Dee Tendler Out, Dundee Bout Scratched At Arena
Philadelphia boxing scene notes Tendler withdraws from the April 16 match with Johnny Dundee after a dispute over referee choice. Frankie Heitt likely to meet Dundee in Tendler’s place if a Whaler can be secured. Tendler’s clash with Patsy Cline ends with claims of a Tendler victory but disagreement over rounds and officials. Upcoming bouts and meetups across cities are listed, including Mills in Joliet Hall and the Penn relay carnival with 72 events and 825 relays planned at Franklin Field.
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Low Tendler
Philadelphia
Johnny Dundee
Armory A. A
Frankie Eeitt
Dundee
F Tendler
Tendler
Billy Rocap
Quaker City
Larry Connolly
Maffitt Flaherty
Tendler- Cline
Douglas A. C
Chelsea
Patsy Cline
Phil Bloom
New York
Cline
BC squad selected for West Point opener
Boston College chooses a 14 man baseball squad for the trip to West Point. Captain Gildea leads selections including Burke Enright Urban O Reagan Weafer Mueller Lahiffe Bond Donovan Dempsey Boyce Lovely Fitzpatrick and Captain Gildea. Jimmie Fitzpatrick will start on the mound with Luke Urban catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
West Point
Gildea
Bob Fowler
Burke
Enright
Urban
O’reagan
Weafer
Mueller
Lahiffe
Bond
Donavan
Dempsey
Boyce
Lovely
Fitzpatrick
Fowler
Bennett Murray
Richard A. O'Brien
S. J
New York
Jimmie Fitzpatrick
Maroon and Gold
Luke Urban
Witty
West Pointers
Dempsey Flynn Bout Barred by Police
St Louis April 4 The eight round boxing bout between Jack Dempsey and Porky Flynn scheduled for next Monday night has been cancelled after Chief of Police Young announced the promoter would be arrested if the fight were staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jack Dempsey
Porky’ Flynn
Young
Browns Sign Kelly To St Louis Americans
St Louis April 4 William Welly catcher who joined Pittsburg Nationals years ago in the Marty O Toole trade has signed with the St Louis Americans for this season Kelly was Toole's battery mate when he was bought by Pittsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William Welly
Pittsburg Nationals
Marty O'Toole
St. Louis Americans
Kelly
Toole
Pittsburg
Contested boxing eras and gym origins in 19th century US
The account contrasts Sullivan’s Madison Square Garden bouts with gloves to bare knuckle London prize ring fights. It mentions 955 seconds for 100 yards, fastest amateur marks, Flash Donaldson’s 93 seconds for the century, and disputes over West End gym versus Wood Island and Charlesbank as America's first open air gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitchell
Tug Wilson
Huskies
Madison Square Garden
New York
John I
Paddy Ryan
Jake Kilrain
France
Sullivan
London
Asalate
Flash Donaldson
West End
Wood Island
Charlesbank
America
Trinity A C Cambridge Show Ends in Dull Card
The Trinity A C event in Cambridge fizzled when Shaver O Brien of South Boston refused to box Packy Hommey of New York after an hour of waiting. Semi final saw Charley Treyball of Newport defeat Joe Stanton of Cambridge. Ambrose stopped Silva in two. McCabe versus McMenimen awarded to the announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity A. C
Cambridge
Shaver O’brien
South Boston
Packy Hommey
New York
Hommey
Charley Treyball
Newport
Joe Stanton
Treyball
Young Ambrose
Young Silva
Charles McCabe
Johnny McMenimen
Fire destroys Narragansett plant in Pawtucket blaze
A fire at the Narragansett Machine Company plant on Vail Street at 6 45 tonight caused $230000 damage by destroying two buildings valued at 150000 and lumber worth 80000 Three alarms brought all available apparatus in the city to the scene with unknown cause listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
Narragansett Machine Company
Vail Street
Levi W. Phelps dies longtime Ayer resident and taxpayer
Levi W. Phelps, Post cane holder and oldest resident of Ayer, died today after a long illness. Born April 29, 1921 in Lancaster, he was 92 and had lived in Ayer for 64 years, owning substantial real estate across multiple sections of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Washington Americans Face Atlanta in Southern Association Drama
In Atlanta on April 4 the Washington Americans, holding an 8-10-2 record, visit Atlanta which stands 8-9-5 in the Southern Association. Key figures Ayers Craft and Ainsmith, Charrity Thornburn and Picinich are listed among the participants and contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Washington Americans
