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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
14
This historical compilation notes mixed sports chatter about the Yankees, Dempsey era legends, and baseball forecasts. It mentions Shaw meeting, Ford’s weekly, and political biases while pondering pennants, straw hats, and Babe Ruth’s expected return.
Negotiations for a Technology track meet with the Navy to take place at Annapolis on May 13 were closed after Manager M. N. Waterman of the engineers secured final acceptance.
Navy officials report a long dispute over event counts for the dual meet with Annapolis. The Middies consented to omit the hammer throw but insisted on including the two mile run and won out on this point after discussion.
The largest checker duel of the season is planned at Wells Memorial Checker Club on Washington street next Saturday evening. Captains F E Waterhouse and Victor C Townsend lead stellar lineups with 20 to 22 experts on each side. The event serves as a prelude to the Bay State Masters Tourney on Patriots Day April 19, with a large audience invited.
At Naumkeag A A A event in Salem on Thursday night April 13 Frankie Quill of Brockton meets Eddie Mahoney of San Francisco in the 10 round main bout. Semi final features Johnny Scully and Tippy Lowery. Other matchups include Mack versus Brewster and O’Brien versus Brannigan.
In a planned voyage to Europe, world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey sails on the Aquitania and will reach Southampton before traveling to London. Manager Jack Kearns and secretary Teddy Hayes accompany him with a passport list suggesting broad European travel.
Officials of the United States Golf Association discussed potential changes to the standard golf ball this year and into 1923. They tested alternatives, noting the current 1.63 inch diameter may limit flight and that a heavier or larger ball could be considered, though a floater is likely not acceptable. England is exploring similar questions.
At a State boxing commission hearing the Arena A C won consent to stage a heavyweight bout between Bill Brennan and Billy Miske at Boston Arena on May 1. Officials noted both contenders were in top form and possible future opponents for Jack Dempsey.
Exeter New Hampshire resident George Mc Alpine and his son Ed will run the Boston Marathon from Ashland to Boston on Patriots Day, marking a rare father son rivalry at the famed race.
The elder McAlpine, a florist by trade at nearly 50, trains daily with his 17 year old son in a four to five mile run, aiming to outpace rivals in Patriot's Day big race. Father and son both expect strong showings and plan to go the distance, believing they can beat several opponents.
Concord high school track team captained by Rene DuBerger a star miler will hold at least three meets this spring. The first is against Waltham High on Patriots Day April 19 at the Concord Centre playground. A May 20 meet at Fitchburg High and a meet with Framingham High are being arranged with alumni aiding training.
Millrose A. A. leads entries with Peter Trivoulides winner in 1920 and third last year. Willie Kyronen and Otto Laakse also high finishers. Other entrants include Otto Alenius Quincy and George Costarakas Dorchester Club. Total Patriots Day entries reach 46.
Methuen April 10 announcement that on Friday June 16 the Associated Merrimack Valley Golf Clubs will conduct a handicap 18 hole medal tournament at the Merrimack Valley Country Club Methuen. Ten clubs will compete with 12 players per club and nine scoring positions for team representation. First and second net and gross prizes plus a 100 dollar club shield are planned with tie playoff. The 1928 series may open at the Vesper Club Lowell.
Gerald L Patterson said he is willing to travel to the United States to compete in the Davis Cup ten matches. James O Anderson, another Australian star, is also expected to make the trip.
The Women's Golf Association of Boston opened the 1922 season with eight teams competing under ideal weather. All teams played, with no defaults recorded as players aimed for individual and collective starts.
Rhode Island teams faced stiff tests as Providence and Brookline split wins while Rhode Island pressed to a two point margin. Miss Glenna Collett and Miss Elizabeth Gordon led Rhody efforts with decisive victories. South Shore dominated Wollaston matches, and Middlesex beat Norfolk in Oakley play as Thursday’s schedule promised more golf.
The Boston Trade School seeks a practice game for Saturday before starting a league schedule next Monday. Coach Tilton is anxious to arrange a tune up before the away slate begins.
The piece laments Princeton restricting star athletes Tom McNamara and Ralph Gilroy from Tiger teams over amateur status. It questions new amateur rules at Princeton Yale and Harvard and argues classroom proof should determine eligibility. It notes broader college sport tensions and references boxing track and other schools.
The article notes Jimmy Henigan of the Dochester Club set a former cathedral run record at 61m 7s. It mentions his Boston Marathon start and that the distance remains challenging for him. It also mentions boxing ticket sales for the National Amateur Boxing Championship with outlets at Boston A. A. on Exeter Street and Boston Arena.
The High School of Commeres at Allen School opens its baseball season at the Allen School diamond in West Cet Neato. Coach Ned Sherlock expects a stronger Hub League showing than 1921 with Nolan the veteran pitcher and Santosito the catcher leading a listed lineup of Keenan Caulkins Crotty Doherty Norton Short McKeon Kilroy and Levenson in the outfield.
Cambridge Latin star Jerry Sullivan, a dependable fielder, has returned to school after illness and is expected to be fit for the game against B C High on Saturday. Coach McDonald aims for a win to halt Cantabs recent skid and end last year’s success by B C High.
Jimmy Londos the Greek heavyweight wrestler has cancelled his appearance at the Arena on April 19 after agreeing with promoter Tuohey. A prior promise to go to New York on Friday was reversed three hours later, delaying the holiday night program.
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