New-York tribune., 1919-12-19
Dome, of New Orleans,
and Burke, Pittsburgh,
Victors in 5 Battles Each
By A. c. Cavagnaro

After twelve turbulent days on the
Atlantic the American team of amateur
hoxers who scored decisively in bouts
scainst representatives Of the Scandi-
ravisn countries. arrived here yestcr-
day on the Bergensfjord. The members
Of the team are Frank Cassidy. Of the
Ozanam 4. A. of this city; James
Burke. Pittsburgh A. A., and Ashton
Dome. Young Mems Club, New
Orleans. They were accompanied by
Benismin Levine. the A A. t. official
who acted as manager.
The three boxers performed against
eighteen opponents while abroad and
we're defeated on only four occasions.
In three OF these Instances the Ameri-
cans downfall came in the final bouts
of their respective classes, the Judges
deciding taat their rivals had won
on points All three OF the boys
brought back SIX 20 seven prizes apiece,
among these "spollS' being medals
emhlematic OF two champ ionships Of
sweden and two of the city OF Copen-
hagen.
Cassidy. who previous to the teams
departure WAS expected to create quite
sensation abroad, appeared unable
20 acclimate himself. with the result
that he failed TO show st his best
until In the last tourney Of the tour
on THIS occasion Cassidy overcame
mis- rivals in the preliminary bouts
in quick fashion and then won the
anel bout with s knockout
During their tour through Norway,
Denmark and Sweden the three boys
exhibited their prowess at six clubs.
DOME who ia q featherweight. won
ave out OF SIX bouts while the same
number Of victories We're scored by
James Burke, the heavyweight of Pitts
burgh Cassidy Won four out o. his
six bouts. his Two defeats being
sustained ID the first appearance Of
he Americans in Copeuhagen
IN the state championships Of
Sweder Dome. although outweighed d.
won the featherweicht class by de-
cisively outpointing his opponent in
tie frai bout. Burke also captured
the heavywe ght honors. but Cassidy,
still suffering from the long sea trip,
was beaten in the final round Of the
hghtwe ght division.
Dome VAS the only one who failed
"a win cham pionship in the city of
Copenhagen tourney. In his class,
INTO the final bout. but was outpointed
by the Copenhagen featherweight
champion n d closely fought contest
Bur6e added the heavyweight title to
his crown. while Cassidy, performing
IN his best style, captured the light
weight honors
Speaking Of his trip. Dome declared
that the boxers the American team
opposed We're q sturdy lot with wide
knowledge Of the many tricks of the
game. lie declared that the crop OF
boxers L Sweden was the bast and
frat ia every tourney they appeared
the attendance was large On hoth the
journey across and home the American
boys afforded much entertainment by
engaging in impromptu bouts with
members OF the crew.
Dome declared it was likely
that another invasion Of the Scandina-
Wan countries would be made next
spring. as the amateur boxing bodies
of the three foreign countries intend
TO forward such an invitation. The
New Orleans lad said he enjoyed
his stay abroad immensely. but
he was q very sick person during the
stormy trip back TO the states. Burke
left Cor h's home Immediately after
the ship dockeG, while Donze boarded
train for home last night.