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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
18
The remarkable 1922 Boston Marathon win by De Mar reshapes long distance running lore. At 11 years after his 1911 victory, the Melrose runner returns to topple records, defying aging myths and inspiring future comeback hopes.
The Ithaca dispatch lauds Clarence De Mar as an American athletic marvel after his marathon run. The writer notes De Mar's lifelong fitness, compares him with Kolehmainen and Ray, and urges renewed long distance effort among U S athletes to honor his finish and inspire comebacks.
Trainer William Donovan notes Clarence De Mar’s Boston victory as a shock but credits his headwork and long experience. He argues endurance runners can retain form over many years if they train smart and live properly. De Mar’s win sets a precedent for seasoned marathoners.
The writer lauds Clarence DeMar for winning the Boston Marathon at age 34 and breaking the record. He argues a man can perform at his best from 25 to 85 with proper life choices and systematic preparation, noting endurance allows an older athlete to surpass younger rivals.
President John A. Heydler of the National Baseball League met with Mayor Curley at City Hall and was presented with the Key to the City. He boasted predicting a Boston Braves victory this season and a possible World Series in the hub, noting his sixteen official keys collected on his national tour.
The article lauds a man for setting a fitness example that lovers of exercise and athletics could follow to advantage.
Dartmouth coach Harry Hillman lauds DeMar for winning the marathon with extraordinary stamina at 34. He notes repeat victory after 11 years and compares athletes who remain active into later years, asserting running is DeMar’s lifelong hobby and that sustained interest fuels top performances.
Boston College coach Jack Ryder credits Melrose runner De Mar for his Boston marathon victory. Ryder says marathon running favors regular training over youth and predicts many entrants over forty could compete in a six day race.
Rube Marquard and Dick Rudolph receive a warm welcome as they face the Quakers at the ball park this afternoon. Marquard pitched a win last week and Rudolph drew 32 000 fans at the Polo Grounds before a seventh inning setback. If both repeat, Boston could challenge for the lead by July 4.
Giants win 8 to 1 as D Smith homers and Kelly Schmandt Medsel Rawlings contribute with two base hits and three base hits. Bancroft drives in runs on a sacrifice fly while Bancroft turns a double play with Rawlings and Kelly. Vance suffers the loss as Mamaux and Douglas keep the Giants offense rolling. Umpires Rigler McCormick Pfeirman. Time 1h 51m.
Fitchburg April 20 Georgia Calza holder of the Italian heavyweight title is matched to face Fred Pilakoff The Finnish Lion next Wednesday night Pilakoff who made his US debut ten years ago in this city is rated second only to Renate Gardin among Calza's potential opponents Morandi Stefano Calzas manager says.
Pirates defeated the Cardinals 11 to 9 as Mann and Maranville doubled twice and Bigbee paces with a three base hit. Hornsby homered for St Louis while Gainer, Barfoot and Adams pitched. Cooper earned the win and Barfoot took the loss with Klem, Sentille and Emslie umpiring. Time 1 hour 45 minutes.
Dorchester and South Boston Highs football game scheduled for this afternoon at South Boston has been canceled by mutual coach agreement. A reschedule to a later date is possible.
Indians rally in the ninth to beat the Tigers 9 5. Wood Guisto Jamieson Bagby Blue Rigney collect doubles. Heilmann steals, Jamieson, Wood, Blue, Heilmann sacrifice hits. Gardner McInnis Wood McInnis turn double plays. Bagby Morton Ehmke hit by pitch s. Winning pitcher Morton. Umpires Nallin Brads. Time 5m.
Ottawa dispatch reports Townsend of the Boston Nationals will join the Toronto baseball club as one of five new pitchers. The right handed starter, 5 feet 11 inches tall and 180 pounds, has spent two seasons with the Nationals and is expected to report at Reading early next week.
Philadelphia April 20 Hugh Duffy and the Boston Red Hose overwhelm Connie Mack's Athletics at Shibe Park 15 to 4. George Burns belts two homers and Joe Dugan adds a homer and a single while Herb Pennock holds the Mackmen to four runs.
Cornell University in Ithaca New York plans spring football practice this week under coach Gil Dobie. Players have been assigned lockers and uniforms as Dobie awaits frost free grounds at Upper Alumni Field for a six week drill focusing on fundamentals and team development. Captain Eddie Kaw will miss spring drills due to varsity baseball, with end Dave Munna among the players noted.
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