New York Wins Five Titles in National AAU Boxing Finals
Five Gotham boxers clinched national amateur titles at the AAU finals with wins across light and middleweight divisions. Titles went to New York entrants including Ben Ponteau in 135 pounds, Magnus Larsen in 158, Sam Lagonia, and others, while Los Angeles Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia also earned medals in various weights. The event drew crowds past midnight as competitors faced tough bouts and decisive finals.
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New York
Gotham
National Amateur Champs for 1921 in Various Weight Classes
The 1921 National Amateur championships crowned champions in multiple weight divisions. 108 pounds John Hamm of Pittsburgh, 118 pounds George Daly of New York, 125 pounds Dan Gartin of Philadelphia, 138 pounds Ben Ponteau of New York, 145 pounds Charles Jenkinsen of Los Angeles, 188 pounds Sam Lagonia of New York, 175 pounds Magnus Larsen of New York, and heavyweight Gordon Munce of New York.
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Dan Gartin
Philadelphia
Ben Ponteau
New York
Charles Jenkinsen
Los Angeles
Cal
Sam Lagonia
Magnus Larsen
Gordon Munce
Boxing tournament semi finals and finals results
The report lists semi final results by weight class with winners and locations such as New York Philadelphia Pittsburg and New Orleans. Notable bouts include 108 pound class Wiill O Connell defeating Al Jce i, 115 pound class Pascal Colletti defeating Terry McManus, 126 pound class Dan oor defeating Ray Rodgers, 185 pound class Eddie Crozier and George Daly advancing, and 176 and heavyweight semi finals with Magnus Larsen Gordon Munce among winners.
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Smoky City
Dixie Land
Pascal Collette
New Orléans
Terry McManus
Pittsburg
Pitteburger
McManus
Colletti
George Daly
New York
Chick Weasty
Philadelphia
Good Boys
Weasey
Daly
Jack Stark
Dan Gartin
Stark
Gotham
Gartin
Ringstern
Martin
Gothamite
Crozier
Danny
O’brien
Wiill O’connell
al Jce i
New Vicenias
Mane
Paacal Conetti
New Orleans
Chick Veasey
Grave Crib
Pascal Colletti
Dan Oor
Ray Rodgers
Sam Lagonian
B. Feeney
Clase
Magnus Larsen
Ernie Perrin
Reggo Minne
Quincy
Danney
Reggo Miane
Gordon Munce
Bob Tucker
Roxbury
Munce
James Flavin
Boston
Turner Defeats Ketonen For Pro Wrestling Decision
Worcester report says Joe Turner of Washington won the decision after Waino Ketonen could not continue due to a severely injured spine. Ketonen took the first fall in 1 hour 19 minutes with a toe hold, then Turner applied a crab hold in 21 minutes and five seconds to clinch the match before Ketonen was lifted from the mat.
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Worcester
Joe Turner
Washington
Waino Ketonen
Ketonen
Turner
Paddy Flynn Knocks Out Young Stewart in Sixth Round
Irish fighter Paddy Flynn knocked out Young Stewart in the sixth round of a scheduled 15 round bout at the Brooklyn Arena. Flynn dominated from the start and twice felled Stewart in the fifth round with long counts following.
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New York
Paddy Flynn
Young Stewart
Brooklyn
Éent Stewart
Stewart
Braves Open Season Today Start of 1921 Campaign
The article previews the Braves open season with optimism for the 1921 campaign. It argues fans will not doubt team motives and asserts baseball’s recovery from prior criticism, aiming to restore the sport’s standing.
Braves Open 1921 Season at Braves Field in Early Tilt
The National League opener features the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers at Braves Field at 3 p.m. while the Boston Red Sox start against the Washington Senators in D C. Boston hopes for a stronger club under manager Fred Mitchell with a solid outfield and veteran infield guidance, plus a pitching roster of promising left-handers and seasoned right-handers ready to form a competitive staff.
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Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braves Field
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Washington
D. C
Red Sox
Braves
Fred Mitchell
Boston
Boston Nationals
Mickey O'Neil
Henry Gowdy
Frank Gibson
Johnny Cooney
Cranston
R. I
Lee Townsend
Cooney
Joe Oesehger
Hughie McQuillan
Dana Fillingim
Jack Scott
Jack Watson
al Pierotti
Ira Townsend
Mitchell Braves
Hughie Duffy
Rea Fox
Braves and Dodgers Face Rough Start Amid Weak Pitching
A rough line of notes shows Powell, Olson Barbare and Sheehan Southworth among players in a clash between the Braves and Dodgers. The report notes a 3 pm game, umpires behind the plate, with Kilpatrick and Gowdy listed, while praising Duffy and Burke as potential miracle workers if they build a winning club. It laments Boston’s pitching as the long time mainstay decayed during the pennant chase.
