Boxing and Racing Fixtures at Rosebery Stadium
The Rosebery program lists boxing shows with referees and bouts featuring Jace Jonesor and Snowy Baker, plus a crowded calendar of races and concerts. Tickets for evenings include 1s and 7d seating, with public holidays and weekly events at Rosebery next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. McIntosh
Rosebery
Ailty Athletic Clus
Bob Hysn
Cobar
Amby Burke
Candelega
Wid
Ted Hill
Balmain
Young Barry
Hedterm
Joe Grim
Joe Costa
Bes Bay Res
Heavyweight Boxing News From Brisbane to London and Sydney
The report details multiple boxing events and contenders across Brisbane Gympie Pittsworth and Sydney, including Unholz facing Tassie, Battles with Nelson and Gam, Jon Grime versus Costa, Johnny Sammers versus Jimmy Britt, and Summers versus Britt with Britt awarded the verdict amid mixed reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sammers
London
Jimmy Britt
Canterbury Times
Britt
Britts Yuetics
Crouch
Rush
Ming
Clinch
Summers
Watson
Champion pug chatter heats up Australian arena
The column details boxing gossip around Burns, Johnson, Squires, Lang, and co. It notes bets, purses around 20000 pounds, 1500 for Johnson, and potential rematches with Tommy Burns. It mentions Jeffries cable and Mel Latosh’s reply and cites Unholz v Thorn as the lightweight title bout in Australia with Snowy Baker as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unholz v. Thorn
Aptoss
America
Africa
Australia
Frank Thorn
Mw Biatance
Snowy” Baker
Jetk Johnson
Rudolf, Pa
Ike Stewart Defeats Starlight De Coons Butts At Six Rounds
In a lively early show Ike Stewart and Starlight De Coons battled six rounds before a decent crowd at the gym. Starlight delivered with authority and Ike fought back, with Stewart claiming an injury to his flipper as the six rounds ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Club
Ike Stewart
Starlight DE Coons Butt
Wight
Kelly
Duryi
Starlight
Hut
Old Starlight
Ike
Peter Jackson
Shey
Meaghan and Sullivan Fight Ten Round Bout At The Gaiety
The Gaiety hosted Sid Sullivan versus Hughie Meaghan in a ten round boxing match billed as a ground bout. Meaghan dominated early rounds with sharp lefts and body work while Sullivan rallied in later rounds with stiff jabs and uppercuts. The Waterloo Wasp, Sullivan, pressed consistently though Meaghan maintained the edge and won on points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bid Kullivem
Hughie Meeguan
Bette
Collier
Owens
Themeslves
Daseling
O'Grady
Alick Dunn
Dunn
Fallon
Sally
Inter
Meeghan
Sil
Sully
Sul Il
Sid
Meaghan
Hughie
Sid Iater
Managhan
Waterloo
Treat
Ski
Hughis
Eveding
Bob Oest
Waterloo Wasp
Ray
Bully
Ike Hetning
Willin
Holta
Enn Hoghle
Gid
Waterloo Waap
Si Denanfaly
U Times
Meeyhan
of Waterloo Sositering
Iaeas
Goa
Ead Eoring
Meeeghan
Lark
Faith
Cripps Beats Griffin in Dramatic Stadium Bout
Arthur Cripps defeated Maoriland champion Jim Griffin in a high intensity boxing match at the Stadium. Cripps controlled the bout with sharp right hands and body work, while Griffin pressed hard, trading powerful exchanges until Cripps earned the late victory on points amid crowd celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cripps
Jim Griffin
Cripps
Terrile
Arthur
Griffin
Onn
Ted Murphy
Johnny Moroney
Gordon
Alburn
Bill Tucker
Jack Thompson
Jimmie Rose
Weightis
Tittle Bhipman
Ifl
Oda
le Wee
Orin
Arash
Crippa
Grito
Gelfa
