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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1921

Page

41

Strangler Lewis Defeats Gardini In Boston Wrestling

Ed Lewis retained his heavyweight title with a one fall headlock at 1 hour 35 minutes in a dramatic bout before 6000 fans. Renato Gardini showed superior grappling and near falls before Lewis powered free and finished with the decisive hold. Earlier scraps featured Greek champion Katsonaros, Salvator Chevalier, Nick Karavas, Al Johnson, Joe Perrelli, and Kid Kilanis. Promoter Daro urged charity for Ed Lewis's challenge.

Ed Lewis Boston Renato Gardini Lewis Gardini Renato Henry W. Kaufman Mercury George Katsonaros Salvator Chevalier Kid Kilanis New Bedford Daro Children's Hospital Fund

Red Sox Refuse Eddie Foster Trade Without Adequate Offer

Boston manager Hugh Duffy says only an adequate trade from Chicago White Sox will pry Eddie Foster from the Red Sox. He notes Chicago badly needs a third baseman and Foster would suit Comiskey, but warns others may withhold help and believes Comiskey will face stiff terms.

Chicago White Sox Eddie Foster Boston Hugh Duffy Red Sox Chicago Comiskey Kid Gleason White Sox Brady Foster Vitt The sChicago White Sox

B U Rifle Team to Shoot All Over United States

The B U rifle team formed with R O T C plans matches nationwide. They will meet Tufts on January 20 under National Rifle Association rules, per manager R E Ruslow. Several other matches are pending as the squad seeks extensive competition.

B. U Tufts R. E. Ruslow United States

Unclear OCR item: assorted garments and prices

A fragmented listing shows numerous clothing items with prices including gloves socks shirts and workwear. Entries mention Wilson Bros. fabrics, knee to toe apparel, and various discount levels though many words are garbled or repeated.

Boston College Baseball Announces 26 Game Schedule

Boston College releases a 26 game slate under manager Harry Fisher with Colgate Detroit Syracuse new to the schedule. The opener is April 16 at Newton against Boston University and the season ends June 18 hosting Williams at home.

Colgate University of Detroit Syracuse Harry Fisher Charlie McCarthy Boston University University Heights Newton Vermont Maline Lehigh Lafayette Bowdoin University of N. Y New York Seton Hall South Orange N. J Fordham Crescent Club Brooklyn Colby Norwich Rhode Island Middlebury Holy Cross Worcester Yale New Haven Burlington Georgetown Connecticut Aggies Open Williams

Daisy Erd Attends All Star Boxing Show

Daisy Erd commander of New England Legion Post 29 will attend the all star boxing event at Mechanics' Building next Tuesday night. A two man committee secured ringside seats for her after arranging with Johnny McGann at the Fancy's Club office, promising a thrilling night for the popular leader amid the Legion veterans.

Daisy Erd New England Legion Post 29 Faneuil A. C New England Post 29 American Legion Legion Post Mechanics’ Building Daisy Michael Hourihan Joseph Sheehan Johnny McGann Eorlier Honey Wonder Da’sv Fiddle Shevlin Hourmhan Eddie

Ruth hints at trip to Dover Hall with big party

Babe Ruth visited the Yankees offices and suggested he might travel to Dover Hall in Georgia with a large party, a trip planned to begin from New York on January 16. He did not confirm participation but voiced the possibility during the visit.

New York Babe Ruth Yankees Dover Hall Georgia

Spain Files First 1921 Davis Cup Challenge

Spain becomes the first nation to file a 1921 Davis Cup challenge with the United States Lawn Tennis Association. The letter urges all leading tennis nations to submit challenges by March 15 and outlines the plan for a vigorous campaign, with preliminary ties possibly held in the United States and a September final at Forest Hills New York.

New York Spain United States Lawn Tennis Association The American Association Great Britain Japan France Australia Canada Belgium South Africa Forest Hills N. Y America United States

Americans Win New Zealand Tennis Championship

In Auckland on January 6 Americans captured both titles. William T. Tilden of Philadelphia beat Captain Watson M. Washburn in five sets for the singles, while Tilden and William M. Johnston of San Francisco defeated Norman E. Brookes and Gerald F. Patterson in four sets to win the doubles.

Auckland New Zealand William T. Tilden Philadelphia Watson M. Washburn Tilden William M. Johnston San Francisco Norman E. Brookes Gerald F. Patterson

Harvard and Yale to clash in B A A relay showdown

Harvard and Yale will contest in annual relay races at the New Boston Arena on Saturday night February 5. The Crimson and Blue will duel in the two mile relay while freshmen meet over the mile. Yale coach Mack promises a strong distance squad and Harvard also fields top material. Boston University and Northeastern College to run a mile relay with Northeastern aiming to outpace BU.

Harvard Yale Boston Arena Crimson and Blue Crimson Blue Mack Tom Kanaly Boston University Northeastern College Northeastern Pearce

Branch Rickey Sets Cardinals Exhibition Schedule

Orange Texas January 6 Branch Rickey manager of the St Louis Cardinals announces a series of spring exhibition games. The Cardinals face the Philadelphia Athletics at Orange March 5 10 10 and at Lake Charles March 6 9 11 13 17 19. Additional games include Beaumont March 7 12 13 and 18 22 23 24 and Houston March 15 16 17 at Orange March 26 at Houston.

Orange Tex Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Lake Charles Beaumont Houston

Twenty Thousand Dollar Prizes In Six Day Bike Race

Chicago January 6. A total prize list of 20000 dollars is offered for the twelve teams in the six day bike race starting January 16. Winners will be decided on the sprint point system.

Chicago

Chicago White Sox Manager Signals Caution on Trade

Manager Duffy said he admires Kid Gleason and President Comiskey but cannot trade an experienced player without a suitable return. He noted changes from last year, lacking players like Mike McNally and uncertain Derrill Pratt, with Eddie Foster possibly filling the keystone sack.

Kid Gleason Comiskey Duffy Sox White Sox Mike McNally Derrill Pratt Eddie Foster Keystone

Continental league mocked as space bid by Al Lawson

In New York on January 6 a commentator dismisses the Continental league as a joke and notes only a few people pay attention to its annual bid for space led by Al Lawson.

New York al Lawson

Carnegie Tech Hockey Faces Harvard and MIT Next Month

Carnegie Tech hockey team set to meet Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the Boston Arena next month, announced by graduate manager Frank Haaren.

Pittsburg Carnegie Tech Harvard Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Frank Haaren

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