Milton Beats Gordon in Eight Round Melbourne Boxing Clash
Milton of Melbourne defeated Harry Gordon in an eight round welterweight bout at Sydney Stadium. The match drew solid interest with both fighters exchanging heavy blows, Milton landing decisive rights in rounds seven and eight to secure victory as Gordon faded. Weights were Gordon 8.0, Milton 4.124.
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Tomy Milton
Melbourne
Harry Gordon
Sydney Stadium
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de Leon
Newbury
Alamming
Milton
Harry
Mikton
Eve
Filipino Adriano Draws Grime in Australian Debut
At Sydory Stadium Filipino lightweight Mariano Adriano battled dual champion Billy Grime to a draw after a full twenty rounds. Adriano showed strong finishing in rounds 14 to 20 while Grime held the early edge with clever defense and countering. The verdict reflected a close, hard won encounter with cheers for the visitor and mixed reviews for the local champ's style.
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Sydory Stadium
Mariano Adriano
Australia
Billy Grime
Grime
Manila
Adriano
Grine
Adriana
Orin
Adri
bin Tual
Mina
Seill
Audriane
Adriaan
Adriane
Mariner
Jumeitile
Aorime
OC Iines
Innes
Unclear OCR fragment hints at people and privacy lessons
Fragmentary text mentions unidentified person Jack Dunleavy and private lessons involving private matters. No clear events, dates, or organizations are readable.
Collins v Parker at Epsom Night Attraction
The Colling Parker contest is set for Saturday with Parker viewed as a middleweight and Collins taller in the heavyweight clash. Both fighters show strengths, Parker noted for gym work while Collins faces a powerful opponent, and the match is expected to draw keen interest.
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Colling-Parker
Colling
Parker
Collin
Collion
Wright
Scotch Lightweight Here
Wally McLean arrives on the Danny Frash boat and boxes en route. He trained under Tansy Lee who beat Jimmy Wilde and he defeated Anne Nielsen before turning pro. Kemp and Uren, former champions, feature in the stadium bout as Munro starts a challengers’ match to spotlight rising boxers.
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Wally McLean
Acruga
Danny Frash
Wan
Tansy Lee
Jimmy Wilde
Rathat
Wally
Anne Nielsen
Bee
England
Waly
Dla
Leichhardt Stadium Friday Night Fight Draws Crowds
James a Good One as Spencer Jones and Todd clash in a lively boxing card at Leichhardt Stadium. Jamin from the coalfields district defeated Todd, while Bill Marphy outpointed Dec Williams. The Garnet Jump Noon Fowler bout promises a near record gate as coalfield fans flood Leichhardt seeking a championship calibre lightweight draw. Spectators urged to arrive early to secure admission.
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Spencer Janes
Leichhardt
Inginning
Tiest
Jamin
Todd
Milton
Spencer Jones
Bill Marphy
Dec
Williams
Garnet Jump
Norkey Fowler
Mellagh
Leiehbirde
Wome
Fowler
Daniels Aims to Fight Stewart for Middleweight Title
A Adelaide reader letter from Algie Daniels, the local middleweight champion, urges a title fight against Alf Stewart after prior bouts. He recounts two previous wins by Stewart, medical rest after a recent illness, and proposes eliminations with Monson or Daniels meeting Stewart at Sydney Stadium for the Referee cup title under middleweight rules.
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Creek
Avery
Tasmania
Algie Daniels
Alf
Stewart
Harry Collin
Biewart
Stokes Creek
Daniels
Say
Monson
New Zealand sportsman Mr Martin Taylor visits ringside
On Monday the renowned New Zealand sportsman Mr Martin Taylor, famed for his court career and memory of Otto Cribb, paid a courtesy call. He plans to attend next Saturday night’s fight featuring his countryman Collins, hoping to see more years of activity.
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New Zealand
Martin Taylor
Taylor
Otto Cribb
Hin Countryman
Collins
Lidcombe Opening Brings Moderate Crowd For Biathlem Event
The Lidcombe Biathem opened with limited publicity drawing a decent audience. Main bout featured Frank Fin defeating Roy jokey while Green impressed with lefts before a ninth round stoppage. Other prelims included Les Goest vs Pinky Ryan and Roy Green beating Cee in a round contest, showcasing promising local talent.
