vs Charlie Moon, Reg Miller vs Tiare Bray, and Ted Neon lauding Nelson Darling in a 15 round main event, with multiple preliminaries and upcoming performances teased.
Last week results show Reg. Trowern drawing with Jamiin twelve to fifteen in Philadelphia. Gens Tonnes defeated Dack Dempery 15.4 points across 40 rounds in an unspecified World event, unclear naming.
McFarlane defeats Murray on a foul in the sixth or seventh round at Newcastle Stadium, amid a taxing contest where Murray pressed early but faded as McFarlane landed sharp lefts and rights. Referee halted the bout after Murray hit the mat, with fans and pundits noting the wave of punches and the grim resolve of both fighters.
A letter to the editor analyzes Australian whisky tax effects, arguing imported whisky sales declined while Australian whisky consumption rose. It cites figures for the year ended June 30 and notes abnormal pre tariff clearances. The author claims Australian distillers expect to sustain demand with stronger local supply and high quality malt whisky.
Jack Lompery concedes defeat to Tunney in the tenth round amid doping accusations and family disputes. Betting and performance questions swirl as Eddie Butcher, Brock, Come-jron, and Edwards headline a Charleston Stadium show with amateur dancers and cash prizes for dope themed events.
Irginer-manager Patsy Burke plans to travel from Bonoma to America to recruit for Atoteplin the Berthoxera. Headliners and top notchers sought. Burke to start business in Bon Frownies then the Puclie Coast, aiming for a return to the Stary and Btripes.
South Australia welterweight championship prompt sees Richards, with limited pro experience, take on Billy Butcher next Wednesday in Australia. Richards seeks to prove his merit against the noted defender, while matchmaker Triber schedules Joe Baler versus Gavinn de Leon, both known for hard fighting. Additional bout features Ivan Lamseau opposed by Laffineta Fowards.
Report from the Avon Avondale meeting notes results for Beac/Light and Cimabu Agh Finane stakes. Laughing Prince wins by two lengths in a two minute time, with the field including Tauaders and Waed Tab finishing positions.
The report describes events in England for the Newrvel Autumn Cup run over about three miles on a Saturday Sept 25. Details mention horses such as TRY AGAIN and MAPOCTA with bettings and placings, including distances and track conditions, in a period racing notice style.
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