Les Darcy

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James Leslie Darcy (28 October 1895Template:Spaced ndash24 May 1917)[1] was an Australian boxer. He was a middleweight, but held the Australian Heavyweight Championship title at the same time.

Les Darcy was the 2003 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Old Timers category and was the first to be elevated to Legend status in 2009.

History

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Les Darcy in the door of a blacksmith shop door", East Maitland, ca. 1910.

Les Darcy was born near Maitland, New South Wales. He started boxing as an amateur at age fifteen and quickly turned professional. He won his first sixteen fights before challenging the veteran Bob Whitelaw for the Australian welterweight title. Darcy lost the twenty-round decision but, in a rematch, knocked Whitelaw out in five rounds.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Darcy graduated from regional bouts to fighting in Sydney Stadium, in Rushcutters Bay, and promoters began to import talent to challenge him. He lost his first two fights in Sydney, one by decision and one by foul, to America's Fritz Holland.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The next year Darcy faced another American, Jeff Smith, in what was considered a contest for the Australian world middleweight title. When Darcy complained of a low blow at the end of the fifth round, the referee believed that Darcy did not want to continue and awarded the decision to Smith. In a rematch, Darcy was awarded the victory when Smith punched him in the groin.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

As Australian world middleweight champ, Darcy defeated such top-flight visiting Americans as Eddie McGoorty, Billy Murray, Jimmy Clabby, George Chip, George "KO" Brown, and Buck Crouse, as well as knocking out Smith and Holland in rematches. Darcy's opponents are said to have admired his courage, stamina, and punching power. In 1916, Darcy knocked Harold Hardwick out to capture the Australian heavyweight title.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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Darcy, ~1917
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Darcy became embroiled in the politics of conscription during World War I, and left Australia for the United States to avoid the aggravation. He died on 24 May 1917 from septicaemia and medical complications, which was speculated to be from dental work he received to replace teeth that had been knocked out during a bout.Template:Sfn

After his death, Darcy's embalmed body was returned to Australia, where an estimated half-million people paid their respects. His brother Frank, also a boxer who showed many of the attributes of his brother, including pluck, died on 9 May 1919 from influenza, and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery, East Maitland.[2]