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Frank Fin
Roy Jokey
Melbourne
Oreen
Baie Green
Bane
Monee
Hervey
Les Goest
Pinky Ryan
Roy Green
Cee
Sid Thas
Monument Unveiling Honours Ned Duffy and Dave Smith Remembers
The article recounts the unveiling of a monument over Ned Duffy’s remains, noting his status as a famed undefeated retired champion and his longtime trainer role. It recalls remarks by Dad Wells praising Duffy and the crowd’s solemn Lord’s Prayer. It also highlights Duffy’s warmth, wit, and loyalty to fellow athletes, including Lee Darcy and Colin Bell, and hints at historic boxing prowess and rivalries.
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Dave Smith
Duffy
Dad Wells
Mosman
Mother's Knee
Ned Daffy
Ilay
Bool
Lee Darcey
Darcy
Colin Bell
Perves
Jarcy
Bell
Hende
Simpita
Darry
Sybury
Boxing sparring and matches stir Western Suburbs crowd
A large local crowd attended the referee’s boxing event where American under Mr Al Richardson displayed training and shadow boxing. Jon Daan faces Hidie Butcher in Brisbane, while Western Suburbs Amateur Athletic Club hosts proamateur bouts at Burwood No. 2 cinema with multiple results and forfeits followed by a second round continuation.
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al. Richardson
Shadow Parred
Layne Ad
Indalast
Moema
Payne
Jinn
Butcher
Jon Daan
Hidie Butcher
Brisbane
Volaire On Points Robson Beaten at Brisbane
Eugene Volairy secured another victory at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night defeating Lee Robson on points. The bout featured a strong Hobson start, Volairy absorbing punishment before unleashing a sharp rally from the sixteenth round to the finish, delivering decisive blows to the jaw that left Robson waning.
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Eugene Volairy
Brisbane Stadium
Lee Obson
Toth
Hobson
Volaire
Volwire
Robnon
Braddock Beats Quinn in Seventh Round Knockout at Showdown
In a lively preliminaries card three to a bout, Jo Braddock defeated Billy Quinn in the seventh round after a hard, even battle. Quinn landed rights to Braddock's chin before Braddock rallied with arcing returns to drop Quinn and secure the win.
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Grime
Bullivan
Roy Green
Bat White
Tov
Bewt
Jo Braddock
Billy Quinn
Quinn
Braddock
Deen
Roforn Wallin
Lou McKoell
Jeff Braddock
vith _eirelaht
Bran Merritt
How Was Battle Won by Fitzsimmons Over Corbett
The piece argues Bob Fitzsimmons won the world title by a body shot later called the solar plexus, with Corbett fading after initial speed and weight advantages. It notes Fitzsimmons’ strategy, a decisive shift, and Corbett’s quick recovery after the knockdown, suggesting the body blow did the lasting damage rather than the head strike.
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Demos G. Bett
Bob Fitzsimmons
George Siler
Fitzsimmons
Biaws
Wight
Corbett
Harry Stone Seeks Big Fights In Sydney Era
In a September 15 letter from Perth boxer Harry Stone expresses readiness for top bouts, naming Eddie Hatcher as a desired opponent at Sydney Stadium. He notes long career and recent aunt’s death, hopes to meet strong challengers, and asks for help from Mr. Munro to arrange matches as boxing booms in Australia.
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Harry Stone
Perth
Eddie Hatcher
Ube
Sydney Stadium
Ome
Mr. Munro
Sydney
Kid Rucenall Aims For World Ball Punting Record
Kid Rucenall touring with Jimmy Sherman in Victoria denies an English claim of longer ball time. He asserts a January Ipswich feat set the world record, backed by a certificate from Ipswich mayor and other citizens under the committee that oversaw the event.
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Kid Rucenall
Jimmy Sherman
Victoria
England
Kid
Hie
Ipswich
Ude
Mt Cord
Pewich
Quer An
Green Challenging Milining For Feather Title Match
The article notes Jackie Green challenges the recently arrived Milining for a feather champion bout. It suggests Munro consider Green if no opponent is secured and mentions Green's form and readiness.
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Ant Santos
Jackie Creen
Milining
Senter
Jackie Ie
Mr. Munro
Huntos
Green
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