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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1922

Page

5

Harvard Hopes to Beat Yale in Two Mile Relay Clash

Harvard faces Yale in a two mile relay at the B A A games with Billy Burke of Wakefield anchoring the Crimson. Malcolm Douglas of Castine and Dennis O’Connell’s Exeter ties loom, while Joe McCarthy may miss the meet due to a swollen ankle. Dick Whitney spurs Harvard in hurdles as lineups list Burke anchoring the two mile and Chute anchoring the one mile against MIT.

Harvard Yale Billy Burke Wakefield University of Notre Dame Burke Crimson Malcolm Douglas Castine Dennis O'Connell Exeter Douglas Joe McCarthy Fiian Jimmy Kennedy Andover McCarthy Somerville Bill Bennett Kennedy Perry Jenkins Quincy Vinton Chapin Charlie Wansker Dick Whitney Earl Thomson Merrill Eaton Tech Quinn Howe Bennett Chute

Newton High Upsets Medford In Close Track Meet

Newton High defeated Medford 35 1/2 to 34 1/2 at Newton drill hall in a key track upset. Dicks of Newton won the 1000-yard run with Davidson of Medford the early favorite, Kelley of Medford dominated the 60-yard dash, and Medford took the relay. Multiple events listed with varying times and distances show a tight competition.

Newton High Medford Newton McDavitt Meredith Moore Riley Kelley Jtyall Pavideon Wingate Johnson W. Crooker Howell Iain Kobler Lindner Moody Gin Blair Lawerence Weeks Ryall MceQueston

Bradford Stars as Browne & Nichols Defeat Rindge Tech

Ed Bradford of Browne & Nichols dominated the Browne & Nichols track in the dual meet, claiming first place in the 40 yard dash 300 yard dash broad jump and shot put and contributing 20 of the team’s 47 points as Browne & Nichols defeated Rindge Tech 47 to 16.

Ed. G. Sradford Browne & Nichols Rindge Tech Bradford Rindge Ed. Bradford Buckley Colter Aaieads Gin Dunham Parker Uistance &Ft Nell Danhaw Jenney B. & M. Neimke Macomber Caird Lesswan

Brookline High to Play Alumni Hockey Game Today

Brookline High's hockey team faces its alumni this afternoon at the Cypress Street rink if ice remains. Alumni players include Taylor at left wing McAttrick at centre Arthur at right wing Marshell Richardson at points and Don Richardson in goal.

Brookline High Cypress Street Taylor McAttrick Arthur Marshell Richardson Don Richardson

American Team Derby Leaders Continue Quest for Cup

Arthur T. Walder of Wonalancet, described as the American hope, is a seasoned dog sled racer aiming to keep the golden cup on this side of the boundary. The International dog race moved from Colebrook to Lancaster 36.3 miles as Walden posted 4 hours 18 minutes, Lebel 4 hours 45 minutes, Suzanne 8 hours 42 minutes for the leg.

Arthur Walden New Hampshire Arthur T. Walder Wonalancet New England Yukon Trail Alaska Colebrook Lancaster N.H Walden Lebel Suzanne

Boxing card move to Boston Arena for Lynch Martin bout

The Lynch Martin fight, postponed from last night, will be staged at the Boston Arena on Feb 24 with Arena A. C. securing the venue and all out tickets valid or redeemable. Doc Bagley witnessed the Gibbons McCarthy affair and regrets missing a meeting with Gene Tunney.

Betwen Joe Lynch New York Terry Martin Providence Boston Arena Arena A. C Doc Bagley Gene Tuney Big City Gibbons-McCarthy Doc Gene Tunney

Dempsey Likely to Fight Wills

New York report says preliminary arrangements are near for a Jack Dempsey versus Harry Wills bout. Promoter William A. Brady has offered $200,000 and is in Atlantic City while Jack Kearns is sidelined by a cold at the Hotel Belmont.

New York N. Y Jack Dempsey Harry Wills William A. Brady Atlantic City Jack Kearns Belmont

Noble Greenough wins relay in dual meet over Dummer Academy

Noble Greenough defeats Dummer Academy 31 to 28 at Dexter Field. Dummer led in most events but lacked high jumpers while Noble swept the high jump and won the relay with Small Wielde Patterson LeFevre. Individual wins included LeFevre in the 800 and Ashcroft in the 1000, with Patterson tied for high jump.

