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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1921
Page
13
Canada’s first hockey invasion of this city arrives this week at the Arena. Pete Marquette faces Sudbury on Thursday, Westminster meets Sudbury on Friday, and the B A A will take on the visitors over the weekend. Saturday’s Pere Marquette versus Westminster clash produced brutal play with only three injuries reported.
Reporter Paul H Shannon outlines anticipated wholesale player moves as big and small clubs chase Coast League and major leaguers. Ty Cobb travels east seeking infield help for Detroit while Connie Mack and Hugh Duffy eye bargains. Trades could involve Veach Ehmke Rice Peckinpaugh and other stars as Detroit New York Philadelphia Washington Cleveland and Boston weigh offers and bids ahead of Spring training.
A nostalgic 1921 column contrasts early and modern Christmas shopping joys and hazards. It recalls Halloween openings, old fashions, and a festive yet cutthroat rush in department stores led by witty references to shoppers, etiquette, and wartime memory.
In New Orleans Happy Littleton and Byron Downey clash for the world middleweight claim, with Johnny Wilson largely ignored. Jackie Williams aims to pit the winner against Robson, then bring Robson to Boston for a disputed share of the title. Suggs claims the Newport feather crown, while Hayes seeks a shot. Also, Freddie Jacks vs Al Shubert headlines in New Bedford with several bouts and future Boston appearances teased.
Paul Doyle and Eddie Shevlin train for a December 20 Armory A A clash at Mechanics Building to crown the undisputed New England welterweight champion. Each claims the title via past wins over Siegel and Morley, with rivals arguing about Doyle's Brooklyn home.
Ajax Campbell of the Pere Marquette hockey team is home recovering from a severed artery in his ankle and will miss two weeks after Saturday's game with the Westminsters. Red Synnott has a broken wrist and Wilfred Veno of the Westminsters a broken hand. The two teams blame officiating for the loss and Campbell’s absence leaves Pere Marquette short for Thursday night’s Sudbury game.
Johnny McGraw's standout plays in the Buffalo minors clash draw attention as six day bike champions Goulette and Brocce headline New York's finale. Cushman the blind jumper wows at the Huntington avenue gym while Notre Dame balks coast trips. Zabisko vs Me Chanics Hall rumors loom for Christmas wrestling and college football shifts stir W and J coach Néale.
Readers question if the boxing match between Carpentier and Tom Gibbons is booked or fallen through. The letters reference prior talk of Carpentier quitting and insist the March meeting is anticipated, with mixed opinions on timing and venue.
Amherst announces its 1920 tennis schedule featuring away matches against Princeton Southern California Army Williams and MIT with contests at West Point Dartmouth Boston Providence and Boston Intercollegiates in late May and early June.
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