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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1922
Page
7
In the Mechanics Building last night Ed Lewis of the wrestling tourney defeated Dick Daviscourt of Wichita in one fall lasting 1 hour 15 minutes 27 seconds. Lewis finished with his famous head lock pinning Daviscourt for the decisive fall.
Manager Hugh Duffy plans to carry fourteen pitchers to Hot Springs for spring work and has now signed another hurler. If the new signee proves as strong as Duffy expects, Boston will gain a valuable asset to its pitching staff.
Chick Suggs the New England feather champion defeated Dutch Reagan of East Boston when the referee stopped the bout in the eighth round at the Carlyle A C Grand Opera House. Suggs dominated after a slow start and earned the victory in a scheduled ten rounder.
Harvard's 47 baseball candidates gathered at Harvard Union to hear Coach Jack Slattery and Captain Jocko Conlon discuss the 192 diamond situation. They will report for first ice at the cage today while infielders wait, with daily gym work at Hemenway Gymnasium to keep them in condition.
Davis court led early on but fell when Lewis applied three straight headlocks. Referee Kiloury signaled the win as Lewis outlasted the veteran. Londos defeated Polk in 55 minutes 27 seconds with a toe hold and head scissors. Belgian Laurent Gerstman proved resilient against Zbyszko in a 30 minute draw.
Kid Kaplan of Meriden Connecticut earned a technical decision over Dick Russell of Lynn after the second round at Lynn last night. Russell was knocked down in round one and later floored Kaplan, who opened a cut over Russell’s eye with an accidental butt. Referee Flanagan stopped the fight due to the wound.
Jack Delaney outpointed Louis Bogash in a 15 round bout in Bridgeport to win the middleweight championship of New England. Delaney took 10 rounds to Bogash's three with two even rounds.
Lorain Ohio report states Danny Frush of Cleveland defeated K. O. Circus of Pittsburgh by knockout in the ninth round of a scheduled ten round boxing match held tonight.
Ray Pryel and Jack Perry, both Pittsburgh youths, fought three slow rounds tonight with Pryel holding the slight edge.
Jay Lanahan and Sammy Goode battled to a rough 12 round draw in New York tonight. The bout featured even exchanges and sustained inside fighting as both fighters earned a share of the decision.
Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia defeated Freddie Reese of Brooklyn with a knockout in the fourth round in New York.
Joe Dundee of Baltimore defeats Tommy Cleary of Philadelphia by referee's decision in a 12 round boxing match held tonight in Baltimore.
Kid Harvey of Trenton defeated Lew Paluso of Salt Lake City in a one round windup at the Arena. The Western fighters displayed speed and cleverness but lacked a punch.
Philadelphia boxing match ends with Danny Kramer decisively defeating bantamweight rival Bob Burman in eight rounds. The southpaw victory settles who is the city’s top bantamweight for the moment.
Harrisburg reports Sergeant Ray Smith proved his superiority over Jim Montgomery of Ireland in a ten round boxing match held tonight.
Eugene Broeseau former Canadian middleweight champion stopped Steve Choynski of Buffalo in the opening round of a ten round bout in Montreal.
Charles W. Paddock, holder of the 100 yard sprint and other marks, practiced at the University of Southern California and signaled plans to race this season. Roy Grimes of the Chicago Cubs benefited from a Pasadena to San Diego trip that aided his position as first baseman.
Tom Whelan from Lywin way rose to first base with the Cubs after a standout drill but a sore throwing arm led to a trip to San Diego to visit the late buddy’s family. Grimes replaced him, Whelan lost his starter role, and he was soon sent to St Paul, now working in Lynn’s milk business while awaiting a Saints call next month.
Bobby Josephs of Boston took an early aggressive lead and dominated the 10 round bout against Harry Mitchell of Providence in New Bedford. The winner impressed officials and fans with sustained pressure from the opening bell.
West Roxbury High swept the Triangular meet at East Armory led by Barney McDermott winning the 1000-yard event by a wide gap over Trade’s Anderson. Seniors dominated sprints and distance races with multiple West Roxbury placers and Trade School in pursuit across 50-yard dashes, hurdles, and middle distances.
Private school hockey upset as Noble and Jreenough defeat Browne and Nichols 1 to 0 at Dexter Field. Browne and Nichols dominated the first period but Noble’s captain Newell held the Net, while Partridge scored in the second period. Conditions were poor and a replay at the Arena may be scheduled.
Providence February 13 Doctor Fred W Marvel Brown University athletic director says college heads bear responsibility for professionalism in intercollegiate sport He argues departments commercialize major sports to fund intramural programs and gymnasiums profits
Dr Marvel argues athletics are integral to college curriculum and universities must bear full responsibility including finances. He says current directors and managers force associations to raise money via gate receipts and that amateur games are kept professional and commercial by this system. He insists universities must finance to restore true amateurism.
Nearly 1000 horsemen are expected to attend a banquet at the Cop ley Plaza hotel to support harness racing in New England. Notables include Governor Cox Mayor Curley Rev Sherrod Soule W H Goucher Frank J L Muzzey and George F Leonard who will speak. Attendees include representatives from major fairs and racing associations across New England plus guests from New York and Delaware.
Yesterday Senator Henry Cabot Lodge sent a $15 check to the American Legion for its athletic fund. The money will support athletic events to be run off on Washington's Birthday at Mechanics Building.
Yale varsity hockey defeated St. Pauls School of Concord New Hampshire three to nothing on the school rink. St Pauls failed to attack near Yale goal while Yale pressed and created scoring chances. Masomiat made numerous clever stops.
William F. Baker filed formal charges of tampering with Philadelphia ball players against Charley Ebbets and Branch Rickey with John A. Heydler at the National League archives. The complaint, entered during a Waldorf Astoria schedule meeting, marks a decisive step in the ongoing controversy.
Yankees owner Baker accuses Brooklyn and Philadelphia clubs of tampering over Arthur Fletcher and Lee Meadows with Wilbert Robinson replying he sought permission from Irving Wilhelm. Robinson claims Fletcher contact occurred after consent. Baker vows to press meeting while Phillies president faces proxies in upcoming showdown.
Jack Mattes, just 18 from Scranton Pennsylvania, signed with the Braves after a season with Hamilton Ontario. The right handed pitcher has a fast ball and control, went seven wins two losses, and scouts say he is ready to enter the big leagues as a novice. Braves eye infield help as they weigh trades and monitor Pittsburg payrolls and Boston trade dynamics with the Dreyfus faction.
Brookline High defeated Somerville 2 to 9 at the Arena securing second place in the Interscholastic Hockey League. Somerville fought early but Brookline’s constant attacks wore them down. Somerville goalie Roberts starred, stopping many Brookline scores. Brookline’s Walsh Murray and Stover led the attack while Roberts Crandall and Jeremiah stood out for Somerville.
St Nicholas beat Pere Marquette 5 to 1 at the Arena. Buntin and Synnott scored for the winners as Holmes and Townsend shone in defense. Referee Lew Brown oversaw three 15 minute periods with a lively final frame.
Francis Ss. Appleby of New York defeated Edouard Roudil of Paris, former European champion, 30 to 177 in two innings in the International Amateur Balk Line Billiard Tournament held in Philadelphia Weather conditions not noted. Appleby made a high run of 7 while Roudil achieved 43.
Clarence C. Pell the amateur racquet champion of the United States and Canada defeated Hewitt Morgan of the New York Tennis and Racquet Club three games to two to retain his laurels at Tuxedo Park New York.
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