Urippa
Jim
Gritin
Hank Agun Cripps
Jing
Grittin
Elinch
Juno
Sam
Groma
Cripps Ac
Vrippe
Nile
Mom
Rthur
Burt Cripper
Late billiards match continues as Lindrum and Gray draw big crowd
The Lindrum Gray contest proceeds before a large audience with Gray showing exceptional form in the open break and aiming at a 315 fastest possible run. Lindrum offers solid play but Gray’s rising rhythm could push them to a high score, as next rounds promise strong billiards and a notable showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindrum
Gray
Bhasard
Landrum
Evonin Lindrum Sored
Boake
Harry Grey
Newcastle Race Meeting Promises Busy Holiday Programme
Broadmeadow hosts Newcastle Jockey Club events as part of the New Year holidays with a full racing card and a reunion dinner for staff. Results include Town Plate and Welter milestones, while Wallsend Club honors Abel with a purse and address. Boxing Day and New Year fixtures draw large crowds amid lively betting and upcoming far Western fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Jockey Clube
Broadmeadow
Afr
Grisdale
Et al
Alice Court
Hexham
Sues
Pace Weller
Jemailia
Extatetic
Alama
Lady Ascot
Huliday Men
Gettiing
Bichen
Lady Heyden
Winecure
Borough
Yue Colurs
Brockenberg
Urenlite
Tsunaiin
Mantonia
Esiafotte
Wallsend
Abel
Dan Jones
Wally End
Christman Weeling
Buea
Neville
Isla
Patrovine
Medic
Pace Welter
Attention
Estafette
Lady Loch
Jockey Club
True Colors
Bimnioquist
Chaparove
Point Piper
Alter Ego
Ontario
Mecresi
Alamo
Breckenberg
Local Boxing Gossip Sparks Rumors of Fights at Bummer Park
The piece hints at rising boxers Bluey Jovm and Duke Jennings, mentions potential bouts with Mike Willimme and Les Weston at Bummer Park or the theatre, and notes Frank O Grady agreeing to fight Weston pending training. Plans for a rematch between Bill McCrary and Jock Costin near Kurri are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Burns
Monk Ford
West Wallsend
Jock Clarke
Sydney
Jack Bamber
Bullock Ieander
George Cusran
Jock Johnson
Sudiente
Harry Ford
Cidaen
Wey
Billy Metall
Coalopolia
Dukey Jennings
Cheney
Metall
Dave Smith
Kurri Kurri Adams
McBlaes
Peter Cook
Mc Hine
Cook Loaing
Hennam
Weston
Bareeet
Alana
Bluey Jovm
Duke Jennings
Wen
Bluey “Llorgot
Dave Banith
Billy Mccall Wall
Mababed
Mike Willimme
Bummer Park
Frank O'Grady
Newtown
O'Grady
Paw
Bill McCrary
Jock Costin
Kurri
Peter Cookula
Costin
Regatta Promises Strong New Year Events
With fair weather forecast, the annual regatta on New Year’s Day attracts wide interest. Initial delays were overcome and enough entries in sailing and rowing have arrived to support an attractive programme. The committee deserves commendation for overcoming early setbacks.
Great Sufferer Recovers After Using Clements Tonic
A Zetland resident recounts a long illness with severe coughing and weakness. After trying various remedies he was advised to use Clements Tonic, which he credits with restoring appetite, lifting giddiness, and returning him to health. The account highlights persistent recovery and gratitude toward the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Medicime
Unclear Note on Attell Foresees Races and Meeting
Fragmentary OCR text references Attell and a 45 round note, mentions a meeting and races at Weleon Rosebery and Wessbury with no clear outcome or complete details. Names and places are garbled, making precise event identification difficult.
