BOXERS and promoters are experiencing a quiet time on the Sydney fistic front. In Melbourne and Brisbane the glove bombardment is vigorously discharging, while, in the Sydney ring, there is merely desultory sniping. Verily, the way of our leading Stadium organisation (the N.B.C.) is hard. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 231 wordsTHE first annual boxing tournament of Christian Brothers' High School. St. Mary's Rasilica, was held at Sydney Stadium on Tuesday night. ...
Article : 210 wordsPAT McHUGH is in the market with an offer of £200 to Jack Carroll to fight Jack Wilson at Fitzroy Stadium. ...
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Article : 224 wordsIN an interesting 12 rounds boxing contest on Wednesday night at Lecihhardt Stadium. Geo Elliott (8.13½) proved too strong heavy, and ...
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