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  2. Memorable Event in the History of Wrestling

    “THE worst I should have got out of it was a draw,” said Strangler Lewis after his great struggle with Joe Stecher at Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night. Stecher, who gained a points decision when neither had secured a fall, ...

    Article : 704 words
  3. MIND SHOULD CONTROL MUSCLE

    HAVE been asked to give some advice to young athletics. First of all I would say that mere brawn plays only a secondary part to brain. Granted that a decent physique is necessary, it is the mind, not the muscle that brings a man to the top. That is the lesson of years in sport the world ...

    Article : 638 words
  4. NELSON OUT

    WHEN Victorian Bobby Blay circumvented the right swing of young Gildo a fortnight ago, there were many who thought that a more ...

    Article : 496 words
  5. TOO ELUSIVE

    JACK Robers (9.7), of Newcastle, lived up to his reputation as a hard hitter when he met Bert Malcolm (9.10[?]) at Melbourne Stadium on ...

    Article : 343 words
  6. No Title

    KID CHOCOLATE, the brilliant Cuban featherweight, is regarded as one of the cleverest boxers in the world. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 17 words
  7. KNOCKED OUT

    Billy Edwards had two matches in Adelaide last week. He drew with George Kotsonaros on Wednesday, each securing a fall; but against Pat ...

    Article : 187 words
  8. NEW CHAMPION

    As a rule, holders of world’s titles are not in a hurry to risk the loss of the many perquisites of their high estate. There is easy money to be ...

    Article : 249 words
  9. Edwards Easily

    After his usual quiet beginning Young Liew Edwards (9.3) boxed in his best form against George Water (8.12) at Fitzroy stadium on Friday ...

    Article : 311 words
  10. REVENGE WANTED

    Strangler Lewis seemed amazed when AIf Bridges raised Stecher’s hand at the end of Saturday’s great wrestling match. He was convinced that in the ...

    Article : 176 words
  11. Two to One

    Karl Sarpolis (15.2) made his first appearance at the Brisbane Stadium last Wednesday night. In opposition to Ted Thye (18.6). The latter gave ...

    Article : 144 words
  12. DECISION UNPOPULAR

    Archie Hughes and Chris. Halliday were substituted for McAlister and Crowle at Sydney Stadium on Saturday at popular prices. Still the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 156 words
  13. FITZSIMMONS’ BOSS

    Still going strong In Sydney, though 70 years of age. Is Billy Miller, the farrier who gave Bob Fitzelmmons his first Job after the lanky one ...

    Article : 254 words
  14. FAIRHALL BUSY

    At Newtown on Thursday Tommy Fairhall proved so much superior to Billy Richards (who was Incapable of continuing in the fourth round) ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 230 words
  15. AMATEUR TITLES

    The Victorian amateur boxing and wrestling championship tournament, which has been attracting good attendances to the Comedy Theatre, will end ...

    Article : 151 words
  16. THE WEEK’S RESULTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  17. Opponents for Haines

    Some first class boxing will be seen in the big centres later in the year, and at Just there is prosper of an opponent or two capable of ...

    Article : 80 words
  18. MATCHES AHEAD

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 34 words
  19. Axemen’s Notes

    If the usual arrangements are adhered to, the axemen’s events at the Melbourne Royal Show will begin with the maiden chop, on Monday, ...

    Article : 415 words
  20. JOHNSON TOO STRONG

    A good big man beat a good little one when Norman Johnson (11.4) stopped Les Robson (10.7½) in seven round at Brisbane Stadium on ...

    Article : 106 words
  21. CHAMPION OF BALLARAT

    Jack Keogh, heavyweight champion of Ballarat, who won his last fight by a knockout in the first round will make his first appearance at ...

    Article : 67 words
  22. Advertising

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    Advertising : 81 words
  23. Advertising

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    Advertising : 50 words
  24. HAIRY CHESTS AND TATTOO MARKS

    Real old timers will recall Joe Choynski, the man with a mighty wallop, who visited Australia and fought Joe Goddard and Mick Dooley ...

    Article : 231 words
  25. BUTTED THROUGH

    Though Abe Coleman (14.4), the Jewish wrestler, defeated Ted Thye (13.6), two falls to one, at Sydney Stadium on Monday night, he did not ...

    Article : 298 words
  26. HANDCUFFED!

    A[?] Karasick, the roaring lion of heavyweight wrestling fame, was led from the ring In handcuffs, and Charlie Hansen was awarded the ...

    Article : 160 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 97 words
  28. At Melbourne Show

    Jimmy Sharman and his boxing troupe have reached Albury for the local show, after an extended tour of Queensland and New South Wales. ...

    Article : 59 words
  29. LURICH INDIGNANT

    Tom Lurich is Indignant at the statement made last week by Jack Higgins that he got a decision over Tom. Lurich writes that this is ...

    Article : 44 words
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