Edward W. Gardner

Edward W. Gardner (1867 – January 26, 1932) of Passaic, New Jersey was an American Balkline and straight rail billiards champion in 1902, 1906, 1910, 1914 and 1916.[1]

Biography

In 1914 he defeated Morris D. Brown and won the Balkline and straight rail championship by 400 to 386.[2] He died on January 26, 1932 at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Edward W. Gardner, Billiard Expert, Dies; Was National Amateur Balkline Champion for Five Years. He Was 75 Years Old.". New York Times. January 27, 1932. Retrieved 2010-10-07. Edward W. Gardner, five times national amateur billiard champion, in 1902, 1906, 1910, 1914 and 1916, died suddenly yesterday at St. Vincent's Hospital. ...
  2. ↑ "Gardner Wins 18.2 Balk-Line Title". New York Times. March 22, 1914. Retrieved 2010-10-07. Edward W. Gardner of the Arion Society won the national amateur 18.2 balkline billiard championship by defeating Morris D. Brown of the Hamilton Club, Brooklyn, in the final game of the Class A tournament at the Amateur Billiard Club last night. The score was 400 to 386.


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