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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

20

Boxing Gossip from Diamond Hill Promises Rugged Lightweight Bouts

Joe Thomas of Diamond Hill manages Young George Gardiner and eyes matches with 120-pounders while Gardiner trains there with sparring partners and tenants nearby. Jimmy Kelly struggles to find local opponents. Charley Bergen of New Haven seeks bouts with New England lightweights. Martin expects a Wilde clash and believes he can outpoint the Briton.

Joe Thomas Diamond Hill George Gardiner Lowell Joe Gardiner Diamond Hill Farm Thomas Martin Jimmy Wilde Sharkey Lawrence Dyson Jimmy Kelly Bronx Clarence Finn Kelly Joe Daley Paul Doyle Priday Ryan Charley Bergen New Haven Winn Bergen Jimmy Frazetti Harry Carlson Charley Parker New England

Ajax Surprises Kilonis on the Mat at Grand Opera House

Tony Ajax of California toppled John Kilonis of Manchester New Hampshire with two straight falls in the feature match at the Grand Opera House. Kilonis won the first fall in 44 minutes but lost the next two in 49 minutes 30 seconds and 11 minutes 30 seconds. In the prelim, John Gentwell of South Boston defeated Ben Frank in 23 minutes with one fall.

Tony Ajax California Grand Opera House John Kilonis Manchester N. H Kilonis John Gentwell South Boston Ben Frank

Boston lightweight Freddie Madden defeats Victor Ritchie in all star bout

At the Lynn Casino A. C. last night Freddie Madden of East Boston won a 10 round feature over Victor Ritchie of New York. Hammering Howie and Dummy Burns fought 10 rounds to a draw. Bert Jones edged Johnny Brown of Newport in a close decision.

Lynn Casino A. C Freddie Madden Boston Victor Ritchie New York Howie Dummy Burns Bert Jones Johnny Brown Newport

Roxbury Club Seeks Fast 16 Year Old Team For Away Game

The Columbia A. A. of Roxbury seeks a fast 16 year old team for a Saturday away game. Manager A Walsh at 970 Parker Street Roxbury or Jamaica 52701 calls between 8 and 8 30 p m Friday.

Columbia A. A Roxbury Greater Boston A Walsh Parker Street Jamaica

Memphis defeats New Orleans in ten innings

In the International League Southern Association, Memphis beat New Orleans 3 to 2 in ten innings. All other games were postponed due to wet grounds.

Memphis New Orleans

Woodland Champion Tops Field in Open Golf

R. M. Purves of Woodland led a field of 104 starters in the Woodland Open with a strong 41 34 round after a 77 89 38 showing, while Jesse Guilford followed with a 77 near 89 out and 38 in. Weather kept scores high but many entries qualified for match play, with draw details listed for divisions and players including Stephenson, Stevens, Lehane, and Purves.

R. M. Purves Purves Jesse Guilford Jesse Aphia Ous W. H. Stevens B. K. Stephenson Guilford Bill” Smith Stephenson Ta. Paton Homestead Woodland Ik K. Stephenson Winchester Amore R. ¢. Lehane Albemarle C. W. Brocker Rm. Lowery Woodland J. A. Gammons Wanamoisett G. Henderson Senet T. A. Ashley W. WH. Smith Brae-Burn R. C G. VanArsdale A. M. Hoxie Wollaston Leers J. A. Farren F. J. Wright, Jr Wright Stevens Dowling Gammons Brocker Lehane Paton Armory van Arsdale Ashley Henderson Lowery Smith Farren Elliott Bond Travers Merrill Robertson Stanley Hodder Moody Birt Lowe Harrison Brown Manning Dunbar Brooks Scheaf

Mystic Valley Semi-Pro Baseball League Proposed

Arlington Council No 109 Knights of Columbus seeks to form Mystic Valley League with Arlington Medford Melrose Winchester and Woburn. Arlington manager Edward A Geary plans May 25 season opener and Saturday plus twilight week games with stars Dave Shean George Lowe Jr. and the Geary brothers.

Arlington Medford Melrose Winchester Woburn Mystic Valley Arlington Council Knights of Columbus Edward A. Geary Arlington Club Dave Shean Red Sox George H Bulger Lowe, Jr Geary Brothers Leonard Colling

WANTS RACE TRACK GAMBLING CURBED

Springfield reports race track pools fueling gambling in the city and surrounding area. Chief William J. Quilty backs federal action, joining other chiefs in urging the Senate judiciary committee to consider reform bills to curb the practice.

Springfield William J. Quilty Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Quilty

Tennis Experts Oppose In Exhibition At Fall River Club

William Tilden II of Philadelphia and Vincent Richards of Yonkers New York will play an exhibition match at the Fall River Golf Club on Saturday May 15 at 4 PM. Rhode Island state champion J D E Jones will referee. Also finals of Southeastern Massachusetts junior and boys championships. Tilden to present a signed racket to the junior winner. Miss Bessey Borden to present a cup to the boys winner.

William T. Tilden Philadelphia Vincent Richards Yonkers N. Y Fall River Golf Club J. D. E. Jones Rhode Island Massachusetts

Legion opens baseball league at Braves Field

The Perkins Post of South Boston and the Roberts Post of Dorchester will officially open the legioners' baseball league this Sunday at Braves Field. The Braves' management donated the park, with Governor and Mayor among dignitaries attending. John J. Lane leads the Perkins Post team with a band for the opening event.

Perkins Post South Boston Roberts Post Dorchester American Legion Legioners Braves Field Braves Logan John J. Lane Perkins Post Nine

American Association Scores Reported by City Matches

Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 0 Minneapolis 4 Toledo 3 Columbus 8 St. Paul 4 Lanivville Kansas City.

Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Columbus St. Paul Lanivville Kansas City

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