Southern Association
Ayers
Craft
Ainsmith
Charrity
Thornburn and
Picinich
Houston Takes 6-0 Win Over White Sox in Texas League
Houston, April 4. The Houston team defeated the Chicago Americans 6 to 0 in a Texas League game. Robertson, Aber, and Williams starred on the mound with strong defense behind them. Schalk, Smithson, Glenn, and Myatt contributed at the plate as Noyes secured the shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Chicago Americans
Robertson
Aber
Williams
Schalk
Smithson
Glenn
Myatt
Noyes
Lexington Golf Club Opens Season With War Relief Tourney
The Lexington Golf Club will open its season with a two day open patriotic war relief tournament on Friday and Saturday April 19 and 20. The club will also hold its regular one day open tournament on Bunker Hill Day June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Golf Club
Lexington Club
Kennel Club to Meet in Hotel Touraine Next Monday
The April meeting of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts will be held in the Hotel Touraine next Monday afternoon. Beach show business will occupy most of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Kennel Association of
Massachusetts
Hntel
Yankees Trim Braves 3-2 in 11 innings
In Orangeburg South Carolina April 4 the Yankees beat the Braves 3 to 2 in 11 innings before more than four thousand witnesses. Dick Conway spoiled a double play in the 11th, Pinch Hitter Vick singled to center to bring home Bodie with the winning run for Rawlings. Attendance listed as 3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
S. C
Braves
Yanks
Lth
Dick Conway
Vick
Centre
Bodie
Yanks Rally To Take Sixth From Braves In Columbo Game
In a tense game the Yankees defeated the Braves 8 to 2. Hughes gave up nine hits in six innings, with Russell and Mogridge seeing action for New York while Powell Wickland and Pipp spearheaded Boston’s efforts with key hits. An injury to Covington and a collision at the plate marred the late innings as New York pulled away after a tied eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hughes
Yanks
Pat Ragan
Pat
Hughes
Braves
Russell
Mogridge
New York
Baker
Bodie
Wickland
Rawling
Vpipp
Hannah
Ruel
Gilhooley
Miller
Pratt
Rawlings
Pipp
Columbia
Boston
Bil
Po.a
Bitpo.a
Massey
Powelles
Wilson
eVick
Sth
Powell
Boston University Baseball Schedule Preview
Boston University plans a strong baseball season with a 40 player candidate pool from the College of Business Administration. The schedule opens April 18 against Wentworth Institute and continues with April 19 Phillips Andover, April 4 Tufts, April 27 Lowell Textile, May 7 Boston College, May 11 Rhode Island State, May 16 St Anselm’s, and May 18 Exeter Ixeter Academy at Tech Field and nearby venues.
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Boston University
College of Business Administration
Huntington Avenue
Wentworth Institute
Phillips Andover
Andover
Tufts
Lowell Textile
Lowell
Boston College
University Heights
Rhode Island State
Tech Field
St. Anselm's
Ixeter Academy
Exeter
Borland Named to Lead Harvard Freshman Crew
John N. Borland of Bedford Hills New York named acting captain of Harvard's freshman crew. Borland has stroked the 1921 crew since spring and led fall practices. A first varsity crew reshuffle moves Withington from No 4 to No 3 and Coleman from No 6 to No 4.
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Groton
Harvard
John N. Borland
Bedford Hills
N. Y
Henry P. King
Borland
Withington
No. 4
Shell
Coleman
New York Nationals Rim Blanked by Cleveland Americans
In Dallas on April 4 the Cleveland Americans defeated the New York Nationals with strong pitching from Coveleskie and solid defense behind Mc Carty Lambeth and O'Neill. Anderson Sallee and Rariden contributed for New York in a tough loss.
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Dallas
Texas
New York Nationals
Cleveland
Yokel Regains World Middleweight Title in Opera House Bout
Mike Yokel defeated John Kilonis in two straight falls to reclaim the world middleweight title at the Grand Opera House Manchester New Hampshire. Kilonis had won and lost the title within a month with prior wins over Yokel and Gardner. Yokel took the first fall in one hour nine seconds with a toehold, and the second in 22 minutes nine seconds with a front crotch and half Nelson. Preliminary bout saw Peter Goulette upset Paddy McCarthy in 22 minutes 10 seconds.
