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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
10
The article surveys boxing chatter from New York to New England and beyond. It notes promotions, suspensions, and potential matchups involving Fred Fulton, Billy Miske, Harry Wills, Buddy Jackson, Jeff Smith, Knute Hanson, Mike Gibbons, Silas Green, Willie Gradwell, and other fighters.
Rumors persist that Eddie Trembly Maine middleweight kayoed Harry Greb, a claim denied by George Engle manager of the champion and supported by Jim Stacey. Letters from fans and supposed witnesses name Chatham England and boxers such as Dunne Mitchell Chaney OKeefe McCarthy Reed Moore Cross, but no date or official record confirms the bout.
Bill Snow named head coach of Harvard Freshman football with Jacko Conlon and Charlie Tierney as assistants. Snow, 1917 Harvard captain and former heavyweight wrestler and boxer, brings a strong athletic record. Conlon, ex Harvard quarterback and baseball captain, handles backfield. Tierney, Yale foe star, guides line candidates.
Willie Spencer clinched the professional bicycle championship of America by finishing second to Alfred Goullet in the five mile final at Newark New Jersey. Ray Eaton placed third and Arthur Spencer fourth as final standings show Spencer with 3 points and Goullet leading the series with 22 points.
Arthur Duffey surveys boxing legends and title handoffs from the era. He recalls Dave Rosenberg, Jim Corbett, Jeffries, Hart, Root, and Ferguson amid notes on past misclaims, rain checks, and a 1894 Holmes Field track meet where Tommy Connelf set a mile mark, with mentions of Nat Butler and McKirdy jinxes and an upcoming Tech Field event.
The record notes Cy Young leaving the Red Sox for Cleveland then joining a National League team in his hometown city before retiring. Also mentioned is Ketchel’s knockout of Porky Flynn in Boston’s Armory despite bets against New England bouts. The Everett manager is Ed Coles of Everett, and St. Louis Cardinals schedule three games here starting Sept 16 with no doubleheader. George V. Tuohy, born in New York City, age not specified.
Newark rider George Chapman won the 1-hour motor paced race at Revere Cycle Track amid a program of events. He covered 44 miles to take top honors, with Frank Corey finishing two laps back and Victor Lmnart in third. Additional results include amateur and professional handicap sprints and longer Open events won by riders such as Charles MacDonald, Frank Drobach, Ralph Spiers, and Tom Grimm.
Officials in La Porte County have until 2 p m Friday to order the abandonment of the Jack Dempsey vs Bill Brennan bout scheduled for Labor Day. If no action is taken by then Governor McCray will order the fight stopped.
Governor McCray prepared a letter directing Sheriff Anstiss to abandon the Labor Day fight but after talks with Michigan City residents he delayed action to let officials decide. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons visited the State House. the governor later said the bout would not be barred and Dempsey and Brennan continued training.
The first annual B A A fall handicap meet and National meet Pentathlon will be held at Tech Field Cambridge on Saturday Sept 16 for the Playground and Recreation Association of America. Athletes from across the country will be invited to compete in open handicap and open scratch events with extensive events list and entry closing Sept 9 to Albert Geiger Jr Boston.
Elizabeth New Jersey veteran boxer Michael McGregor made a comeback as a swimmer, supported by friends who funded a one hour thirty minute swim. Riley, manager of Johnny Howard, and trainers Mickey Delmont and Black Al McCoy coached him for the test.
Frankie Genaro returns to the ring to challenge Harry Leonard in a 12 round flyweight bout at the Commonwealth Sporting Club in Harlem. The undercard features Marty Summers versus Willie Harmon in the second 12 round encounter.
Forest Hills, N Y Aug 16 1922 The Women's National turf singles championship semifinals loom as four players reach the fourth round of the 35th titular tournament at the Westside Club Eastern and Western players remain in the field after tonight's play with the semifinals set.
The article outlines top contenders Miss Helen Wills from San Francisco and Mrs. May Sutton Bundy from Los Angeles facing Eastern challengers Mrs. Molla Mallory of New York and Miss Leslie Bancroft of West Newton. Semi final pairings set for Saturday and Sunday with Wills vs Bundy and Mallory vs Bancroft.
Casino Newport R I August 16 The Casino singles tennis tournament reaches the semi finals with four players left Johnston of San Francisco faces Kinsey in the upper half while Niles of Boston meets Kelleher of New York in the lower half Johnston defeated Rice 6 2 6 3 in the day’s key match and Kinsey beat Davies 6 0 6 2 Niles beat White 6 2 6 3 and Kelleher defeated Davis 3 6 6 1 8 6 to reach this stage
A 1922 travel sketch portrays Ostend as Belgiums sunny Atlantic City rival. It notes the Kursaal casino, byplay of bookies near the seaside racecourse, and evenings dominated by gambling women in chic attire. The piece envies Ostends fashion and surf culture while wryly comparing prices and style to New York.
The Arlington Athletic Association baseball team starts its season tonight at 6 15 against Wave nine on the Spy Pond Athletic Field. The lineup includes Bulger Lowe Hubber Collins Jiggs Donahue Leonard Collins and Red Cadagan who has lost only one game this summer. Joseph A Safford manages the new nine.
The support of many prominent business men of Arlington underscores the push for a major local project. Their backing signals strong private sector commitment to economic development and community growth.
The Chelsea Progress Club, winner of 17 of 20, seeks Saturday and twilight away games. They beat the Cornets of Lynn Malden Legion and Millstreams of Chelsea and other strong clubs. Teams interested contact Chel sea 1970 or Charlie Levine 19 Everett Avenue.
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