Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-12
MICKEY DONLEY
FIGHTS CHANEY
Newark Boy Opposes K. O
King Tonight at At
lantic City
WELL-BALANCED CARD
By JAMES S. CAROLAN

a very good lightweight card will he
presented the shore boxing fans tonight
when George CLANCY. the Baltimore X.
o. king, and Mickey Doniey, of Newark.
entertain. This is just one of the many
good programs that has been arranged
by the Atlantic Sporting Club and should
attract.
Chaney now is in great condition. A
few weeks ago he was booked to oppose
frankie Callahan at the special show at
Shibe Park, but illness prevented him
from exhibiting. Reports from Balti-
more state the hard-hitting lightweight
has shaken of all illness and is display
ing great form in his trial workouts.
Donley has been doing most of his
boxing around Newark. He has not
performed in this city for few seasons.
but his work always appealed. In Sc
lecting Chaney no easy opponent was
picked and it will be an active evening
for Mickey
Chaney's Dangerous Left
Chaney, when in condition, has rea-
soa to fear no one. That damaging left
wing of his is certain to insure the nee
essary protection. His offense is his
best defense.
This windup will be over the eight
rounds course. with eight-ounce gloves
A good supporting card will be staged.
Presiden. Bob Anderson, of the shore
| club, is out to give the fans the best
there is in a boxing way. The show
! last week was an entertaining one He
looks for tonight's program to surpass
the one of last Monday.
Donley's work in his recent bouts has
been a big improvement over his work
last winter. He is hitting better and
has strengthened his defense. He should
make it interesting for X. o. George.
Clubs Soon Open Here
The big boxing clubs soon will open
here. one week from next Saturday
tho new National is due to throw open
it's doors for the 191S-1910 campaign.
The Olympia will open two weeks from
tonight
1t has been reported that Jack Brit
ton and Soldier Bartfield will be the
headliners in the feature at the National
inaugural Benny Leonard is expected
to be in the windup at the Olympia
opening night.
The boys now seem to take much interest
grove, X. q. Baker and Danny Ferguson
were so Industrious that they refused to
break for the referee. disregarded all signals
and continued to fight after the gong
stopped the battle Then the referee dis
qualified both combatants.
Johnny Dundee. clever Italian lightweight
will perform this evening. The veteran will
exhibit before the Armory A. A.. in Jersey
ment to oppose Johnny. Lew CardelIs origi-
nalIy was scheduled to meet Dundee Touhey
is capable Of giving Dundee battle.
frankie Britt and Benny vaIrer arc likely
to meet in Boston in a twelve-round engage
| very successful in his recent battles in the
! Hub.
Walter Mohr. the Brooklyn welterweight
| Jersey City ball park Friday night. Lewis
| will receive one-thrd of the receipts for
| his efforts.
of the Ted Lewis-Tommy Robson match to
be staged at the Armory A. A.. Boston. to-
morrow night.
on behalf OF Joe Phillips. recent winner
over Joe Koons.
Battling Murray will be In the windup at
the all-star bantam show to be held at
! Johnny Burnss Cambria A. G. Friday night