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Braves
Dodgers
Powell
Vag Olson Barbare
Sheehan Southworth
Grifith Tithe
Eae
Oib
Ioneteny Meee Cl
Nef
Gowdy
Miller
Kruger Dceschger
Pamptires
Billi Brennan
Bob Emalie
Red Sox
Hugh
Duffy
Burke
Boston
Durant
National League and American League Games Today
Brooklyn visits Boston and New York plays Philadelphia in the National League while Boston faces Washington and Chicago meets Detroit in the American League. Other NL matchups include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St Louis at Chicago with Philadelphia at New York.
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Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Lewis Beats Earl Caddock For World Title Defense
Ed Strangler Lewis successfully defended his world heavyweight title by defeating Earl Caddock in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 hour 3 minutes, the second 7 minutes 30 seconds, both ending with Caddock unconscious from headlock holds.
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Des Moviehs
Ed (Strangler) Lewis
Earl Caddock
Caddock
Young Gould Beats Rolfe In Ten Rounds At Casino A. C.
In Fall River on April 12 at the Casino A. C. Brookton’s Young Gould defeated Billy Rolfe in ten frames to win a clear decision before about 3000 fans. Rolfe’s best rounds were two and seven, but Gould controlled the bout with a sharp attack. The semi final ended when Bentley sprained an ankle, sending Billy White of New Bedford to victory. Preliminaries saw Johnny Pobuk beat East Greenwich in six rounds, and Young Cottam knocked out Young Lester in the second.
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Rolfe
Fall River
A. C
Brookton
Billy Rolfe
Gould
Bentley
Billy White
New Bedford
Johnny Pobuk
East Greenwich
Providence
Young Cottam Kayoed
Young Lester
Bantam title bout eyed for Tibbie Lowrey rivals
Jimmy Tibbie Lowrey of Malden targets a crack at Young Donahue of the South End or Johnny Sheppard of Woburn in a challenged bout for the bantam division.
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Jimmy
Tibbie” Lowrey
Malden Bantam
Young Donahue
South End
Johnny Sheppard
Woburn
Harvard Beats BU 5 1 In Baseball Tilt
Reb Russell of Methuen pitched for Harvard as they defeated Boston University 5 to 1. The win positions him as a potential regular alongside Eddie Goode on Coach Jack Slattery’s Crimson squad.
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Reb” Russell
Methuen
Harvard
Boston University
Eddie” Goode
Jack Slattery
Crimson
Harvard Beaten by Boston University in Tight Contest
Harvard and Boston University clash in a pitching and fielding duel with few hits. Herrin shines for Harvard as Russell and Conlon spark late rallies, but BU seizes a slim 1 0 lead before Harvard’s sixth inning surge. Conlon dazzles at short with eight assists, while Blair, Owen, and Thayer contribute multiple plays in a tense loss.
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Tom Gibbons Stops Larry Williams in 4th Round
Tom Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Larry Williams of Bridgeport in the fourth round of a 15 round match in New York as Williams’ corner threw in the towel. Gibbons weighed 175 pounds to Williams 181.
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Larry Williams
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St. Paul
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Williams
Gibbons
Boxing Gossip Weighs In On Lewin Siegel Bout And Boston Ring Plans
A joint note by George Carter and Larry Conley defends the Lewin Siegel match, explains the bout outcome, and praises Nate Siegel’s efforts. It reports Reed’s improved form, possible fights with Reed against Wilson or Barnfield, and upcoming cards at Casino and Shubert venues with plans for Eddie Kelly, O Neil, Chaney, and a featherweight title bout in May.
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Stan
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Lew Rawlins
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Tommy Robson
Reed
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Bartfield
Braves Open Season as Cox Tosses Ball at Braves Field
Fred Mitchell leads the Boston Braves in a season opener against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Braves Field. The 3 PM start signals the local major league campaign with the Dodgers, 1920 NL champions, visiting for the curtain raiser.
Opening day in the South as Brooklyn faces the Dodgers
Boss Mitchell handles player affairs in Texas while Grant and Eddie Riley run the office. Governor Cox Lieutenant Governor Fuller and Mayor Peters attend the 1 PM opening with a concert by Jimmy Coughlin's 1st Regiment Band. Cadore faces Oeschger in the opener as Brooklyn aims to settle recent long game ties at Allston Wigwam.
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Jimmy Coughlin
1St Regiment
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