Rowdy “Sports!”
SYDNEY STADIUM SCENE.
THE USE OF THE HOSE.
[By Electric TELEQHAPH—CopYRiGHtj [United Press Association.] (Received 8 a.m.) Sydney, J uly 20.
Several rowdy scenes have occurred at the Stadium lately, a section objecting to the decision. On Saturday night, when 17,000 wero present, the members of the dissatisfied section were not content with howling, shouting and hustling, but commenced throwing bottles and other missiles. They lighted paper in various parts of the building, shouting: “Burn the place down!” The lights were turned out and hoses were brought to play upon the audience, who made a hurried,exit. The rowdy element resumed theii demonstrations outside, smashing the windows and throwing stones on the roof. Eventually the police dispersed the crowd. NAMES- OF THE FIGHTERS. POINTS DECISION TO AMERICAN. (Received 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, July 20. The contestants on Saturday night at the stadium, fight were Fritz Holland (America) and Les Darcy of Maitland. The American was awarded the decision on points.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 75, 20 July 1914, Page 5
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160Rowdy “Sports!” Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 75, 20 July 1914, Page 5
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