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Mike Yokel
John Kilonis
Grand Opera House
Kilonis
Yokel
Pink Gardner
Manchester
N. H
Peter Goulette
Paddy McCarthy
Reach Semi Finals in Pinehurst Golf
In Pinehurst North Carolina on April 4 the North and South amateur championship progressed to the second match round. None of the favorites in the championship 16 had to extend themselves to reach the semi finals. Medalists RB1 Scofield of Stamford and Irving S. Robeson of Rochester are set to meet, as are Arthur Yates of Rochester and R. A. Stranahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Scofield
Stamford
Irving S. Robeson
Rochester
Arthur Yates
R. A. Stranahan
Detroit Americans Beat Cincinnati Nationals Summary
Detroit Americans defeated Cincinnati Nationals with scores 3 9 8 to 5 9 1. Players Hall Kallio Jones Yelle Reuther Eller Wingo Allen contributed in the matchup played in Wichita Falls Texas on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
Detroit Americans
Cincinnati Nationals
Hall
Kallio
Jones
Yelle
Reuther
Eller
Wingo
Allen
Kid Norfolk to Clash With Robinson in 12 Round Feature
Kid Norfolk and Billy Miske rival Leo Flynn’s dusky ace Billy Miske’s ring reputation to face Cambridge’s George Robinson in a 12 round feature at the Commercial A. C. tonight. Norfolk enjoys slight weight edge but Robinson and his manager back their odds confidently as Demeres set to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Norfolk
Leo Flynn
Boston Arena
Billy Miske
Commercial A. C
George Robinson
Cambridge
Norfolk
Robinson
Owens and Treyball to Box in 10 Round Semi Final
Paddy Owens, drafted to Fort Slocum, will fight Charley Treyball of Newport in a 10 round semi final for the New England bantam title. Treyball impressed by defeating Joe Stanton in Cambridge last night, replacing Demeres. Two sixes are also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy Owens
Fort Slocum
New York
Demeres
Charley Treyball
Newport
Joe Stanton
Cambridge
Treyball
Owens
Boxing Bouts Held at Auto Drivers Club
A large crowd attended an amateur boxing tournament sponsored by the Automobile Operators Association at the Auto Drivers Club rooms on Boylston Street. Results: 108 lb Jimmy Manning South Boston. 124 lb Guy Amaro Roxbury. 135 lb Al Lacy Charlestown.
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Automobile Operators’ Association
Boylston Street
Jimmy Manning
South Boston
Guy Amaro
Roxbury
al Lacy
Charlestown
Gillette Razor Care and Shaving Tips
Bring in your Gillette for a free look over may fix damage or misalignment. Shave tomorrow morning with short slanting strokes and let the razor do the work. No brute force required and no strapping or honing. Keep the blade nearly flat against the skin for a smooth shave.
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N. J
Billy Mills
Joliet Hall
Kid Henry
Newark
Young Chackas
Young Bushier
Woonsocket
Billy Woods
Young McFarland
Mast Manchester
Kid Wolf
Nashua
A. C
Pittsfela
Young Rector
Billy Meyers
New Bedford
New Wedford A. C
Kid Williams
al Shubert
Joe Tiwnen
Pete Hermann
West
Bryan Downey
Tommy Robson
Grand Opera Trouse
Joe Kagan
Malden
Bill Prout
Mark Bortman
Joe Miller
Penn
Benny Leonard
Johnny Kilbane
Benny
Uncle Sam
Jack Savage
Cleveland A. A
Mechanics
Tommy Murphy
Camp Doniphan
Oklahoma
Jimmy Sullivan
Jack Ryder
Tom Halpin
Navy
Tom
Halpin
B. C
Browns
Elgin
Deale
Trinity
O’brien
Senators
White Sox
Kennel Club
Yankees
Ragan
Vreck
Conway
McBride
Corcoran
Indians
Giants
Mack
AB Mack
Mack Motor Truck Co
Mass
Thone
Cambridge Hago
REDS
Tigers
Auto Drivers’ Club
Gillette Safety Razor Co
Boston, Mass
U.S.A
Gillette
Dame Stoddard Company
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods CO
H. D. Huggan Drug CO
Washington Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Chandler & Barber S. H. Davis Company
Summer Street
Portland
Sudbury
Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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