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Sydney Sportsman

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

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Welterweight Title Claim Sparks Sydney Debate

In Australia two men dispute the welterweight championship. Wally Hancock asserts his claim while Jack Carroll is backed by Stadium officials who yesterday announced Carroll as champion, with manager Griffith authorising the Sportsman to publish the declaration.

Australia Wally Hancock Jack Carroll Carroll Griffith Purdy Pardy Pat Connors Stadiums Ltd

Welter title dispute during Carroll Purdy bout at Sydney Stadium

The article notes Carroll and Purdy met at Sydney Stadium in December with Purdy winning on a foul in round 11. It mentions Barnacle Bill Sailor Hancock and a championship claim, while Griffiths greenly questions the standings under a blue sky at Bonnie Doon.

Carroll Hancock Sydney Stadium Australia Griffith Bonnie Doon Cliff Barnacle Bill Sailor Hancock

Grifroll and Purdy Highlight Night for Courtsman Cup

In a night of action Grif roll and Purdy delivered notable performances as the Courtsman Cup event unfolded. The pair provided key moments that shaped the competition and kept spectators engaged through the final bell.

Australian Oil Cures Rheumatism Says Ex-Champion

Fidel La Barba endorses Dr Jones Australian Oil as an excellent training oil used by leading athletes in Australia. Roy Charlton and others claimed its value. Made by T Jones & Co consulting chemists at 319 George Street Sydney offering rubber goods and price lists.

Australia DR. Jones Fidel LA Barba Roy Charlton T. Jones & CO George Street Sydney

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