Noble Greenough Dummer Academy Dexter Field Dummer Noble Ferdnand LeFevre Wilde Levitt Sees D Madero Holland Ne D Ingham Ashcroft Nec Cutter Newell C. Cutter Fairchild Lin Russell Patterson Gennet Small Wielde Daley Atkins Ferdinand

Boxing News From New York City Circles

Kearns aims to negotiate with Brady after their offer falls short but expected to be resolved. Mullins backs any path to a Dempsey bout for Wills, Gibbons arrives amid pursuit of Carpon tier clash or matchups with Greb. Leonard trains for 15 rounds with Kansas, 136 pounds, while Pepper Martin faces Sid Bernard at the Rink Club and Kilbane's interest rises.

Kearns Brady New York City Paddy Mullins Harry Wills Dempsey Tom Gibbons St. Paul Georges Car- Poentier Tom Gibbons Harry Greb Jimmy Bronson Bob Martin Bill Brennan Martin Brennan Madison Square Garden Benny Leonard Rocky Kansas Buffalo Pepper Martin Brooklyn Rink Sporting Club Sid Bernard Jshuny Kilbane

Hard Hitters Clash In Providence Ring Fight Card

On the Carlyle club card next Monday night Soldier Frank of Providence meets hard-hitting Chref Miller of the South End in an eight round bout. Frank has won 22 straight with 18 knockouts and eyes Johnnie Wilson later. Donahue pressures Abe Friedman and Paddy Owens while pursuing Johnnie Sheppard in a bid to back the title holder.

Carlyle Club Soldier Frank Providence Chref Miller South End Miller Tommie Robson Joe Egan Providence Battler Rhode Island Frank Johnnie Wilson Charlestown Donahue Abe Friedman Paddy Owens Johnnie Sheppard Woburn Paddy Minnehan

Raymond to Coach Harvard Baseball

Wendell Phil lips Chick Raymond as long time Middlesex School coach accepts Harvard University second baseman baseball duties for the season. He played four years as catcher at Brown University and captained the team in his final year before turning to teaching and coaching at Middlesex since 1912.

Concord Wendell Phillips Chick

Lowell Textile Defeats Boston College 38 to 24

Lowell Textile basketball team beat Boston College 38 to 24 at the Lowell Textile gym. Smith and Mathews led Lowell Textile while Tierney and Cassell starred for Boston College. The game used two 20 minute periods with Loftus and Nary as timers.

Lowell Lowell Textile Boston College Boston Smith Mathews Tierney Cassell Lowed Textile Mith Murphy Schneifer Mathew Ig Melloy Ciecare Tsthnte Abkey Mathews

Irish Johnny Curtin Wins After Ring Jumping Incident

In Fall River Irish Johnny Curtin of New Jersey defeats Bobby Dyson after Dyson’s seconds jump into the ring. Referee Bouchard declares Curtin the winner as Dyson bleeds and staggers against the ropes, with a crowd in the Casino reacting loudly. The bout ends about five minutes after being stopped.

Fall River Bobby Dyson Bouchard Johnny Curtin New Jersey Curtin Dyson Fifly

Silva Knocks Out Mickey Donovan in Five Rounds

Brockton February 3 Harry Silva of Boston kayoed Mickey Donovan of this city in five rounds. The referee stopped the bout as Donovan could not defend himself. In the semi final Tom Cotter of Quincy KOed Billy Muldoon of Lynn in two rounds. Willie Nelson of Brockton defeated Phil Bruno of East Boston in an eight round bout.

Brockton Harry Silva Boston Mickey Donovan Donovan Tom Cotter Quincy Billy Muldoon Lynn Willie Nelson Phil Bruno East Bokton

Arlington Five Dominate Rival Lexington In City Game

The Arlington High School boys basketball team defeated Lexington 32 to 18 in the Arlington gym yesterday. Fall led Arlington with 17 points. The Arlington second five beat Lexington’s second unit 9 to 7 in a closely contested game between periods.

