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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
8
Local boxing card features Tommy Gibbons of St Paul set to face Pat McCarthy of Roxbury in the final bout of the Faneuil A C program. Bets run 100 to 20 against Gibbons, with McCarthy aiming to upset and possibly threaten a later world title bout.
Hugh Duffy, now Red Sox manager, urges fans to withhold judgment and wait for the 1922 season. He cites new recruits, notes losses but stresses depth in pitching and field, highlights Joe Dugan and Joe Harris, and backs reinforcements like Piercy Collins and Bennie Karr for a better overall club.
The Winchester Country Club held its annual meeting with nearly 100 members. Dues rose from 60 to 75 dollars and the club voted that all members become certificate owners, with payments possible over two years, shifting financial burden from a few to all members.
Chicago reports Johnny Evers, veteran NL player and former Chicago Nationals manager, has signed to be assistant to William T. Gleason, manager of the Chicago American League club.
The veteran second baseman Evers will report to Manager Gleason to coach young players as the White Sox move to Hot Springs and Seguin Texas for spring training. Born July 21 1883 in Troy New York he rose to fame with the Chicago Nationals and was part of the Tinker to Evers to Chance pivot.
Tonight at the Grand Opera House Harry Mamas the rough house Greek faces Paul Bowser in a featured bout. Bowser described as clean and skilled eyes openings to pin his opponent. Also on the card Joe Sabosky meets Charles Metro and Tom Bowgegs fights Joe Perelli. Box office open all day for tickets.
The Boston Y 1920 Club and First basketball teams will face the Brockton quintets at the Brockton Y M C A on Saturday night February 4. Boston Y practiced with Tufts Varsity at the Y on Tuesday to condition for hard games this week.
The text reports on Will Hays leaving the Post Office to become Filmaster General over the film industry. It jokes that his salary would reach 150000 per year and notes insurance of 2 million. It contrasts movie figures with old two-cent engravings of George Washington and mocks Senate implications.
The Massachusetts Squash Racquets Association championship narrowed to eight as Milton Bradlee beat L T Wendell in three sets and C C Peabody edged Dr Kellogg. Peabody meets Malcolm Bradlee of Harvard this afternoon for a likely title decider with Harvard’s young star awaiting possible finals.
The Boston Y City League starts Saturday with two 4 p m games. Sanborn faces American Glue, and Decatur Hopkins plays Wetmore Savage in the opening doubleheader.
Malden High hockey upset Somerville 2 to 1 in the Interscholastic Hockey League at the Arena yesterday afternoon. Bushway left early with an injury, and Locke scored the final goal after Upham passed from the right. Dresser tied the contest before Locke sealed it in the final period.
The American professional skating championship will be decided in Saranac Lake on February 14 15 and 16. Contenders include Arthur Staff the reigning champ Edmund Lamy of Saranac Lake Bobby McLean of New York and Everett McGowan of St Paul.
Gerald Wiggett of Sherbrooke will referee a key hockey clash at the Arena between the Pere Marquette Knights of Columbus and the B. A. A. team. The outcome could decide the eastern group title as Westminster trails closely. Ned Bigelow’s return strengthens the B. A. A. lineup.
Newark welterweight Mickey Walker and Akron’s Johnny Griffiths will clash in a 10 round bout at Mechanics Building on Friday night February 10. The card follows Walker’s win over Nate Siegel, with Griffiths eager to face him after their prior Jersey City meeting. Griffiths has repeatedly challenged Jack Britton and is a well known Hub fan favorite.
In Glasgow Scotland on February 1 Robert Stewart of Glasgow and Newell W Banks of Detroit played four more draws in the international championship. The score to date stands Stewart one Banks none with thirteen draws overall. There will be no play tomorrow.
The Employers' Liability team travels to face the Hoffman five in a tense Insurance League showdown at the Boston Y M C A on Saturday February 4. A Hoffman win would tie the league lead as both squads draw strong crowds. Paige teams face Field & Cowles, while Kaler Carney & Liffler meet Hinchley & Woods, and Aetna meets Gilmour Rothery.
A relaxed voice of sports opinion argues that college athletics remain viable as long as colleges stay open. The piece notes football season troubles in the Midwest and mocks sensational claims while praising ongoing events, boxers, races, and Notre Dame’s Knut Rockne amid touring cancellations.
Joe Benjamin hailed as a second Benny Leonard faces Johnny Dundee in New York Friday night. The piece notes Benjamin's tough handlers and his rising form, while also mentioning Dave Shean’s recovery from appendicitis and Stan Zbyczko’s win in Bridgeport followed by another bout.
A fragmented sports note weighs whether a Dartmouth former hurdler or Alvin a top early favorite is superior. It mentions H and D Desch from Notre Dame and a Boston scene, noting a running mate declared ineligible amid discussion of past high hurdles versus Dutchman’s feats.
Hyde Park won the Hast Armory triangular meet with 95 points, led by standout Bar ny McDermott of West Roxbury second and Mechanic Arts trailing with 66 1/2 points and 22 in running events. Senior and intermediate event results list multiple winners from Hyde Park WR and M, including McDermott in the 1000 yard run and Curry in broad jump, with detailed placements across hurdles dashes and distance events.
In Providence, Young Goula of Woonsocket defeated Tommie Earley of Lawrence by decision in the opening 19 round lightweight bout of an all star event.
Greb defeats Hugh Walker in a boxing bout at an arena in Grand Rapids. Reporters saw Greb win every round, delivering a decisive performance against the Kansas opponent.
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