Legacy

Professional boxing record

52 Wins (32 knockouts, 19 decisions, 1 disqualification), 4 Losses, 0 Draws[7]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd. Date Location Notes
Win 52–4 Template:Flagicon George Chip KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-09-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 50–4 Template:Flagicon Dave Smith TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-08-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, QueenslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 49–4 Template:Flagicon Dave Smith KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-06-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 48–4 Template:Flagicon Buck Crouse KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-05-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 47–4 Template:Flagicon Alex Costica TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-05-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)
Fight stopped by police inspector after Costica had been badly beatenScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 46–4 Template:Flagicon George "K.O." Brown DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-04-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 45–4 Template:Flagicon Les O'Donnell TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-03-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 44–4 Template:Flagicon Harold Hardwick TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-02-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 43–4 Template:Flagicon George "K.O." Brown DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1916-01-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 42–4 Template:Flagicon Eddie McGoorty TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-12-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 41–4 Template:Flagicon Billy Murray TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-11-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon West Melbourne Stadium, West Melbourne, VictoriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 40–4 Template:Flagicon Jimmy Clabby DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-10-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 39–4 Template:Flagicon Fred Dyer TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-10-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 38–4 Template:Flagicon Billy Murray DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-09-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 37–4 Template:Flagicon Eddie McGoorty TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-07-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 36–4 Template:Flagicon Mick King TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-06-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 35–4 Template:Flagicon Jeff Smith DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-05-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 34–4 Template:Flagicon Fritz Holland TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-05-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon West Melbourne Stadium, West Melbourne, VictoriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 33–4 Template:Flagicon Henri Demlen TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-04-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 32–4 Template:Flagicon Fritz Holland DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-03-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 31–4 Template:Flagicon Frank Loughrey DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-02-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 30–4 Template:Flagicon Jeff Smith DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1915-01-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world middleweight title (Australian version)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 30–3 Template:Flagicon Fred Dyer DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-12-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Baker's Stadium, Brisbane, QueenslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 29–3 Template:Flagicon Gus Christie DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-11-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 28–3 Template:Flagicon Victor "K.O." Marchand KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-10-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 27–3 Template:Flagicon Fritz Holland DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-09-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 27–2 Template:Flagicon Fritz Holland DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-07-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 27–1 Template:Flagicon Billy McNabb TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-04-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8]
Win 26–1 Template:Flagicon Bob Whitelaw KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-03-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 25–1 Template:Flagicon Young Hanley TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-01-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Olympia A.C., Newtown, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 24–1 Template:Flagicon Jack Clarke TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1914-01-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Olympia A.C., Newtown, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 23–1 Template:Flagicon Bob Whitelaw DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1913-11-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Victoria Theatre, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 23–0 Template:Flagicon Billy McNabb DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1913-10-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 22–0 Template:Flagicon Joe Shakespeare TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1913-09-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 21–0 Template:Flagicon Reg Regio Delaney TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1913-07-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 20–0 Template:Flagicon Billy Hannan TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1913-03-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Police intervenedScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 19–0 Template:Flagicon Jim Burns KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-12-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Adelphi Hall, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[9]
Win 18–0 Template:Flagicon Dave Depena TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-11-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[10]
Win 17–0 Template:Flagicon Peter Barnes TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-09-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Final, 10-stone competitionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 16–0 Template:Flagicon Peter Devon[11] TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-09-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Semi-final, 10-stone competitionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 15–0 Template:Flagicon Harry Richards DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-09-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 14–0 Template:Flagicon Jim Burns DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-08-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Tom Page DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-05-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Summer Park tournament, 10 stone division, finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Harry Emery DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-04-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Summer Park tournament, 10 stone division, semi-finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon Tom Rhymer[12] TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-04-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Summer Park tournament, 10 stone division, round twoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Roger Fairbairn TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-03-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Summer Park tournament, 10 stone division, round oneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Harry Ford[13] KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (11) 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Peter Cook[13] KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (10) 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Harry Emery[13] KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1912-01-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Summer Park, Newcastle, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Les Althorne[13] KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1911-09-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Maitland Showground, Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Sam Norman[14] DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (4) (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1911-09-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Maitland Showground, Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Sid Pascoe[13] KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1911-08-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[15] Template:Flagicon Andrews Ascot Stadium, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Tom Donohue[16] DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1911-07-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon West Maitland Town Hall, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[17]
Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Young Texas[16] DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1911-04-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[18] Template:Flagicon West Maitland Town Hall, West Maitland, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon George 'Governor' Balser DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12-1910Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Thornton, New South WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957), Sat 26 May 1917, Page 20 "Death of Les Darcy" Retrieved 12-02-2018
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  4. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  6. ↑ Peter FitzSimons, The Ballad of Les Darcy
  7. ↑ Table information is compiled from "Les Darcy – Boxer"; Maitland Tourism, p. 1; Park and Champion, pp. 354–355; and Power, p. 159. Any conflicting data is footnoted.
  8. ↑ Andrews Ascot Stadium, also known simply as Andrews' Stadium, was an open-air arena in Abbott Street, West Maitland, behind the Currency Lass Hotel. It measured Script error: No such module "convert". by Script error: No such module "convert"., and held about 1000 people (Power, p. 132). Billy Hannan, one of Darcy's opponents, describes it as a 'ponced-up dump' (Park and Champion, p. 30) Script error: No such module "Coordinates"..
  9. ↑ Now defunct; current address 196 High Street, Maitland. Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
  10. ↑ Summer Park Stadium was built in 1905 and was originally known as Rowes Running Track, later as Newcastle Athletic Pavilion (Power, p.151). It was located 'directly opposite Honeysuckle Station, Hunter St West, Newcastle, where the present Waterboard Offices now stand' (Power, p.111) Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
  11. ↑ Also listed as 'Hugh Devon' (Power, p. 125
  12. ↑ Alternatively spelled as 'Rymer' (Power, p.159; Maitland Tourism, p.1.
  13. ↑ a b c d e Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  14. ↑ Swanwick, p.30
  15. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  16. ↑ a b Leo James Lonergan fought Darcy twice, first under the name of 'Young Texas' in April 1911, then under the name of 'Tom Donohue' (listed as 'Dan Donohue' in Power, p. 159) in July 1911. Darcy fought the April bout under the name of 'Pat Donohue', and the July bout under his real name (Park and Champion, p. 31).
  17. ↑ Park and Champion, p. 31.
  18. ↑ This match was a preliminary to the fourth match-up between Peter Cook and Billy Hannan (Park and Champion, p. 159), which, according to BoxRec, was held on 7 April 1911.

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  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  • Maitland Tourism (2008). Les Darcy: The Legend: 1895–1917. [Brochure]. Maitland, New South Wales: Maitland Tourism & Maitland City Council.
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Reference sources

Pictures held and digitised as part of the Arnold Thomas boxing collection by the National Library of Australia

Further reading

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Titles in pretence
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check World Middleweight Champion
22 May 1915 – 24 May 1917 Template:S-ttl/check
Died 		Vacant
Title next held by
Randolph Turpin
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