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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
5
Fernandez is overwhelmed by De Leon in a welterweight bout noted for stamina and power. The writeup highlights Fernandez as mainly a punching bag while De Leon dominates with varied attack and a sharper finish. The article admires De Leon's improved form and mentions Braddock and Todd among observers and commentators.
Report notes Hughie Dwyer pressed Harry Collins to meet regarding a dispute over games. Collins denies refusing to meet and says he will accept terms if discussions occur in Sydney. he plans to stay and work rather than leave the country.
Billy Meeske and Walter Miller clashed Saturday night in Melbourne. The bout appeared an exhibition with Miller dominant from start to finish, Meeske offering brief resistance before a decisive finish. Miller's confidence suggested he could finish any time, while Meeske struggled to mount sustained offense.
The article recalls Jim Driscoll’s final match against Ledoux, detailing George Baillieu’s grief and praise for Driscoll as his best ward. It describes the brutal bout, the turning points, and Driscoll’s fatal injuries ending his career and life, with vivid, period boxing commentary.
In Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night Herb Ac worth defeated Tommy Swift in a standout bout. Swift, who had beaten Harry Gordon, Dick Congress, and the late George Beads, was outboxed by Acworth whose superior speed and straight punching carried the match.
Coming Battles Stadiums, Ltd. announced an attractive fight-list. On Wednesday Art Todd meets Pat Boyton in a fifteen rounder with Harry Collins and Tom Uren slated. Next events include Betony Billy Smith vs Leo Max, Jim Newbury vs Harry Gordon, Jack Riad vs Jim Kelly, and Tenario Pelkey against Tommy Fairball.
A jagged account describes Juno's Promise in a boxing scene, noting Evane nicknamed Digger and his glass jaw. The piece mocks mid week shows and public appetite for dramatic fights over traditional Saturday bouts, calling for a Life Saver style rescue.
Dwyer struggles in Maoriland as he battles McDonald for a second time after a prior near miss with Darker. The report notes a draw and hints at a softer schedule and uncertain decisions amid a late Friday match.
Soltan Succeeds. Len Soltan of Sydney edged Welh bantam Taff Jones of Kurri in a close points decision at Newcastle Stadium last Saturday. Numerous garbled lines follow, mentioning bouts and boxers with unclear details, but references to upcoming fights and local matchups persist.
The piece notes Gavino De Leon’s stretch of six consecutive wins in Australia, with only one decision deemed doubtful against Dick Congress of Melbourne. It also discusses potential opponents and the bout’s aggressive, decisive style, highlighting De Leon as a fighter who forces the issue.
Promoters repeatedly highlight a failed youth in boxing to claim a chance at glory while the persistent fighter endures early defeats. The narrative follows a local talent who loses to strong opponents in a sequence of preliminaries then travels to Melbourne for further bouts.
After the Collins contend, he fought Fred Seger on Melbourne's weiter bed and then received orders to go to Brisbane to meet Hughie Beyer the following Saturday at 9.10 ringside. That meant shedding eight pounds in two days after a long train trip.
The public has forgiven Cary Reck, and would not object to a return to the ring. The scrambled items reference Bert Sparge and Bertie, with scattered notes about matches, memory, and controversy surrounding figures in Muntralia.
The match features Pat McHugh and Gray with Gray knocked out in the opening round. Reports describe a heavy bout as Feron Killer Meek Mornay and others participate, with grapples and blows noted but the main event ends swiftly. The card also mentions a Wednesday encounter where Gray is out pointed in a welterweight clash and teased rematches.
A chaotic, fragmentary report outlines boxing and sporting figures in Sydney and Melbourne. Mentions include Baxter, Dawley, Murmennik, and Hie Mette with plans, debts, and potential bouts. Crowded, unclear details suggest promoter activity, regional reserves, and possible meetings in coming weeks.
In Singapore, Jamite filled a judging role amid boxing chatter. Stadiums Ltd. called for him Pelkey and a boy Santon, and Jammy substituted De Leon for Santos, believing De Leon would be the better cord here.
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