Arlington High School Lexington High School Arlington High School Second Five

Tarzan Larkin to Fight Sailor Maxtel for 12 Rounds

New York February 3 Tarzan Larkin the Western lumberjack has been matched to fight Sailor Maxtel for 12 rounds next Tuesday at New ataz.

New York Tarzan Larkin Sailor Maxtel Newataz

Holy Cross Defeats Catholic University 38 to 31

Worcester February 3 Holy Cross basketball team defeated the Catholic University five of Washington DC in a fast game tonight 38 to 31 Holy Cross led 25 to 13 at halftime and the Washington players battled back in the second half but could not overcome the Purple lead Captain McLoughlin starred as the pivot man in a strong passing game

Worcester Holy Cross Catholic University Washington D. C McLoughlin

Tech overwhelms Amherst as home win streak remains intact

The Tech basketball team defeated Amherst 2-15 at Walker Memorial in a physical game with over 40 fouls. Boyer delivered two sensational goals, Bretting dominated the center position, Walker led Amherst in scoring, while Tonon added four field goals and a foul shot.

Amherst Tech Walker Amherst Basketeers Boyer Bretting Tonon

Miss Bancroft Defeats Sigourney in Indoor Tennis Semi

Miss Leslie Bancroft of Boston beat club mate Miss Edith Sigourney 6 4 5 7 6 3 in the semi final of the Women's Invitation Indoor Tennis Tournament in Brooklyn. She advances to meet Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory for the final tomorrow.

Miss Bancroft New York Leslie Bancroft Boston Edith Sigourney Brooklyn Bancroft Molla Bjurstedt Mallory

Walden Leads Lebel in New England Derby toward Berlin finish

Walden extended his 20 minute advantage over Jean Lebel in the marathon 88.3 mile canine derby as drivers reach Lan caster and head toward Berlin. Lebel’s team suffered lameness penalties while Walden’s dogs were declared in prime condition and the race should finish tomorrow afternoon barring misfortune. Jacques Suzanne of Lake Placid trails the leaders after a rough day but vows to finish. Henri Skene and Henri Laloutre have exited the race.

Jean Lebel Bersimis Que Lebel Walden Colebrook Berlin New England Henri Skene Laloutre Colébrok Skeng Jacques Suzanne Lake Placid N. Y Lancaster Suzanne Jacques

Dogs, Wonalancet Cup Hope Ride On Lamed Sled Team

Suzanne to start at 9 00 AM with Walden and Lebel following every half hour. Lebel’s dogs show bruising lameness while Walden reports his team in good shape. Moose returns to form, while Lebel bears a shrapnel wound and muscle sprain. Spectators line the streets as the Berlin led teams approach Lancaster. Walden believes victory hinges on his dogs, not the driver.

Suzanne Colebrook Manchester Main Street Lancaster Berlin Walden Lebel Jeemy Bull Paddy Moose Jean Arthur Walden Chinook Lanicaster Wonalancet

Harvard Freshmen to Run Mile Against Yale Cubs

Harvard's freshman four race Yale cubs tonight at the Arena in a match described as an Exeter Academy alumni proposition. Captain Heinie Dunker, Leonard Robb and Gus Jones are former Exeter men, with Theodore Roosevelt Hull the remaining runner.

Harvard Yale Cubs Exeter Academy Heinie Dunker Leonard Robb Gus Jones Exeter Lads Theodore Roosevelt Hull

New Amateur Billiards Averages Set in Brooklyn and Chicago

Emil A Renner of Youngstown Ohio defeated Edward W Gardner of Montclair NJ 300 to 298 in Class A 10.2 balk line amateur championship at the Crescent Athletic Club Brooklyn. Percy N Collins of Chicago tonight set a new high average of 272 11 completing his string in 11 innings and defeating T Henry Clarkson of New York 300 to 85. The Chicagoan had an unfinished run of 92.

Emil A. Renner Youngstown Ohio Edward W. Gardner Montclair N. J Crescent Athletic Club Brooklyn Percy N. Collins Chicago T. Henry Clarkson New York

Connecticut Aggies Defeat Rhode Island State 41 to 18

In Willimantic at Hawley Armory on February 3, the Connecticut Agricultural College varsity basketball team defeated Rhode Island State College 41 to 18. The visiting Rhode Island squad challenged early, but the hosts pulled away in the final period to secure the win.

