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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
5
Veteran Alf Stewart endures a brutal bout as "Tiger" Payne dominates most rounds. Payne lands punishing rights and lefts, to finally floor Stewart in the fifteenth round, earning a clear 11.4 to 1.54 victory in a chaotic Stadium clash.
A garbled report describes fifteen round bouts at Marrickville Stadium last night with mismatched fighters and weak attendance. The text is heavily corrupted, listing multiple names and scattered phrases about ring action without coherent outcomes or clear results.
A fragmented report alleges that American importations feel pressured and threatened by Stadiums Ltd in a tense dispute over patronage and payment terms. The piece traces intimidation claims, scrutiny of working conditions, and the broader impact on workers and importers amid ongoing tensions.
Billy McAlister narrowly missed a clear finish against Stan Thurbon at Marrickville with a disputed draw after fifteen rounds. Thurbon, lighter and brave, faced McAlister’s sharper counters as promoter Pat McHugh plans a fourth fight at Leichhardt Oval for the bantamweight title.
The biggest fight ever staged in Newcastle is planned for New Year’s Day. Harry Collins, local idol and claimant of the welter and middleweight crowns, meets Eddie Butcher for the ten stone seven pounds title. Arrangements were made in secrecy with Jos Wullin to referee the bout.
The text presents Tiger Payne voicing irritation at how professionals in the country are described. He complains about lingering talk of his fame and references walking along the sidewalk and a past fight. He jokes about being asked about Stewart and claims he is cooking on the Sierra, reacting to inquiries about his career and notoriety.
Ignacio Fernandes, hailed as a rising Filipino boxing talent once linked to Pancho Villa, prepares for a crucial bout with Bill Grime this Saturday. Fernandes claims he will stop Grime and prove himself a world title contender, aiming to extend his unblemished record and showcase his craft against a veteran featherweight.
A SPLENDID boxing event at News Castle Stadium ended in disqualification in the twelfth round when Salvino Jamite was ruled off for a low punch on Garnet Juno. The referee ordered Jamite to bear a loss, while Jamite protested as the bout concluded. A forthcoming Newcastle program plans three local bouts featuring Archie Cowan Jimmy Thomren and Ken Wenman plus Frank Mevins.
A white haired visitor from Buffalo, known for audacious stunts, shares tales of past feats. The figure, famed for Niagara Falls barrel escape and midair rope ladder transfer at age seven, hails from a city noted for bold personalities.
Reports indicate Hall and Tau Demeky are close to a decisive rematch within weeks after a tense recent bout. Contenders and backers push for a match that would crown a top welterweight, with promoters weighing travel costs and venue options as negotiations continue.
Boxing news recounts Tiger Payne seeking a title shot after losses in Melbourne. Mentions Ted Monson, Billy McAllaster, AL White, and referees. discusses weight classes, upcoming fights, and potential opponents. Notes Payne’s long wait for a championship opportunity and ongoing negotiations for future bouts.
Gavino De Leon says he will fight Fernandez again in two months, seeking a better performance after a long appeal over a bad eye. He notes preparation was disrupted by contract issues and eye concerns, but remains determined to resume in Manila.
T McHugh hosts a New Year season kickoff this Friday and again next Friday opening with a crowded program. Garnet June will replace Tommy Milton in a featured appearance. The event aims to draw a full house with boxing exhibitions and notable matchups.
Sunny Jim Williams, a middleweight from America, is scheduled to fight Ted Manson in his first Australian appearance with the date set for January 5. Paul Demsky is fined to face Joe Hall a week later on January 16.
The report presents a garbled court case excerpt involving Jones and Thurbon with unclear details. Names, dates, and actions are obscured by transcription errors, making it impossible to determine the case posture, court, or outcome from the readable text.
A young fighter named Richards Smith weighed 11 stone and won the main preliminary round at the Stadium on Saturday. Reports say he dominated early exchanges, delivered sharp punches, and secured a victory marking his ninth win in a row, with future plans to face Sydney from Melbourne and potential match with Carverom in Melbourne.
Trainer Fred Boyd questions Bert McCarthy’s exclusion from main events in Melbourne after a disputed decision. The article tracks McCarthy’s attempts to return, raises betting shifts favoring McCarthy, and notes upcoming bouts including Morphy vs Kagel Thomas as the card unfolds in a tense city scene.
Macario Flores defeated Charley Pilkington with a decisive right overhand in the second round after the first round ended with Pilkington clinging to a clinch. Pilkington never recovered from the blow and collapsed, receiving a long count before the fight ended with Flores leading to a Sydney return and plans for further bouts.
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