Johnny Sheridan dies after Christmas Night performance in Newcastle
The Widow O'Brien star Johnny Sheridan died ten minutes after midnight on Christmas Night at Criburion Hotel Newcastle. Funeral held at Waverley Cemetery with a large turnout of theatre friends and pallbearers including his wife Miss Gradie Whiteford. The article lists many colleagues and wreaths from friends theatres and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Newcastle
Christas
Criburion
Bung Uupell
H Curt Fulure
Sheridan
Fia Mimi
Bristol
Hi Jenon
Chicago
Victoria W'heatre
Mr. Sherdan
Gradie Whiteford
Varna Messia
Allan Hamilton
John F. O' Harry Walnbe
Scho
J. Campban
Pustus Witepatrick
J. Hagan
Hughes
H. M . Stoneham
John Ki Ale Jorden
Massie
Janes Moore
E. McLean
Jwo Baker
Frank Walton
D. O'Brian
Tom Gall
E. J. Kilpatrick
T. Murphy
Jack Rickette
J. Hunter
Harry Roberts
H. Whaite
Claude Whaite
Lewis Scott
H. Skinser
Branialaus Leslie
Binnett
Hobe Barlow
Binpont
G. Bobramann
Cricket disputes and pay in early 1900s Australia
A letter discusses A W Brewster and Australia’s cricket dispute with England, noting players Vince Megara Hil Noble and their retirements. It details Noble’s earnings from cricket, a call for tour funds, and criticism of the Board of Control. Also mentions J Cyril’s throat surgery and tubing debate by a London writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brewster
Thaly Telegraph
Vince
Megara
Hil
Noble
England
Drei-Clase Amuket
Hidhee
Bin
Crickewurs
Australia
Mr. Noble
Englang
Sydney
Sentates- Whee
Ony
Board of Control
D. P. McGregor
Paddington
J. Cyril
Coleman
St. Cyril's
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Terole
Snowy Baker
Se Wees
Jace Jonesor
Wills
Rudolf Anhels
Hill
Barry
Gaiety Turesay
Jan
Jus Costa
Bartle
Paddy King
Perth
Greenahields
Deve Smith
Sno Sturgeon
Hespy
Fetacee
Toowoomba
Melbourne
Ted McGibbon
Hughis Meeghan
Owen Moran
Packy McFarland
Bui‘thing Nelson
Tom Jones
Sullivan
Sid F Young Murphy Senna
Obrien
Marsden
Jerry
Frank
Arther Melly
Broken ‘Hill
M Tenner & Side
Yankes
Ofp
Cans
Toutitl
Burne
Cand
Billy McColl
Dar Gaitthe
Gaiety Ca
Dnnenry
Smith
Cant Shales
Mtenenss Sat Sik
Sasbienne Saaaty
Champum
Don Me
Maik
Moak Ford
Jack
Ford
Meh
New York
Jos Grim
Phila
Costa
Grim
Joe
Frank Tearsens
Silla
South Africa
Ted Green
Islubras
Wand
Charley Raf Bas
Wes Meen
Cdlal Hackett
Donsted
Grifo
W.P.O
Fey
Peliren
Ben Bees
Aldivnghorstsbas
Boer Unholz
Unhols
Nelson
Joe Gam
Queens
Imad
Ae Ree
Eee
Brisbane
Wilger
Gympie
Fred’ Fact
Pittaworth Ie
Sehh Wee
Ona
Jon Grime
Iron Man
Philadelphia
Jon Costa
Clarerest
Ofilles
Pug Chatter
Squires
Lang
Ight
Johnson
Tommy Saska
Tommy
Bill Squires
Bill
Bullivan's
Challenge
Syndicate
Borns
Coon
Win
Jobson
Jack O'Brien
Cale
Imam
Burns
MelLatosh
Sydney Ringaiders
Jeffries
Jeff
Deck Johnson
Emelbourne
Tommy Dega
Tack Johnson
Sither
Art of
Jock Folens
Wenial Tete
Ned Egenee
Tommy Burne
Sid Sullivan
Hughie Meghan
Arthur Gripps
Hasard
Wolfés
Boxing
Been and
Brookvall
D's
Brookvale
Big Lots
la Monte
Narrabeen Beach
Narrabeen
Ain Road
Husin Tes
Piang Od
Arthur Rickard & C0., Ltd
George Alfred Willis
Bourketreet
Zetland
AUS Li
Sark
Tulam Allen
Attell
Wessbury
Johnny Sheridan
Edi
Sporteman
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