Conn Aggies R. I. State Willimantic Connecticut Agricultural College Rhode Island State College Hawley Armory Rhode Island

Clements Defeats Gibbs in Valley A A C bout

Paul Clements of Brooklyn New York won a decision over Joe Gibbs of Woonsocket Rhode Island in the 10 round feature at the Valley A C show. Buck Daley of Holyoke scored a technical knockout against Chick Gardner of Easthampton.

Holyoke Paul Clements Brooklyn N. Y Joe Gibbs Woonsocket R. I the Valley A Buck Daley Chick Gardner Easthampton

Colgate Names New Football Coach From State College

Richard Co. Harlow of State College Pennsylvania was appointed today to coach Colgate University football, succeeding Ellert C. Huntington Jr. at Hamilton New York.

Hamilton N. Y Richard Co. Harlow State College Colgate University Ellert C. Huntington, Jr

Notre Dame Grid Star Confesses Violation

Notre Dame halfback Johnny Mohardt admitted to university officials that he played in a professional football game with Racine American Legion on December 4, 1921, while sought by major league baseball teams. He plans to enter major league baseball and, after next season, may pursue studies at the University of Pennsylvania Medical College.

South Bend Ind Johnny Mohardt Notre Dame University Mokardt Notre Dame Mohardt University of Pennsylvania, Medical College

Dundee Beats Joe Benjamin in 11 Round Madison Square Garden Bout

In New York Johnny Dundee edged Joe Benjamin of San Francisco in a 11 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Dundee led early and middle rounds with sharp lefts and rights while Benjamin rallied late, trading strong exchanges before Latzo and Palmer opened the show with Latzo winning the opening bout.

New York Johnny Dundee Joe Benjamin San Francisco Madison Square Garden Dundee Benjamin Dumdee Joe Pete Latzo Trenton Jack Palmer Philadelphia Latzo

Henry Ford Tops His Class in Amateurs

In Bow at the Commercial A C hall last night the St Josephs T A Society hosted about 30 amateur bouts. Final results list 112-pound Henry Ford of North Pad against Tommy Manning of South Boston, 118-pound Charley Costello of East Boston over John OBrien of South Boston, 126-pound Fred Timmons of East Boston defeating Frank Jentille of Revere, 135-pound Joe Mills of Dorchester over Vincent Sullivan of South Boston, and 147-pound Joe McDonough of South Arnold over William Sullivan of South Boston in six rounds.

Henry Ford Commercial A. C Bowdoin Square St. Joseph's T. A. Society North Pad Tommy Manning South Boston Charley Costello East Beston Oes John O'Brien

Andy Palmer Knocks Out Gans in Madison Square Garden

Tulsa middleweight Andy Palmer knocked out Italian Joe Gans in the second round at Madison Square Garden. Palmer landed a tight uppercut to the jaw for the knockout. In a second bout, New York bantamweight Sam Noble defeated Roy Moore of St Paul on a judges decision after eight rounds.

New York Andy Palmer Tulsa Okla Joe Gans

Trinity Defeats Tufts In Low-Scoring Basketball Game

In Hartford on February 3 Trinity beat Tufts 26 to 15. The scoring was dominated by two players Mahoney for Tufts and Canner for Trinity, who accounted for most points while most of the game featured only their baskets.

Hartford Conn Trinity Tufts Mahoney Canner

Norwood High Triumph Over Watertown High in Battery

At the Civic Club in Norwood the Norwood High School team defeated Watertown High 23 to 17. It was one of Rieterest basketball games seen in this city with Mosher for Watertown and Dover for Norwood standing out as the features.

Norwood Norwood High Watertown Mosher Dover

St. Nicholas and Quaker City Ice Tie in Philadelphia

The St. Nicholas team from New York and Quaker City tied 2-2 in an ice hockey match played in Philadelphia on February 3.

ST. Nicks Quaker City Philadelphia St. Nicholas New York Lis Quaker City

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