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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
11
The article discusses George Sisler described as a perfect ball player with an orderly, orthodox life and little talk. It notes writers praise his skill but lament his lack of colors nor nickname, arguing color comes from originality and bold onfield style.
A Somerville youth once sent away as not having big league potential is now celebrated as a Major League player. Fans in Somerville will honor him at Braves Field with local pride and ceremony.
Harold Pie Traynor, once dismissed by Ed Barrow as clumsy, rises to become the Pirates' everyday third baseman. A Somerville lad discovered after Minors stints, Traynor defied Virginia and spring training doubts to secure a starting spot behind the hot corner today.
Benny Leonard the world lightweight champion defends his title for the third time within a month in a 10 round no decision fight against Ever Hammer in Floyd Fitzsimmons arena Promoter at catch weights Leonard weighs about 187 pounds and Hammer about 185 or 126 pounds both trained on Lake Michigan prior to the bout expected gate receipts near 40000 dollars noting Leonard’s damaged right eye from a recent match with Tendler in Jersey City this will be their second meeting since their Kansas City 1916 bout.
Jack Dempsey visited Parker Hill Hospital where he was greeted by disabled veterans led by William N. Burns of the Massachusetts Association of Disabled Veterans. He toured wards, shook many hands, and pledged a future exhibition for the group before leaving amid cheers as news of his upcoming fight with Wills circulated.
A retrospective portrait of athletes famed for color and bravado. Terry McGovern, Battling Nelson, Stanley Ketchel, Luther McCarty, Jack Johnson, Dempsey, Walter Hagen, Joie Ray, Maurice McLaughlin, Norman Brookes, Thibe Waddell and Ty Ta are cited as memorable characters notable for flair, bravado, and unique in-ring or on-field personas.
Nedda daughter of Atlantic Express and Pleasant Thought made Grand Circuit harness horse history at Fort Miami Park Toledo on Aug 4 by trotting a faultless mile in 1 59 1 4 without pacemakers.
The Elks Club stake 2 08 trot produced Prince Loree winning a two heat event while Nedda, driven by Harry Fleming who recovered from illness, finished strongest without pacemakers. Jane Revere and Carl Worthy also won straight heat trots in other divisions.
Jose R. Capablanca, holder of the world title, won a match in the London international chess tournament against J. Morrison of Canada. Dr. M Vidmar of Jugoslavia defeated M. G. Watson of Australia.
William M. Johnston of San Francisco known as the Little Bill dominated R. Norris Williams of Boston in straight sets 6-0 6-2 6-0 to win the singles bowl at Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club. Johnston and James O. Anderson of Australia then defeated Robert and Howard Kinsey 6-3 7-5 in doubles. Helen Wills and Mrs. Marlon Zinderstein Jessup won the women's doubles over Molla Mallory and Phyllis Walsh.
Five Cambridge youths appeared in Roxbury Court charged with breaking and entering and larceny after police recovered baseball gear from the Red Sox locker room at Fenway Park. Names listed include Hugh Gallagher Vincent O Brien Joseph Rogers Joseph Walsh and Arthur Burns. Equipment was found with accomplices. cases continued for one week.
Hilton Belyea, 37, of St. John New Brunswick, won the association singles crown at the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta on the Schuylkill River. He defeated Edward McGuire and W. Garrett Gilmore in heats and finals and will race Paul Costello and Louis Zova for the title. The Duluth and Philadelphia crews also won feature races in heavy rain.
Heavy rain kept world champion Dempsey from staged action at Braves Field last night. About 3000 to 4000 fans waited in the grand-stand as Faneuil A C officials postponed the boxing program and set a new date for Saturday August 12 with tickets honored.
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